My first Spydie

[Spyderguyl]

Well after much thought and deliberation, I decided on the Salt I for my first Spyderco knife. I've had the knife for about 2 weeks now and love it. I removed the clip and am carrying it around in my purse. I've not found many opportunities to use it yet, but the few times I have, it's been fun! :p I've practiced opening and closing it with one hand, and trying to look cool in the process...guess that take practice :D

Thanks for the suggestions and comments in my previous post. I think I'd like to get a dragonfly next :)

[ClockWork]

Nice!!!

Please tell us you got the Yellow!

-0Clock

[Agent Starling]

Cool! Good choice for a first knife!

Agent Starling

[Spyderguyl]

I did get the yellow! Maybe I'm showing my 'greenness' here but I didn't know there were other colors :) I thought that perhaps the yellow color (think happy/cheery) might lessen the shock my family members would show when I pull out this (for me) rather large knife. :p

[amen74]

Congrats on your first Spydie Spyderguyl!

Good choice on the non-knife-person friendly color. :)

[Doc Pyres]

Good choice, Spyderguyl :D

Another friendly choice for a future Spydie might be a white or pink Delica 4. :)

[ozspyder]

I abuse my Salt I, and I love it ! My Salt I loves it as well, it just begs to be abused, and yet it comes back for more and more ! The H1 steel is amazing and can take anything.

[MANIXWORLD]

CONGRATS! another question'plain or serrated?'good choice on the yellow.either way plain or serrated,they are GREAT! No maintenance except for keeping that Salt razorsharp.

[mrappraisit]

Congrats Spyderguyl! Always glad to see one more person who values these great toools. Now that you've been bitten it's all over! :D

[spydutch]

Good choice :cool: It was my first Spydie as well

[Spyderguyl]

CONGRATS! another question'plain or serrated?'good choice on the yellow.either way plain or serrated,they are GREAT! No maintenance except for keeping that Salt razorsharp.

Serrated......

I like the way the serrated looks :D ....what are your suggestions for keeping it sharp and how do you know when it's that time.....experience? you just know?

[Simple Man]

The 204 Sharpmaker and it's accompanying DVD is the best tool for finishing an edge, reprofiling takes something more aggressive, but you shouldn't have to worry about that.

As far as to when to sharpen. The short answer - When you feel it is not cutting as well as you think it should.

The long answer - this may not be the place to ask, as most of us feel the need way before it is actually "dull". But, the longer you let it go, the harder it is to bring back, but still no problem with the 204.

[MANIXWORLD]

Serrated......

I like the way the serrated looks :D ....what are your suggestions for keeping it sharp and how do you know when it's that time.....experience? you just know?

First off,it will stay sharper much longer than a plainedge Salt.
i usually test my serrated Salt1 on some plastic clingwrap for sharpness. if the teeth snag,in between serrations on the plastic wrap a bit,sharpening is in order.
there are serrated blade pocket sharpeners,that are made for Spyderco serrations that work well,BUT investing in a Spyderco sharpmaker system is your BEST bet. Enjoi your knife,it makes life that much easier.

[Fred Sanford]

Good choice for a first knife. I agree with some of the other folks here about the Delica 4. If you like the Salt 1 you would really like the D4. The Dragonfly is really nice too.

Welcome to the forum. Nice start.

[ClockWork]

Yellow blades pwns yo momma!!!

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[araneae]

Welcome. You need a sharpmaker to maintain the serrated edge properly. A dragonfly would be a nice second spydie for you and is a bit smaller and less threatening to the NKPs (non-knife people). Its one of my favorites. :)

[g.vantilburg]

Congrats! There will be many more in your purse. My girlfriend carries a Kiwi and a Dragonfly in hers! :D

[amen74]

g.vantilburg. Welcome to the Spyderco Forums!

[g.vantilburg]

Thanks Amen! :spyder: :D