Advise on new Spyderco, please.

[jmfwsu]

Hi,

I recently got an Endura 4 and am very impressed with Spyderco design and quality. For my next two spydercos I'm thinking about the blue 93mm rescue and the yellow plain edge Tasman.

Is the 93mm rescue considered to be a strong knife--I heard that it wasn't "MBC" rated and not as strong as others. Also, do you find its unique blade style useful?

Would the Tasman be too small for someone with extra large hands? It looks awesome, but I don't know if it would be too small.

Any pics would be appreciated!

Thanks for the help!

Jason

[kbuzbee]

Hi Jason, I can't comment on the Rescue. I think your assement is correct, it's isn't MBC but pretty much all Spydercos are solid knives. Just some more than others. It's intent is seatbelts and such though I'm sure many here expand on that.

As to the Tasman, I also have hands that are on the large size (they are proportional and I'm 6'6" and let's say 330# :D ) The Tasman fits my hand just fine. Not the most incredible fitting knife I own, the top three being Lil'T, Mini Manix and Chinook II but for a smallish FRN knife it fits quite nicely.

Regards,

Ken

[Zac]

Jason;

The Rescue is FRN as I am sure you know...FRN has usually scored medium to heavy duty lock strength. MBC constitutes very heavy duty lock strength. This rating reflects a ridiculously strong lock in which almost every MBC knife has dual steel liners over G10, both exceptionally strong materials. The 93mm's primary usage is seat belts; and although it will do a number on ropes, the Atlantic Salt does this job better and doesn't run the risk of rusting. The main advantage of this blunted blade style is you do not risk the chance of puncturing yourself or others when making close, controlled cuts. If you are cost oriented, the Byrd Pelican is close to this.

The Tasman is owned by a large variety of people. I have small hands and I find it quite comfortable. One of my good buddies has one in yellow and he has much larger hands and has no complaints. The ergos are well designed for different people...I would however, highly, recommend getting in serrated edge. :)

[eastr]

go for somthing with g-10 handles caly3 manix mini manix i've got them and there great for a buget go for the byrd cara cara or meadowlark in g-10 unless weight is an issue than stay in the frn class. :spyder: rocks :cool:

[JD Spydo]

Hi,

I recently got an Endura 4 and am very impressed with Spyderco design and quality. For my next two spydercos I'm thinking about the blue 93mm rescue and the yellow plain edge Tasman.

Thanks for the help!

Jason

Jason if you really and truly want a Rescue model that is MBC rated then you need to get one or both of the stainless handled Rescue models 45 & 14. Ask any of the guys here in the "know" ~~ those stainless Rescue models are built like a highrise building. You could drop one of them out of an airplane and it would probably still be functional.

The Tasman is a great little Hawkbill I carry a yellow handled one from time to time but if you want a quality Hawkbill of that size I would opt for a G-10 handled Harpy which is what I carry daily or get out your wallet and get a Carbon Fiber handled Harpy. You just can't go wrong with either one. Now they don't make the G-10 Harpy any longer so you will have to do some searching or keep your eyes out on Ebay or other secondary sources. They can be found but you do have to look hard. I can't figure for the life of me why the G-10 Harpy didn't explode in popularity. Since I've had mine I won't even use the stainless one anymore. And the stainless Harpy ain't a bad knife at all.

Now with the Endura. If you are going to work around a corrosive, rough-house environment or going to be on a ship at sea I would recommend the Endura. But if you are not I would go with the Military or Manix model all the way. You will spend a few extra pennies on my recommendations but be assured it will pay off tremendously in the long run. Good LUCK Let us know how it works out :)