Pro-Grip Opinions...

[Hotpockets]

I really love my mouse(mice; I have 3 of them!), but sometimes wished that it was just a little bigger. Then I handled a SS pro-grip and this really looked and felt to me like a bigger mouse. I bought it and am very happy with it. Just ordered 2 more since they are discontinued for 2004. I would probably overlooked this model if I hadn't handled it. So now mousy has a big brother, and all is well. But what do you folks think of the pro-grip(SS or FRN)? I don't see this knife discussed much and would love to hear other opinions.

[dynaryder]

Welcome to the forum.

I like the Pro-Grips,but don't usually carry them because of the clip. The rubber on the outside is great for grip,but the rubber on the inside makes it too hard to pull out of my pocket. I also tend to go more for blades w/finer tips. Otherwise,they're nice knives.

[chux]

Welcome to the forum.

When i was choosing my first <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I decided that the SS Pro-grip was for me. Unfortunately the dealer didn't have one so I got a Native (which is my current fave). I got an FRN Pro-grip shortly after and quite like it but it is used as a bit of a beater. The steel is good (8A) as it takes and holds a good edge but I'm not a fan of CE.

My main problem is with the clip, integral FRN clips don't agree with me. The Kraton pad underneath it provides good grip but perhaps a little too much for my liking.

The Kraton in the handle feels good and grippy and the handle is a comfortable size and shape.

I'm afraid I haven't handled the SS version. From what I know of it I think it would be a great little knife to use. The clip is a great improvement over the FRN one and the blade steel is great (ATS-55). If a PE version presented itself I would be a very happy chap.

"Better gear than good sense a traveller cannot carry."

[joe58]

I've been carrying a ss pe Pro-Grip now for quite awhile and it is my favorite model along with the old Hunter version that I carry too.

As mentioned by the others, I don't care for the Kraton insert on the clip either so I switched that out with a regular one. Problem solved.

I recently sent one of my Pro-Grips off to Ron in South Carolina and he replaced the Kraton insert on the handle with a CF insert which came out nice....I like it and recommend him...he does other Spyderco mods as well if you're interested.

I was disapponted the model was discontinued so I've been stocking up on them as well so I have enough to last. Maybe the will be back sometime in the future. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Joe

[Ted]

Hi Hotpockets, welcome!

My Pro-Grip (SS+kraton) and Mouse are in the mail as we speak. I already have an FRN (PE), and an 'Ironstone Hunter' (CE), which is an SS Pro-Grip without the kraton insert, or a C03 Hunter with a pro-grip blade.

They're great knives!

Ted


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[DAYWALKER]

Aloha and welcome!

I loved the frn version...went through **** and backextremely durable knife, but I'd have liked it more so if the tip was a bit thinner. All in all, a winner!

God will put you over...if you let Him! Mark 11:23!

[Shiden]

Welcome to the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Forum, Hotpockets.

Shiden


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[chux]

Hotpockets: IIRC the Spur is due to be released on a sprint run later this year with a VG-10 blade. It may be to your taste as it is a smaller version of the Pro-grip. I think Ted (post above) has a pic on his web site.

"Better gear than good sense a traveller cannot carry."

[Hotpockets]

Thank you all for your fine welcome and opinions! Joe58-Glad someone else is as fond of this model as I am. I was thinking of trying to mod the handle myself with G-10. I might contact Ron if your could post or send me his e-mail. Ted- I'm sure you'll love the mouse & pro-grip; both great knives. Great site, by the way. CHUX-I've always liked the spur! I'll keep an eye out for it's release.

[Shards of Narsil]

Hi and Welcome Hotpockets <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

I just got my PE Pro-Grip too. It looks to become my favourite EDC. Will keep my eyes peeled for the Spur too.

Shards

[joe58]

Hotpockets -

Ron posts here as well...SC Rebel...something like that I think...anyways, his email would be sc_rebel1857@yahoo.com.

I'm looking forward to the Spur run also. I'm hoping they offer a PE version too besides just the combo edge.

take care...Joe

[Shards of Narsil]

chux,

There seems to be a Pro-Grip SS in PlainEdge over here! VG-10 though... <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

http://www.1sks.com/store/spyderco-pro- ... ndles.html