What's your favorite large Spyderco folder?

[Jason Paul]

Hi All,

I recently got a Caribbean and a Pacific Salt 2 in LC200N; and think I'm tending toward larger knives. So, looking around here, I'm not finding many threads comparing the more popular current models.

That said, I'm also wondering if the Pacific Salt 2 might be big enough; maybe something larger would be too large. So, I'd also appreciate your thoughts on carrying larger folders in general, both pros and cons. For reference, I work in an office and really just need an EDC knife, so I'm aware I'm already into overkill territory. Opening and tearing down boxes, opening mail, but there's occasional need for a knife when doing yardwork or stuff around the house.

I figured I'd ask. This is the first poll I've tried, so hopefully I do it right.

What's your favorite and why?

Thanks!
Jason

[Wartstein]

[You did the poll perfectly well! :) Just did not vote YOURSELF it seems, since my vote was the first ]

Voted Endura. This model is still my favorite folder of all times and all brands.

In my personal size categorization it is not "large" though, but "regular". So the perfect size for a versatile, all around EDC knife.
For me "perfect size" is not only, but a lot about actual cutting edge one gets, and the Enduras actual edge of almost 3.5" is the lower limit here for me when it comes to all around use (there are quite some threads about the advantages a long cutting edge has)
So the Shaman for me is actually a "small" knife, but with a really roomy handle and good grip options (so would be the Manix)

What I don´t like though: If a knife is too long in pocket (width does not bother me), and so I prefer the Endura over the longer models Military and Police, just for the more compact carry.

Other points for the Endura: Backlock, pretty light, but really sturdy with its liners, reasonable thin blade (3mm), a bit re enforced tip.

[Salty Dog]

Caribbean is my fav and got my vote, but the resilience is a fantastic and very versatile knife, I highly recommend it and feel its an underrated knife.
I think I heard its in the top few biggest Spyderco folders.
I note its also coming out in lightweight blackout, combo, serrated and S30V, in the new reveal.
Its great bang for buck, even flicks well for a big knife, perfect for food prep and camping.
Because of its extra belly up near the tip it works very efficiently as not only a cutting knife, but a good buttering knife too.
For $50us you cant go wrong.
I'll be grabbing a serrated version of the new ones for sure.

[JRinFL]

Native Chief, just nudges out the Caribbean and Shaman. Why? I prefer the looks and the lock on the Native line. You would not be wrong to choose either over the Native Chief if that is your preference.

[Dazen]

While I love my Military and Chief, I voted Other because I really enjoy my Subvert. Every time I carry it I’m just wowed.

[Josh1973]

Without question. My Native Chief.
Perfect fit and finish.
No blade play.
cpm45 Rex blade steel.

[VooDooChild]

Police 4.

Native chief, shaman, military, pm2, caribbean, endura 4 are all pretty much tied with it for me as well.

[ladybug93]

of the knives you have listed, i'm a huge fan of the pacific salt and the caribbean. for a slightly smaller option, i really like the manix 2 or yojimbo 2 as well. the latter two are probably more appropriate for most office settings, although the yo2 looks a little aggressive.

i'll also throw another vote in for the resilience. it's probably the biggest blade i'm comfortable carrying around town. some people will think it's way too big, but it reminds me of a kitchen knife that happens to fold up and go in my pocket. i'm very much looking forward to the upgraded model releasing soonish.

to answer your question about office carry though, i think 4" blades are probably a little much for most people and, likely, completely unnecessary. i say that as i sit in an office with a 4max scout in my pocket, though, so i guess it depends on your office. :) i've compared the caribbean to the 4max and it's crazy how close they are in blade length for the size and weight difference. the caribbean is a better knife for daily carry by far.

[steelcity16]

I voted Endura of the ones you listed. I'll throw in Pac Salt, Spyderhawk, and Manix XL as my honorable mentions. I carry my Enduras more than the others. I only carry my Endelas more than my Enduras.

[Tgmr05]

Police 4. I tend to carry more pocketable knives like the chaparral lw, but the Police 4 would be my favorite large folder. Slim, great slicer, long enough to use in the kitchen or at the table, and quite handy/useful for most any cutting task. Not exactly an - all the time - edc choice for my daily use, but a great large folder nonetheless that does get carried now and then. More so than others.

[S-3 ranch]

Till you have handled a stretch super blue, no other large blade knife is in equal or comparable IMO

[FourStringFiend]

The Endura is my favorite folder design so that got my vote but when you start to carry larger models it starts to feel more medium.

The Caribbean/Chief are a close second. The Military/Police third.

[Hardbawl]

I voted for the Native Chief. After carrying it everyday for 18 months it has become my favorite knife, period. This is not really a big knife. It has the same overall length as our dinner knives at home AND it folds up. You can open it and close it safely with either hand. The well shaped blade is made from a really great steel. This blade can slice a tomato, open feed sacks, cut cardboard, sharpen stakes, and remain blistering sharp with only a weekly kiss from the Sharpmaker. The handle fits my XL hands.

Spyderco saw me coming when they made the Chief. Thank you, Sal!

[The Meat man]

Police 4. Mine is the G-10 / K390 version and I love it.

If I could go with a second I'd say either Military or Endura. Both.

[eventhorizon]

Manix 2 XL... that thing just feels like it was made for my hand. Perfect ergonomics.

But over the last couple of days, I have to say, the Native Chief is growing on me, fast.

[VashHash]

Police 4 and resilience are 2 of the ones that fit my hand best. I feel like the resilience should be on the poll as well. Of course the P4 wins over the resilience but not by much. I like the military but it's more restricted than the egos on the P4 and resilience. P4 also carries the best for me with its very small footprint carried tip up.

[knifemovieguy]

Lum Tanto, just because it is the most japanese spydie - tanto, steel (in my case ATS55) and Japan made. In the addition compound grind.

[archangel]

The Shaman for me. What a beautiful, handsome beast!

[ladybug93]

Police 4 and resilience are 2 of the ones that fit my hand best. I feel like the resilience should be on the poll as well. Of course the P4 wins over the resilience but not by much. I like the military but it's more restricted than the egos on the P4 and resilience. P4 also carries the best for me with its very small footprint carried tip up.

i've wanted a police for a while and the se version in the new reveal is the first one i thought i'd have to get. that resilience in s35vn might beat it out for me though. i really like the resilience and i prefer the liner lock to the backlock because they tend to be more sturdy in use. (wartstein, i'm not saying the framelock is better... i'm saying it has less play under pressure, so don't go all backlock evangelist on me.)

[elena86]

The mighty Millie for me but the Caribbean is second close.