I'd have to say the Bob Lum folding tanto. It's a pretty good design, but the lines just don't look right, and I make it a point not to trust linerlocks, especially in hard-use situations, like in a fight. The fixed-blade tanto is fine, though; if I thought I'd use it, I'd get it in a heartbeat.
Apart from that, there are few <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>s I have misgivings about that wouldn't be overcome with a hands-on experience of the knife. As I said, I'm wary of liner locks, but otherwise the Military, blue Lum chinese, and Tim Zowada would be great to have. The Lil' Temperance would be a great purchase, even sight unseen... If it came in some other color than olive green. Even dark blue would fit under the "anything but black" policy that <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> has been leaning toward for some of their new designs.
What 
you DON'T like?
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CalypsoKid
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/obnoxious on/
Toad - is just like so much gosh awful...uuuuch.
Lil Temp and Salsa I think the Cobra Hood is just a cheap gimmick. Temp is just too ugly. I think the Temp is aimed at the teen market and the Salsa on guys (or girls) that don't have a C note to spend on a real knife.
Police Model Necklace..silly, real men don't wear a necklace and a woman with class wouldn't wear this kind of thing. My mom carries a Civ and she means business. Oh, you wear a necklace? Betcha you got lace on your panties too.
Peter Herbst Autumn folder - I haven't seen one in real life, but in the pics this is one ugly knife. Handle looks like oxydized aluminium. Hideous.
Moran Featherweight and Droppoint, Bob Lum Fixed Blade Tanto and the Fred Perin - These look like kitchen knives, dang good looking kitchen knives, but kitchen knives just the same.
Spydercard - just gitcha a Ladybug for your keychain and forget it
Gunting - I hate martial bladecraft, get a gun instead. Didja ever see Indiana Jones where he blows away the sword wangler? This is what I'm talking about. Either keep your butt in a safe area and be a wimp like me or carry a cannon and be a real man.
/obnoxious off /
On the other hand, I really love everything else that Spyderco makes. My next knife may well be a Civ. I'm tired of being scared of turning the corner and meeting my mom.
~C
Toad - is just like so much gosh awful...uuuuch.
Lil Temp and Salsa I think the Cobra Hood is just a cheap gimmick. Temp is just too ugly. I think the Temp is aimed at the teen market and the Salsa on guys (or girls) that don't have a C note to spend on a real knife.
Police Model Necklace..silly, real men don't wear a necklace and a woman with class wouldn't wear this kind of thing. My mom carries a Civ and she means business. Oh, you wear a necklace? Betcha you got lace on your panties too.
Peter Herbst Autumn folder - I haven't seen one in real life, but in the pics this is one ugly knife. Handle looks like oxydized aluminium. Hideous.
Moran Featherweight and Droppoint, Bob Lum Fixed Blade Tanto and the Fred Perin - These look like kitchen knives, dang good looking kitchen knives, but kitchen knives just the same.
Spydercard - just gitcha a Ladybug for your keychain and forget it
Gunting - I hate martial bladecraft, get a gun instead. Didja ever see Indiana Jones where he blows away the sword wangler? This is what I'm talking about. Either keep your butt in a safe area and be a wimp like me or carry a cannon and be a real man.
/obnoxious off /
On the other hand, I really love everything else that Spyderco makes. My next knife may well be a Civ. I'm tired of being scared of turning the corner and meeting my mom.
~C
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glasshartt
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I guess that I would have to say the Shabaria and the Toad. The Shabaria just doesn't feel right in my hand. The Toad is too small for anything but a moneyclip.
CK,
Uhum, I wear my Mini-Police necklace almost 24/7, and I have been told that I am pretty classy. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Linda
<img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O> Integrity is being good even if no-one else is watching <img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O>
CK,
Uhum, I wear my Mini-Police necklace almost 24/7, and I have been told that I am pretty classy. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Linda
<img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O> Integrity is being good even if no-one else is watching <img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O>
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CalypsoKid
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It is definitely a surprising result! First, to find out that there are people to whine about <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>. Second, the Shabaria is one of my favorites, yet most of you dislike it. But you're right about the Mouse, it's ugly <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>. I was just embarased to say it first. (I'm a newcomer, in fact).
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I'm probably the odd man out here, but I really dislike the Chinook. In fact I think it's the most butt ugly knife I've ever seen and overweight to boot (sounds like a guest on the Jerry Springer show <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>). OTOH I like the Shabaria and would buy one except that I doubt that I would ever carry it.
Clay
Life's too short to waste on instant coffee.
Edited by - Clay Kesting on 5/16/2002 1:57:09 AM
Clay
Life's too short to waste on instant coffee.
Edited by - Clay Kesting on 5/16/2002 1:57:09 AM
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java
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CK,
Don't make me go full <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> on ya'! My wife also wears a Police Mini darn near all the time!! What's your call on the Mini Mariner with abalone scales - now there's some class!!
Joshin' aside,(Hate is such a strong word) I never met a <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>co I didn't like!! I had it in for Shabaria until I handled it and found the shape gave you a couple of inches extra reach if needed. The blade is sinuous and wicked sharp. Wasn't too keen on the Dyad for a while - until SMKW made me an offer I couldn't refuse. The Gunting?? Okay it looks a little strange but the Kin Op feature is hard to beat and it has pretty good feel to it. Just ordered the "drone" from Glasshartt with "live" version to follow. Performance wise, I have never been disappointed with ANY <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>co. On looks, well maybe I'd have to close my eyes but I would still happily welcome a Jot Singh Khalsa into the fold. I'll stick with my original view on Almite Crickets - they're never around when you need 'em! <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Stay safe! Stay sharp! <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Don't make me go full <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> on ya'! My wife also wears a Police Mini darn near all the time!! What's your call on the Mini Mariner with abalone scales - now there's some class!!
Joshin' aside,(Hate is such a strong word) I never met a <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>co I didn't like!! I had it in for Shabaria until I handled it and found the shape gave you a couple of inches extra reach if needed. The blade is sinuous and wicked sharp. Wasn't too keen on the Dyad for a while - until SMKW made me an offer I couldn't refuse. The Gunting?? Okay it looks a little strange but the Kin Op feature is hard to beat and it has pretty good feel to it. Just ordered the "drone" from Glasshartt with "live" version to follow. Performance wise, I have never been disappointed with ANY <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>co. On looks, well maybe I'd have to close my eyes but I would still happily welcome a Jot Singh Khalsa into the fold. I'll stick with my original view on Almite Crickets - they're never around when you need 'em! <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Stay safe! Stay sharp! <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
For those of you who do not like the Shabaria, you must not have ever handled one. I currently own 12 Spydercos and the Shabaria is my definite favorite. I carry it just about everyday. It has a perfect fit and the blade is just something wicked. Also, very sharp. VG-10 is hard to beat. As far as a linerlock giving in a knifefight, I would think that the quality and integrity of Spyderco knives should be enough reassurance.
Thats why there are so many different Spyderco's. So every one is happy!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
I have 2 Shabaria's myself. It is one of my favorites. Those who have one and don't like it, send it to me. I'll give it an excellent home! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> (I'll be sure to pass one onto Clay also)
The Toad I didn't like until I saw it closed. Then it reminded me of a raindrop, and since then I've grown fond of it. I like it better closed, then open, but I do plan on getting another one someday.(My brother has my first one.)
At least we all can agree on liking the Spyderco opening hole. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Blades
I have 2 Shabaria's myself. It is one of my favorites. Those who have one and don't like it, send it to me. I'll give it an excellent home! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> (I'll be sure to pass one onto Clay also)
The Toad I didn't like until I saw it closed. Then it reminded me of a raindrop, and since then I've grown fond of it. I like it better closed, then open, but I do plan on getting another one someday.(My brother has my first one.)
At least we all can agree on liking the Spyderco opening hole. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Blades
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Just to make this clear... I have handled nearly every <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> I can get up here. There are only a few models I haven't have the fortune of fondling. I gave the Shabaria a shot, and spent about 30-45min trying to find a comfortable hold on it. It fits my hand, it's just awkward as my fingers roll around the thin(top to bottom, not width) handle...
<img src=http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/372fcedb ... 8A88UxWudf> 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... <img src=http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/372fcedb ... 8A88UxWudf>
<img src=http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/372fcedb ... 8A88UxWudf> 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... <img src=http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/372fcedb ... 8A88UxWudf>
I was so busy defending the Shabaria, I forgot to post my least favorite. I would say the only Spyderco in my collection that I never carry is the Jess Horn lightweight. To me, it just kinda seems like an old Case or Buck hunting knife with an FRN handle put on. Believe it or not, it happened to be the first Spyderco I ever purchased. I guess some respect is deserved since the Horn bit me and gave me the bug.
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tgreen
I guess Spyderco must be glad that different people find different <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> models appealing. The FRN Jess Horn is one of my EDCs and a black Micarta Jess Horn is my "dress" model. On the other hand, I don't find the Shabaria appealing at all. At least Spyderco has a model for almost every individuals taste!
"Not all who wander are lost"
I guess Spyderco must be glad that different people find different <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> models appealing. The FRN Jess Horn is one of my EDCs and a black Micarta Jess Horn is my "dress" model. On the other hand, I don't find the Shabaria appealing at all. At least Spyderco has a model for almost every individuals taste!
"Not all who wander are lost"