Are there knives you ignore?

[Left Hand Path]

There are some knives I avoid for a reason, like too-high-price or a right-hand-only clip or some feature I don't like; but I know exactly what you mean about not ever getting around to checking out a knife that you might like, if given the chance.

For me, it would be the Ocelot, Manix, byrd Flight, & Lava. Those look like knives that would work for me, but I haven't got around to checking them out yet. Too many knives, too little time.

[WhiteWillie]

Of the handful of Spydies I have, I really like the leaf shape, flat ground Manixes and the Li'l Temp the best, followed by the Native III. I guess I eschew the serrated edge blade since, since I began my knife quest some 30 years ago, I've had only 3 serrated edge blades and two of them are with soldiers/marines in Iraq.

I also disdain blades coated with tactical spoooge that conceals a lack of decent blade finish and hides rust. Fortunately, Spyderco doesn't do much of that.

[Spydiman]

I avoid all non-Spyderco knives.

[LeeCQC]

:spyder: I avoid the smaller "gentleman" knives, I prefer knives suitable for MBC. If I can't fight with it I'm not interested in it. :o :spyder:

Surely you dont include the Lava in that! :p :spyder:

[yablanowitz]

That would be a tough question for me to answer honestly.
I would say I tend to ignore the stainless handle offerings...that I have a dozen of...
I tend to ignore fixed blades...but I ordered two Mules yesterday...
I tend to ignore framelocks...aside from my Spin...and half a dozen others from different makers...
I tend to ignore the H1 series...aside from my Pacific Salt...
I would be on firmer ground saying I tend to ignore the hawkbills. I have tried them in the past and found them nearly worthless for the things I do most. The Civilian has no appeal to me, since I carry knives as tools, not weapons. Aside from that, I can't say I really ignore anything.

[spydutch]

I avoid all plain edged or combo edged blades with less than 60% serrations because I don't like them

All fixed blades because I'm not allowed carry them over here and because of the reason above(with the exeption of the Temperance maybe but that knife is too big :D )

[Raqudu]

I would say that the handles cause me to ignore certain knives more than the blade shape or size. Black G-10, black FRN, and smooth stainless tend to pass under my radar, as do those with many holes, slots, or other pocket lint catchers. I also shy away from knives with an overly "tactical" look (camo or black blades).

That being said, a blackened S30V blade/black G-10 Yojimbo would grab my eye (and my wallet) in a heartbeat.

[A.P.F.]

Let's see...I find that knives that I take a pass on are 'gentleman' folders such as the Kiwi; blades that have a fancy flourish such as the Chinook, Persian, Captain and Kris; and knives that are small, such as the Spin, Cricket, et all. In addition, I will usually avoid serrations.

[GarageBoy]

Pride
Scorpius
Chinook
Yojimbo
Salsa
Integral Clip models

[Simple Man]

Even though I had a FRN Endura, I still ignored the SS Endura for years thinking it was too cheap and inferior to the other Spydies, that I had "moved on" from the work-a-day models by carrying a S30V Millie.

I was 2 1/2 years into EDCing the Millie when I got a SS E2 (AUS-6) as a present. It took all of 3 minutes to change my mind and start EDCing the E2. The SS E4 came out a bit after that so I moved back to my favorite steel, VG-10. Now I am anxiously waiting for the G-10 E4 for the G-10, VG-10, FFG, adjustability, and all the Endura qualities. The G-10 E4 will still have to prove itself, but on paper it looks like as close to perfect as anything out there.

[CombatGrappler]

I just don't get into stainless steel as a handle material, so I pretty much ignore those variations. I've got Delicas and Enduras, just not the stainless handled models.

I don't have much call for a fixed blade in my work or hobbies, so I spend my money on more folders.

Don't really like hawkbills too much...same thing as fixed blades, just don't have much call for them.

I force myself to ignore the Kiwi, otherwise I would go broke buying all the variations.

I'm going to buy an Assist to put in my car someday, other than that I ignore the Rescue style knives.

Lastly, I ignore the non-locking Spydies.

[tap]

Ignore/avoid. Anything without at least a few teeth. Anything with metal handles and most pinned handles. Anything that can't be Spyder Dropped. Anything where I am expected to hold onto the bottom of the blade (via a finger choil). Anything with flared corners on the handles. They have to be able to ride deep in the pocket or be pulled out without hang-ups. Keep em light. Remember "HSLD". :cool:

[Agent Starling]

That being said, a blackened S30V blade/black G-10 Yojimbo would grab my eye (and my wallet) in a heartbeat.

I'd love one of those...with pink G10 scales! :eek: :spyder:

Agent Starling

[Agent Starling]

I, also, tend to put a mental filter on knives that weeds out a few before I even give them half a chance.

That's it for me as well...a mental filter, call it cutting down the territory to a manageable size, if you will... :rolleyes:

I like reading how many who've posted have these very specific, detailed characteristics--with dimensions!--of what they do or do not like in a knife...puts an interesting perspective on things... :)

...after I wrote this thread I thought that by seeing what others ignore...maybe it'll introduce some of us to knives we've never thought we'd look into in a million years...I know it has me...it's kind of like a game! :D

Agent Starling

[dskmanch]

as much as i like :spyder: (and i do :) ), there are some knives in the range that i just have no interest in owning. and it's not because they're *bad* knives, because i don't think spyderco makes anything that's not *good* (talking about materials and quality of production).

there's no rule to it though - if i like the look of a knife, then i'd like it in my collection. if i don't like the look of it, no matter how good it is, i don't *want* it.

most of my collection is *never* used. i just take them out from time to time to play with. i have the UKPK for an EDC.

i think i have all the knives that i want (OK there are a few i'd like - like the original R SE to go with the PE i have), but i can live without them. these last few are now prohibitively expensive. i've built up my collection slowly over the last 15 years or so.

the last new additions i got were when the UKPK came out. most of the new range just don't *do it* for me (although i have not seen the 2008 range) - not like the older models, and i'm not sure why.

but i am very happy with my collection (although it pales when compared to those of many on here :) ).

[Mr Blonde]

These days I generally ignore hawkbills, pure MBC designs and blades longer than 3 inches.



Wouter

[D-Roc]

I have been in the military for a while and prefer the professional models like the Police, Military and the Endura. I also like some of the bigger models like the Manix, ATR, and the Chinook ( the Chinook which I do not own). I don't ignore everything else, but I don't linger on them either...

[J.B]

I´m allergic to designs without kick/choil/too less guard function for my taste like Viele II, Walker, Terzuola, Lum Chinese, Centofante, Jess Horn, Goddard, Volpe, Tenacious. My fingers are too precious to risk them for a tad longer cutting edge or a perhaps cleaner look.

JB

[dete]

I must admit I haven't been paying much attention to rescue knives
but now I think they are very underrated and good :D

[swingshot]

Can this be extended to knives we own but are unhappy with?


The Volpe drives me nuts: The handle is a little on the uncomfortable/slender side and the lack of jimping on the framelock makes it a pain to close.


...the problem however is that the blade itself is just plain perfect.