Least Favorite Spydie?

[Spygineer]

Do you guys have a least favorite spydie? Not trying to be blasphemous - just plain curious. Plus I believe there is a lot of market research value for asking such a question.

OK, so here is mine…OCELOT. No reason other than I’m not feeling the handle design. (pls. easy on the hate mail :D !)

[The Mastiff]

I've never seen anything I hated from Spyderco and I remember back to almost the beginning, when the worker first began getting publicity. I typically don't carry anything that is too small and slippery and sharp for easy carry in my not real dexterous hand. I tend to cut myself on the spin if not carefull, though I really like mine. It's not the knifes fault, just me. Joe

[yablanowitz]

I have a great many least favorite Spydies, and they all have stainless steel handles :D

It isn't the fault of the designs, I just don't like metal handles. Having tried fifty or so, I have concluded that I never will.

[markg]

For me it was the FRN Dyad Jr.

Just did not work for me.

[bigkahunasix]

Have to agree with Yablonowitz. SS handles just do not work for me, at all.

Bigk6

[KaliGman]

Kumo. I really thought I would love the knife, especially with the similarity to the wrapping of a Japanese katana, which really works well for me. With the resin on the cord, however, it feels like a plasticy piece of crap in my hand. It just sits in its box in the safe.

[jaislandboy]

Mostly out of fear of getting cut and not knowing how to "use it" properly, I guess i'll nominate the Karambit.... it just sits in my Spyderpac, out of harms way... :eek:

[Bolster]

I agree, Spygineer, it's a good marketing question. I'll admit I avoid the "big handle small blade" knives (making an exception for the Yojimbo). And I usually don't buy FRN either (making an exception for the Caly Jr.). I'm not defending my choices because they're not particularly logical. De Gustibus Non Est Disputandum--there's no disputing of taste.

[severedthumbs]

military is one of my least favorite.

[The Deacon]

D'Alton Holder Toad. Possibly the most lefty hostile knife Spyderco ever produced. On top of that, even if there had been a dedicated LH version made, the short, thick blade, poor ergonomics and lack of a lanyard hole make it a model I'd never carry.

[lycanthought]

civillian. 'nuff said.

[severedthumbs]

civillian. 'nuff said.

good one.

[Simple Man]

Of the ones I've had and carried,

(hang on while I put my Nomex on)

Sorry guys, but it has to be the Caly Jr.

The point on the top of the blade makes it uncomfortable to reach past in my pocket, the clip would pull the blade off center, and it is a bit small for my hand. I end up cutting myself on too small knives. It is an incredible slicer however.

[catamount]

My least favorite :spyder: is one that doesn't have a lefty friendly lock and/or ambi clip; especially when it's a design I really like otherwise.

[bluemist]

I'm going to go off the ones I own.. for me my least favorite is my FRN Endura 3, the one made before they had liners, the lock is weak.. but I LOVE THE BLADE DESIGN AND ERGOS.. so I'm just holding out for an E4 ZDP

[Blades]

I have never liked the Navigator. I have had 2 or 3 over the years, tried them, but either sold them or traded them off. I just don't care for it.
I think I am the only person in the world who doesn't like it. :)



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[KaliGman]

Mostly out of fear of getting cut and not knowing how to "use it" properly, I guess i'll nominate the Karambit.... it just sits in my Spyderpac, out of harms way... :eek:

I have noticed a small trend on the forum in regard to people being a little leery of or having been cut by their karambits. Due to questions from students in my Kali class and other individuals, I am thinking of posting something on my website in regards to using a karambit. There will be somewhere between 2 to 4 short QuickTime videos on the subject, as well as a write-up. It will probably take me around 3 to 4 weeks to film this, write it up, edit everything and get it up on the web, due to my other commitments. If anyone is interested, once I have it completed, I could post a new "Karambit" thread with a link to my site (so I am killing my bandwidth and not Sal's :D ). Let me know if anyone thinks this would be worthwhile or helpful. If no one is interested I'll put it on "the back burner" and work on some other projects I have in the works.

[Hannibal Lecter]

My Dear Friends,

Honestly, of all of the Spyderco knives I have handled, the stainless Native is my least favorite. I can't explain precisely why - I have several stainless-handled knives, so I doubt that is the issue. There is just something about how it fits in my hand, I suppose.

The FRN versions are fine, BTW. :D

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Hannibal

[Harry White]

I'd have to say the Karambit. I don't own one but I have handled one. Frankly, it scares the heck out of me. I KNOW I would get seriously injured if I owned one. This is not a criticism of its functionality. To me, its more intimidating than a Civilian or Matriarch. :eek:

[Fred Sanford]

For me it would have to be the Spyker. I just don't like the huge wording on the blade, the blade shape, or the silver G10 on the handle.

If I had it my way I would own every Spydie ever made but not the Spyker. :)