what makes you pull the trigger on you're next spyderco?

[spyder moist]

I love reading about all the new/old spyderco models.
Looking at people reviews ,thoughts and picture's. But I know in reality I will own or even see in the flesh a small % of what spyderco has to offer.
So how do you decide on you're next purchase?

Being in the UK I always look out for the slip joints first.
But if I'm buying a spyderco to carry indoors or to add to the collection sometimes the mind can boggle.

So what floats you're boat is it a certain steel, designer, type of lock, is it rare spydies you crave , or new realese models or sprint runs.

The roadie and a pm2 have got my attention.
Roadie- small slim elegant slipjoint in one of my favorite steels
Pm2- just because they have a cult following and I feel like I'm missing out .

Thanks spyder moist

[MacLaren]

Blade steel, overall design, - word of mouth.
Some Spydies have legend status.
My next Spydie will be the Nilakka.
I want it for the zero grind it has. Just a lot of different things influence me.

[tvenuto]

Overall attraction to the design
Prediction of its practicality in use/sharpening (i.e. will I want to carry and use it?)
Perceived niche it might fill in my collection (rationalization)
Positive reviews from members here
My perception of its value

In that order. Steel choice fits under "perceived niche." For instance I didn't buy the Ulize because I felt that I wouldn't want to bother to sharpen the recurve, and I felt like it was a relatively low value compared to other knives I was eyeing.

[GoldenSpydie]

Here are the main factors that decide what I get and when:

I mainly want discontinued knives; the rarer they are the better.
I search Ebay and many other sites for good deals. If "A" knife is a much better deal than "B" knife, I'll probably go with "A" knife.
If it is not discontinued, I look for new and interesting steels/handle materials.

[Jazz]

Lots of factors, but watching vids and seeing good pics always sways me. I love it though. I like researching the knives first. Only problem with that sometimes is missing out, like the Manix S110V - will I ever see one? I have a few of some models because I just really like them, so different colors, steels sometimes influences my choice. Right now I'm "patiently" waiting for a 110V Manix.

[demoncase]

Sprint runs don't float my boat apart from the rarest of occasions where it's a model that you will struggle to obtain otherwise. Sprints of common or easy to find models are less interesting to me.
Example being that a sprint run of SuperDuper1234 UltraSexSteel in an Endura or Military with special Tardis Blue carbon fibre handle colour is unlikely to raise more than a flicker of attention from me.
Whereas the recent Worker Sprint would have interested me if I hadn't scored a 2nd model one a few years ago- but for a Worker-less collection it would be ideal.

But something overall new in concept, design or overall specification as a whole package will hook my attention.

That said, there's models that meet these criteria I've glanced at and decided that I would definately buy then, when they've finally dropped, the feeling has cooled and I've passed on.....The Battlestation is one such in recent times.

Can't really be more specific than that as my collection spans the Bug to the Civilian and all point in between.....

....Oh, the one thing I'm not interested in is the fixed blade range. That's no comment on the quality of these, it's just Spydies are folders in my heart of hearts.

[quickster47]

I want it...

I desire it...

I NEED it...

Carl

[Holland]

My next will probably be a Salt 1. I want a bigger SE salt knife to go with my DFly :D

[The Deacon]

If the next new Spyderco that catches my fancy is a Stretch, I'll purchase it "just because", regardless of steel, scale material, or any other consideration.

If it's a C35 Q, then it will be one of the thirty some variants I don't already have.

If it's the one I should not talk about purchasing, I'll get it just because I shouldn't.

If Spyderco re-releases another one of the Kitchen Sharps, I'll get it.

If it's none of the above, then it will almost certainly be a midlock model with a 50/50 choil, a blade devoid of gimmick grinds in a steel I consider acceptably stainless, a handle that features either a scale material other than peel-ply G-10, or peel-ply G-10 that's reasonably easy to replace, and a Spyderhole opener that's equally accessible from either side but, AFAIK, there aren't a whole lot of those in the pipeline.

[MacLaren]

If the next new Spyderco that catches my fancy is a Stretch, I'll purchase it "just because", regardless of steel, scale material, or any other consideration.

If it's a C35 Q, then it will be one of the thirty some variants I don't already have.

If it's the one I should not talk about purchasing, I'll get it just because I shouldn't.

If Spyderco re-releases another one of the Kitchen Sharps, I'll get it.

If it's none of the above, then it will almost certainly be a midlock model with a 50/50 choil, a blade devoid of gimmick grinds in a steel I consider acceptably stainless, a handle that features either a scale material other than peel-ply G-10, or peel-ply G-10 that's reasonably easy to replace, and a Spyderhole opener that's equally accessible from either side but, AFAIK, there aren't a whole lot of those in the pipeline.

Please elaborate on " gimmick grinds" Thanx

[SpyderNut]

If the next new Spyderco that catches my fancy is a Stretch, I'll purchase it "just because", regardless of steel, scale material, or any other consideration.

If it's a C35 Q, then it will be one of the thirty some variants I don't already have.

If it's the one I should not talk about purchasing, I'll get it just because I shouldn't.

If Spyderco re-releases another one of the Kitchen Sharps, I'll get it.

If it's none of the above, then it will almost certainly be a midlock model with a 50/50 choil, a blade devoid of gimmick grinds in a steel I consider acceptably stainless, a handle that features either a scale material other than peel-ply G-10, or peel-ply G-10 that's reasonably easy to replace, and a Spyderhole opener that's equally accessible from either side but, AFAIK, there aren't a whole lot of those in the pipeline.

Please elaborate on " gimmick grinds" Thanx

I'm not Paul (obviously), but I suspect he's referring to something like the compound grind on the Double Bevel.

[bearfacedkiller]

Funds...

My want list is longer than my list I can afford. When the funds present themselves I am usually forced to choose between my many hobbies and this one and then I must choose which of the 10 or more knives I want and decide which one to buy. It usually comes down to which one will add more variety to my rotation. I am currently eyeing the kiwi4 or Dogtag for my next purchase but a chaparral is high on the list as well. I have been actually been holding off so I can make the most of the seconds sale and haven't bought a knife in a few months.

[The Deacon]

Please elaborate on " gimmick grinds" Thanx

I'm not Paul (obviously), but I suspect he's referring to something like the compound grind on the Double Bevel.

The double bevel would be high on my list of "gimmick grinds", but my definition of them is a little broader than that. Actually a whole lot broader, encompassing pretty much any grinds other than the basic hollow, flat saber, or full flat grind. I'm not a fan of spine bevels, swedge grinds, fullers, and things of that ilk. Chalk it up to "different strokes for different folks".

[MacLaren]

Please elaborate on " gimmick grinds" Thanx

I'm not Paul (obviously), but I suspect he's referring to something like the compound grind on the Double Bevel.

The double bevel would be high on my list of "gimmick grinds", but my definition of them is a little broader than that. Actually a whole lot broader, encompassing pretty much any grinds other than the basic hollow, flat saber, or full flat grind. I'm not a fan of spine bevels, swedge grinds, fullers, and things of that ilk. Chalk it up to "different strokes for different folks".

Thanx for helping a newb understand. :)

[Johnnie1801]

All my knives are users so firstly I look for well designed knives with an interesting blade steel that will fit into my rotation.

[DougC-3]

In the short time since I started doing this, I have enjoyed sampling as many Spyderco types and materials as possible (excluding certain ones I'm not interested in), but always buying the model most appealing to me that I can get at the time. I've tried to get representatives of the classic models, with blade metal, handle material, etc, that appeal to me the most. Since there's not a convenient dealer nearby, I've sometimes bought out of curiosity to find out what a given knife or material is like. I have tended to buy sprint runs and exclusives because they would not be available again at a reasonable price. Often, I tend to pull the trigger when I see what I view as a bargain or rare knife that may not be available for a reasonable price again, though not necessarily of great value to collectors. When buying discontinued knives, I favor used ones, for the lower price and so I will feel free to use and carry them, though I've only managed to do this 4 or 5 times. I like prototypes and other rare or oddball things, even though they may not have a lot of value to collectors.

My two most recent purchases, below, are good examples of what makes me pull the trigger. The top one is from a 2009 Manix 2 pilot run of about 25 full flat grind and 25 hollow grind examples. The Manix is probably my favorite knife, and this is my 8th one, no two alike. I like this one because it is my only example of 154CM steel, my only stone washed knife, a rare pilot run, and I think I got a great deal on it, paying what you would pay for the current version. I like the Light Weight Native5 because it's the first of its kind (lt wt N5), embodying the best of the two models, has S35VN (nothing against S30V -- I just like variety :)) and was a steal at $64.99 :D

[KevinOubre]

Blade steel and blade geometry seems to be the predominant factor these days. Spyderco dominates the market in both.

[Surfingringo]

I have to be able to convince myself I have a need and a use for the knife and that it will excel at whatever task that is. I have a hard time enjoying a knife just because it's pretty. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate beauty and aesthetics but a pretty knife that doesnt get used isn't going to bring me much joy. Given that I fish a lot, how a knife will perform as a fish cleaner or boat knife is usually high on my list of attractive qualities.

[PayneTrain]

Funds...

My want list is longer than my list I can afford.

I was hoping someone else would say this too.

I have a small list of knives I'm on the hunt for. Unfortunately, I'm usually hunting with the safety on and rarely get to pull the trigger even when one crosses my path. I mainly stalk various forum classifieds, and occasionally eBay when I'm feeling desperate. Sometimes, when the winds blow just right, I'll take the sure shot and go for a dealer. But lately my list is short and mostly endangered species.

As for how they get on that list, they just have to be different. Different enough to fill a void in my collection or perform a task significantly better than everything else. My knives get used, so they all must serve a purpose.

Sorry about those shameless hunting puns by the way. Or are they innuendos...innuendoes...innuendae...?

[paladin]

I like different locking mechanisms...

I bought a Tatanka just for the PowerLock...and I wasn't disappointed :D

I am waiting to "pull the trigger" the PITS because of it uniqueness of it's lock...a design you're probably real familiar with across the pond

I also enjoy collecting different handle materials/textures...and like Deacon I'm not a huge fan of peel-ply G10 but I'm a sucker for the Spyderco Smurf Blue shade :cool:

Those are the knives I enjoy fondling & oogling... :spyder: :D

I have plenty of users of the Caly clan & Native tribe...so I won't be "taking aim" for a user anytime soon