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I have to send my meerkat back to spyderco because of the blade play. That means that I need another small spydie for work. :-) I decided I would follow in the footsteps of vampyrewolf and buy a serrated cricket. I will be testing it at work today and will post my own review. It has a perfect lockup and an extremely sharp little blade. I'm up to 5 spydies plus the santoku and ss dragonfly I bough my parents.

I'll give you a tip for boxes... use the last large serration and pull using the tip(front 1/4-1/2&quot<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>. it will stand up very well...

I go through most boxes(even the double wall ones) with one pass. the rear serrations work well for starting the cuts.

Nice Purchase, I'm sure it will do everything you want it to and more.

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

If only the Cricket came with a titanium liner and G-10 scales, then it would be true knife zen...i guess i shall have to settle for an almite version.

I love htis little knife. The lock is flawless and the blade is incredibly sharp. The tip is perfect for opening things, especially boxes.

not supposed to be say this, but the cricket comes apart easy.

it takes me about 15-20 minutes to field strip and clean it, then put it back together. I carry a phillips to tighten the screws when I'm at work.

I've had it since march, cleaning it about every week or so. I haven't noticed any difference in operation, if anything it's gotten smoother.

Keep in mind though that any damage caused by dissassembly is not covered by the warenty. Any damage I cause will have to be covered by my wallet. The spydie-anatomy section (book and site) shows how they go together if you get stuck.

I simply use a weapons lube to oil the pivot when I'm putting it back together, mineral oil on each and every part as I clean it. a white eraser cleans out any small rust you may encounter(as I found b/w the liner and backspacer) about 2 months ago.

have fun, curiosity is a great thing to have.

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

I just saw the Marauder at a car show this weekend. Do you have one or want one?

Dav

I know that I will eventually end up with a Cricket as it's inevitable, just a matter of time. The only question is whether I should hold out for an Almite one or perhaps one in Aluminum, or just buy the one in FRN. It had never occurred to me to even consider a serrated one...interesting thought.

So, what is the verdict? Do most of you prefer a plain edge or serrated blade for your Crickets?

Jeff/1911.

only one way to go with this workhorse...
serrated... I love mine, serrated/tufram. The weight isn't even noticable but it's solid as ****.

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

FRN PE, as my EDC. I love it, only complaint is that the pivot slackens up after hard use (hard by cricket standards, my rescue would handle it fine!). This is easily resolved with a Phillips screwdriver. Could there be a problem with the pivot?

I carry an Almite Plain Cricket with me every day. Perfect knife! Highly reconmended!

I have a serrated almite and a serated pink one in a drawer to give to my future kids... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>


Ted

I recently bought two serrated Crickets, One for myself and one for my wife. They are very cool little knives. They are some of the best box and letter openers that I have seen. I love the fact that when closed they have such a cute appearance to non-knife users, but as soon as they see that serrated blade they sort of step back and go Wow! Sort of like a little hamster with big fangs.

Rick

"HAMSTER WITH BIG FANGS" I love that! As I do the cricket-have both serrated and plain.

Dear Marauder2002 ;
As theginsu stated :
"HAMSTER WITH BIG FANGS !" , I love ( and
respect ) my diminutive "Cricket" C 29BK
Also the fact that a serrated edge, when "stretched out" proves to have a
longer cutting edge, as opposed to the
straight edge makes it the obvious choice
for "pick up and go". Hope you enjoy yours
as much as I use mine ( even sleep with
it clipped to my undies )!!

Sincerely,

A.E.T.

I have to say this little knife makes little pieces of cardboard out of boxes very fast. It goes through cardboard as fast as my military. I seem to carry those two knives together. Cricket for small to medium tasks and my millie for anything that needs to be cut up whether it be a sandwhich or a piece of rope.

I have to say this little knife makes little pieces of cardboard out of boxes very fast. It goes through cardboard as fast as my military. I seem to carry those two knives together. Cricket for small to medium tasks and my millie for anything that needs to be cut up whether it be a sandwhich or a piece of rope.

Hey, cool; I do that too, but with a G-10 Police instead, for use around sheeple. I too wish there were a G-10 Cricket.

Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

I have several crickets:
1. pink
2. zytel palin ans serrated
2. carbon fibers
3. alimite
I too would buy several g-10 Crickets.
How about it Sal. rr

I have been thinking about a Cricket for a long time. Right now though my money is going to a Matriarch and Military. If a G10 Cricket came out I would get that to go with my Military. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I want the S Meerkat which will probably be available next year. Seems the Meerkat could be a Spyderco nightmare. A super hit design with a minor (blade play) production flaw that may swamp the warranty dept. I still want one.