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i was thinking about purchasing my first spydie knife and i wasn't sure what i should get..i do a lot of rock climbing and mtneering and wasn't sure if the snap-it is right for me..i know i like the hook on the end but won't it get in the way of the knife? i'm not sure if i should get plain or serrated either..any comments?

Hook on the snap-it is positioned very neatly and hardly gets in the way! Never had any unpleasant experience with this knife. Simply love it! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Check out the "Remote Release" as well for options!

What do u mean by "Rmote Release"? and where can i find it?

The "Remote Release" is an award-winning knife from Spyderco. Instead of a hook on the front, this one has a hook on the handle's butt. The shackle on the hook is released by a notch on the back of the handle. You've got to check this one out on Spyderco's on-line catalog! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

I'm not 100% sure but I don't think the Snap It comes in plain edge. I think it's only in a fully serrated format. That being said, I've got one and it's great for activities where pockets are missing or clipping inside the waistband becomes uncomfortable. I like to hang mine around some nylon rope and hang it around my neck while biking. It's my makeshift neck knife. The serrations on the Snap It are very aggressive and go right to the point. This thing was designed for cutting rope. About the clip, it is strategically positioned so that it won't really interfere with cutting rope. But, I did use it for thick cardboard once and found it was constantly getting in the way. Of couse, it wasn't designed for cardboard so that's understandable. It's very comfortable and light to carry. The Kraton inserts are probably the reason for that. Altogether, it's a great knife and I'd recommend it. Do check out the Remote Release if you don't want any interference with the clip. Hope this helps.

Must say that I love my Remote Release. Really neat blade shape that I haven't seen on any other Spydie.

The Remote Release was produced in both a Spydie Edge version as well as Plain, IIRC.

Remote Release Rocks! You guys should check out the two-tone snap it on AG Russel's printed catalog! It has a red coloured handle with a black kraton inlay! Cool! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

I have a plain edge Snap-it, one with the red handles as mentioned above. It's neat and I like the different color handles.

I'm yet to see the coloured handles but it'll surely set these spydies apart from the black zytel and stainless ones! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

Don't forget the Remote Release recue version! Same sheepsfoot blade as the Rescue, but a bit shorter. And it's orange! You can go browse around for a picture at http://www.chaicutlery.com/spyderco/, and is only available from Ironstone. Email Patti for more info, the address is fe3stone@aloha.net. She's been away for a while on vacation, but should be back any day now.

I love my orange Remote Release <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Awesome! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I have to be contented with my black snap it and remote release... <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

AG Russell has colored Snap-its too, both red and blue <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I spent some time reading "The Spyderco Story" yesterday (thanks Ferret <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>) and gained some insights into the design ideas behind the Snap-It and Remote Release. It seems that the Snap-It was designed to be carried high on the body whereas the Remote Release works best carried below the waist, i.e. from a belt loop. Carried as designed, the thumb is right on the blade hole after the knife is released and there is no need to rotate it in the hand. Both are excellent knives so where you intend to carry it may determine your choice.

Just to muddy the waters <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>, another option would be a Merlin in one of Mike Sastre's (River City Sheaths) excellent neck sheaths. I really like the idea of the hawksbill for emergency use, and carry a (now discontinued) G10 Harpy in one of Mike's sheaths when on the water or canyoning. SFO has some of his sheaths or I can give you his email if you're interested.

Clay

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Edited by - Clay Kesting on 8/25/00 7:27:08 PM

Mike snail-mailed me some literature from River City Sheaths! Really awesome! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Think the orders should be on the way! As for the snap-its! You'll need some "D" rings to do the job of lugging it aroud... Neat knife! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

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