Spyderco Adventure Knife

[SpyderEdgeForever]

I understand that each Spyderco knife has certain areas where its use is stronger or weaker, and there is no "universal knife" so far. But, out of all of the Spyderco knives that exist, both past-discontinued and currently-manufactured, which would you all pick for a "General Purpose Adventure Knife", ie, a Spyderco knife that would be fit for hard-use global adventuring, including land, sea, air, desert, and arctic survival uses? Would it be one of the Enduras or one of the fixed-blades or another?

I have a second part to this question:

Obviously, there are thousands of times every day when people use Spyderco knives for general/everday purposes, such as opening mail, cutting string and cord, preparing meat and food, etc. And we have read posts on here where people used Spyderco knives to help them out of extraordinary situations. My question: Do you all think there are many "unrecorded adventures" people have, in which a Spyderco knife has been used to get someone out of a tight, possibly life-threatening situation, that we may never hear of on this world? Example: Right this moment someone in the jungle using a Spyderco knife to cut themself out of a downed plane's webbing, and things like that?

One that stuck with me, that was written in a knife magazine: A couple was walking home from a store in a dark area, and were followed by a possible armed attacker. The husband pulled out a Tasman Salt, and openly showed the blade; the shiny H1 steel blade glinted in the lamplight, and the man vocally mentioned how the Hawkbill serrated blade could easilly slice through flesh..and the potential attacker quickly went the other way!

It would be cool if someone could compose a booklet that has nothing but recorded situations where a Spyderco knife was used to save lives.

[SpyderEdgeForever]

Thank you, Trout. That is exactly what I was wondering, things along those lines. I remember reading an article about a man who used a locking folder to cut someone out of a burning car; if he had not been there at that time with that knife, the occupant of the car would have died.

[Doc Dan]

The Bushcraft is a good choice, but I might be more inclined towards a Bill Moran. This knife tested well with our military, according to Sal. Another choice might be the Enuff (you can beat this one to death). The problem is that most people pack too much knife. Unless you plan on stalking sentries or fighting with it, a smaller, lighter knife will do most tasks better and be easier to carry.

If I were going for a folder I would be inclined toward the Delica as a first choice. The second choice would be the Junior (all around blade shape) or the Superleaf.

You need a task knife not a run through the jungle and kill 'em all knife, so to speak (at least this is what I think based on my experience).

[3rdGenRigger]

Of my whole collection if I had to take only one as a survival knife it would be my Serrata. The Bushcraft would also be a key contender but I don't own one. I can't picture myself only having to rely on only one knife in any situation though because I have more than enough to accommodate me in any situation that arises...

[HarleyXJGuy]

Hmm for an world adventuring knife you would need something with I believe a blade about 2.5 inches long and not a lock blade? Hard to get much adventure work out of something so small but on the bright side no jail time.

As far as the untold stories of Spyderco rescue. Well we have about 7 billion people in the world and however many knives Sal and his crew has made. So I have to imagine there are some stories we will never here in that regard.

Feeling devil's advocate today. :)

Good question though and in it's spirit I pick the Millie.

[endgame]

I allways carry two.first for the folder manix 2 full spyderedge.this knife can cut threw anything fast without getting dull for a long time.my all time favorite perfect edc ith the m2.for my other knife its a fixed blade the street beat all around perfection to me.nice slicer and perfect for the fine cutting.I just love the handle sheath fit and finish.vg10 I get that screaMing sharp.so for protection street beat in right hand m2 spyderedge left hand.you better have a gun to get to me thats all I have to say

[Divo]

I understand that each Spyderco knife has certain areas where its use is stronger or weaker, and there is no "universal knife" so far. But, out of all of the Spyderco knives that exist, both past-discontinued and currently-manufactured, which would you all pick for a "General Purpose Adventure Knife", ie, a Spyderco knife that would be fit for hard-use global adventuring, including land, sea, air, desert, and arctic survival uses? Would it be one of the Enduras or one of the fixed-blades or another?
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Have you planned a trip around the world? :D
You want a knife that performs in any condition well.
OK stop searching, it doesn exist.

The best knife for survival and hard use would be:
A fixed knife with high carbon steel. Full tang. Con of high carbon steel is that it will be vulnerable for rust. But for hard use you need a tuff steel. Something that doesnt chip neither is brittle and can be sharpen in the field. The size needs to be that big that the knife is capable to do some tasks like splitting wood, and small enough to prepare food and other more delicate tasks.

Spyderco is good in edc knives but such a knife as describe here above I would search elsewhere.
An Esee 6 would be a nice starting point.

However to survive in a jungle youre better of with a jungleknive and at sea you maybe want some corrosion protection.

The thought to think like: I buy eg. an Endura and im covered for all world conditions is pretty odd.
The thought to take your Esee 6 with you every time you walk out the door is even more odd.

Your description of situations is much to wide.
When you go on an expedition you prepare yourself and can make choices related to the expected situation.
When you are the surviver of a plane crash and stuck on a remote Island you will be happy with every knife you have with you.
But maybe then instead of your gentlemans knive you wish that you had chosen for a larger Cold Steel, simple steel and solid lock. Or you wish that you had a very small knife with you to do a little surgery on yourself because the situation requires that . . .
And so this post can be almost endless going on . . .

[Divo]

I have a second part to this question:

Obviously, there are thousands of times every day when people use Spyderco knives for general/everday purposes, such as opening mail, cutting string and cord, preparing meat and food, etc. And we have read posts on here where people used Spyderco knives to help them out of extraordinary situations. My question: Do you all think there are many "unrecorded adventures" people have, in which a Spyderco knife has been used to get someone out of a tight, possibly life-threatening situation, that we may never hear of on this world? Example: Right this moment someone in the jungle using a Spyderco knife to cut themself out of a downed plane's webbing, and things like that?

One that stuck with me, that was written in a knife magazine: A couple was walking home from a store in a dark area, and were followed by a possible armed attacker. The husband pulled out a Tasman Salt, and openly showed the blade; the shiny H1 steel blade glinted in the lamplight, and the man vocally mentioned how the Hawkbill serrated blade could easilly slice through flesh..and the potential attacker quickly went the other way!

It would be cool if someone could compose a booklet that has nothing but recorded situations where a Spyderco knife was used to save lives.

You can imagine that a person that has a gun that try to rob you only robs you, but when you pull your knife he blows your head off.
You also can imagine that people feel threatened when they think others follow them, but they simply walk only in the same direction.
Or they seem to follow you and you are scared but at the end they are only asking the road . . . :D

Often stories are overdone. A booklet that describes how lives are saved with people carrying knives. How are you going to verify these stories? When you really want to do something to level up your safety, you best do a course in conflict management instead of buying a knife. Avoiding conflicts is Always the best solution. The first line in self-defence.

[Surfingringo]

I understand that each Spyderco knife has certain areas where its use is stronger or weaker, and there is no "universal knife" so far. But, out of all of the Spyderco knives that exist, both past-discontinued and currently-manufactured, which would you all pick for a "General Purpose Adventure Knife", ie, a Spyderco knife that would be fit for hard-use global adventuring, including land, sea, air, desert, and arctic survival uses? Would it be one of the Enduras or one of the fixed-blades or another?
.

Have you planned a trip around the world? :D
You want a knife that performs in any condition well.
OK stop searching, it doesn exist.

The best knife for survival and hard use would be:
A fixed knife with high carbon steel. Full tang. Con of high carbon steel is that it will be vulnerable for rust. But for hard use you need a tuff steel. Something that doesnt chip neither is brittle and can be sharpen in the field. The size needs to be that big that the knife is capable to do some tasks like splitting wood, and small enough to prepare food and other more delicate tasks.

Spyderco is good in edc knives but such a knife as describe here above I would search elsewhere.
An Esee 6 would be a nice starting point.

However to survive in a jungle youre better of with a jungleknive and at sea you maybe want some corrosion protection.

The thought to think like: I buy eg. an Endura and im covered for all world conditions is pretty odd.
The thought to take your Esee 6 with you every time you walk out the door is even more odd.

Your description of situations is much to wide.
When you go on an expedition you prepare yourself and can make choices related to the expected situation.
When you are the surviver of a plane crash and stuck on a remote Island you will be happy with every knife you have with you.
But maybe then instead of your gentlemans knive you wish that you had chosen for a larger Cold Steel, simple steel and solid lock. Or you wish that you had a very small knife with you to do a little surgery on yourself because the situation requires that . . .
And so this post can be almost endless going on . . .

Actually, H1 offers a pretty good balance of toughness and corrosion resistance.

[Doc Dan]

Not to belabor the point, but 'adventuring' is not the same as camping. You simply are not going to enjoy, nor use effectively, a 6 inch bladed knife on your hip or in your gear. It is worth noting that our military was looking for a light weight knife like the Moran for survival and it tested well. Also, the Enuff is similar to the Esee Izula, which was made for survival and to be used hard. The difference is that it has a better handle and is stainless. Now, I have lived in Eskimo villages, lived above and below the arctic circle, lived in the wilds of Alaska and the Yukon for a month at a time in winter and summer, many times over a few years. I have hunted and fished from Florida to the Bering Sea. I carried a folding knife and a 4 inch bladed fixed blade. These did all I ever needed. I have, and do, lived in other countries and I have yet to ever need one of my very large knives I acquired in my youth. I agree with Surfgringo that H1 is a good choice as far as steel for corrosion resistance and the Enuff comes in that steel, but it is not an all around knife in that it is a sheepfoot. Therefore, the VG10 is a great choice, easy to sharpen when not around home, and is properly stainless. 4 inches of blade, or less are perfect for a fixed blade, and a folder would do nicely.
I hope you do get to go adventuring. You will remember it always.

[zhyla]

I dunno, some short machete but heavy machete will probably get you thru more things than a knife. I've got a cane machete that fits the bill. Works as a spatula too.

[elena86]

Spyderco Rock Salt ! Helas, is discontinued !.I only wish they released more H1 fixed blades...For a folder, try a Pacific Salt serrated moded " a la Surfgringo ".

[Divo]

Not to belabor the point, but 'adventuring' is not the same as camping. You simply are not going to enjoy, nor use effectively, a 6 inch bladed knife on your hip or in your gear.

I lay the stress on >
knife that would be fit for hard-use global adventuring

We go out from the situation that its your only knife.
One knife to choose that will work in as many conditions as you can imagine.

Nice to bring in H1 steel but there is not a hard user knife available with that steel currently
(yesterday I dived up the topic about Salt ideas, just for this reason)

Further I doubt it will perform overall better than a high carbon steel for the purpose here mentioned.

[Holland]

I think the M2 LW s110v would be a solid choice

[clovisc]

I have had many adventures, and would strongly recommend a good fixed blade if there can only be one knife involved (not likely!).

I can tell you from experience that if sea is involved, the knife would have to be a salt. I very highly recommend the mighty Rock Salt, if you can find one. A serrated Pacific is a fantastic choice for an adventure folder; SE H1 holds an edge for an improbably long time, and work hardens the more you beat it up.

Without sea, the Manix XL is my leading choice in an "all around" folder. The military is also an excellent choice.