Do I really "need" a Southard?

[MacLaren]

The Positron has it also! Got the CF version couple days ago and that finish is amazing!
Joe

The Taichung mirrored stonewash is really something unique. Only seen on the Southard, Bowie, and Techno.

Correct. The Southard and Slyz family have the Stone Wash finish.
Extremely nice...

[murphjd25]

LMAO!!!!
I blame these shameless enablers all the time Josh!!!
You’re going to LOVE the knife!!
Joe

If there’s still a brown one in stock tomorrow I’m going to order it. You guys suck! (Someone please buy all of these before tomorrow!!) Dang my weakness.

Haha thanks Joe! It should be here probably Monday or Tuesday, if I get shipping notification today! Dang enablers.

[spy4life]

Mine is arriving tomorrow and can’t wait for it. I’ll be sharing my first impression tomorrow.

[MacLaren]

Mine is arriving tomorrow and can’t wait for it. I’ll be sharing my first impression tomorrow.

Good deal. You might need to take a little alcohol and wipe the Blade off. She'll really shine right up. Action might be just a bit stiff at first, but she'll settle in. Congratz again man. Looking forward to your 1st impressions.

[BHoward]

My first post here.
Originally the Southard was on my "to get list", however, the wife bought me a Nirvana from the SFO for Christmas, well I got it with my SFO military discount (thanks Sal). I also recently purchased the GB Advocate, so my folding money was all spent. Then I read this thread, and between everybody loving it and the sale at Blade HQ I had to get it.
WOW, this thing is flipping great, just a lovely knife. Thanks to all that posted, Blade HQ for the sale and Spyderco for the quality.

[MacLaren]

My first post here.
Originally the Southard was on my "to get list", however, the wife bought me a Nirvana from the SFO for Christmas, well I got it with my SFO military discount (thanks Sal). I also recently purchased the GB Advocate, so my folding money was all spent. Then I read this thread, and between everybody loving it and the sale at Blade HQ I had to get it.
WOW, this thing is flipping great, just a lovely knife. Thanks to all that posted, Blade HQ for the sale and Spyderco for the quality.

Lol, we take great pride in being the very best enablers that we can be.
Welcome to the Spydie forum BHoward!
And a huge congratz on all 3 Spydies. You certainly have the cream.of the crop!!!

[SF Native]

My first post here.
Originally the Southard was on my "to get list", however, the wife bought me a Nirvana from the SFO for Christmas, well I got it with my SFO military discount (thanks Sal). I also recently purchased the GB Advocate, so my folding money was all spent. Then I read this thread, and between everybody loving it and the sale at Blade HQ I had to get it.
WOW, this thing is flipping great, just a lovely knife. Thanks to all that posted, Blade HQ for the sale and Spyderco for the quality.

Welcome to the forum. Did you get the black or the brown?

[BHoward]

Brown,
I have more than the 3, I have

Manix 2 LW with CPM 110V
Sage 5
Dice
PM 2 with CPM 110V
Bradley 2
Chaperral Raffir Noble
Positron CF
Advocate TI
Southard brown
Nirvana
Military Fluted TI

And a few ZT's and 3 CRK's

Although, technically the Nirvana wont be mine til Christmas.
enabling is a perfect wording. :)

[MacLaren]

Very nice family of Spydies BHoward.

[Capt'n Boatsalot]

My back Southard arrived today. Action is as I remember. That is to say perfect...
One thing I noticed was that the black G10 is very smooth. Noticeably more so than I recall the brown Southard having. And also smoother than Golden's G10 on say my Cruwear PM2. Can anyone with a black Southard confirm that this is expected?
Thanks!
More thoughts to follow after I get reacquainted...

[MacLaren]

My back Southard arrived today. Action is as I remember. That is to say perfect...
One thing I noticed was that the black G10 is very smooth. Noticeably more so than I recall the brown Southard having. And also smoother than Golden's G10 on say my Cruwear PM2. Can anyone with a black Southard confirm that this is expected?
Thanks!
More thoughts to follow after I get reacquainted...

That's the way I remember my Black Southard.
Really wish I hadn't sold it off.
Will prolly have to get another :D

[BHoward]

Very nice family of Spydies BHoward.

Thank you. I still have a few on my buy list, GB1 and a SLYSZ Bowie that I cant find new anywhere.

[roger-roger]

To answer the question in the title of this thread--I'm not sure but I ordered one anyway. :confused: :spyder: > > > :spyder: :)

Haha, I know I don't actually need a Southard. Just like I don't actually need most of the other knives I've procured in the last few years. In fact, I just put the Sliverax back in my pocket after carrying a M2 LW & UKPK LW today and it feels so right that I'm questioning why I ordered the Southard. For me the Sliverax is that good.

My favorite knife in this class is the M2 LW. Have always been attracted to the Southard, and may keep it mostly as a hiking pack watch. If not I'll pass it on NIB to a more worthy owner.

[spy4life]

Mine is arriving tomorrow and can’t wait for it. I’ll be sharing my first impression tomorrow.

Good deal. You might need to take a little alcohol and wipe the Blade off. She'll really shine right up. Action might be just a bit stiff at first, but she'll settle in. Congratz again man. Looking forward to your 1st impressions.

You’re absolutely right that it needs a clean wipe to get rid of oils. Other than that everything seems to be perfect and better than expected in person. All the good things that everyone raves about this knife is true but if I nick pick about one thing then it would be color of the G10 which seem to be little lighter than I expected.

Overall, I’m glad that I got it and “it’s a gem” :)

[MacLaren]

Mine is arriving tomorrow and can’t wait for it. I’ll be sharing my first impression tomorrow.

Good deal. You might need to take a little alcohol and wipe the Blade off. She'll really shine right up. Action might be just a bit stiff at first, but she'll settle in. Congratz again man. Looking forward to your 1st impressions.

You’re absolutely right that it needs a clean wipe to get rid of oils. Other than that everything seems to be perfect and better than expected in person. All the good things that everyone raves about this knife is true but if I nick pick about one thing then it would be color of the G10 which seem to be little lighter than I expected.

Overall, I’m glad that I got it and “it’s a gem” :)

Awesome! Glad you like it.
And yes, the brown is much lighter than what you would think it would be. But, nice and grippy though imo.

[Dokute]

My back Southard arrived today. Action is as I remember. That is to say perfect...
One thing I noticed was that the black G10 is very smooth. Noticeably more so than I recall the brown Southard having. And also smoother than Golden's G10 on say my Cruwear PM2. Can anyone with a black Southard confirm that this is expected?
Thanks!
More thoughts to follow after I get reacquainted...

I can confirm the black handles are noticeably smoother than the brown. I got to handle both at the SFO and actually went with the brown at the last minute because of their greater "grippy-ness"s. Very nice knife and the flipper works great!

Enjoy!

[Capt'n Boatsalot]

That's the way I remember my Black Southard.
Really wish I hadn't sold it off.
Will prolly have to get another :D

I can confirm the black handles are noticeably smoother than the brown. I got to handle both at the SFO and actually went with the brown at the last minute because of their greater "grippy-ness"s. Very nice knife and the flipper works great!
Enjoy!

Thanks MacLaren and Dokute for confirming! I've been carrying the Southard all weekend, and I am not really sure why I got rid of my brown one in the first place. Must have been a brief lapse in judgment... :o

Nice knife that seems to lock into my hand really well, mostly due to the lock bar access cutout. Flipping action is solid, although not as snappy as my Mantra. But it fires reliably with either "light switch" or "push button" technique. I am happy that I got the black, if for no reason other than it is different than my previous Southard. I'm not going to get an aftermarket deep carry clip for this (ad I did previously) as when in hand the stock clip is barely noticeable. Both the grind and the black coating are flawless.

Overall, I am really really enjoying it. However, after a VERY expensive 2 weeks, I am going to turn it down for a few months. I have unsubscribed from the Deals thread to demonstrate my seriousness... :D

[MacLaren]

That's awesome Captn!!!
So glad you are enjoying. Man, they really do lock into the hand so very Well!
Lol, I hear ya on being $$$ though. I'm gonna have to quit looking at that thread myself!

[wheats]

Mine arrived today. To say blown away is an understatement. I've always thought the "if you could only keep 1" threads were a little silly, and they are, but I really think I could be happy with only a Southard and a dragonfly. Knocked the PITS down to #2 of my nicest knives.

[Sharp Guy]

Still waiting on mine....