Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
(According to you, of course, all is subjective).
To me it's a tie between the Slysz Bowie and the Native 5. The Dragonfly 2 would be third.
To me it's a tie between the Slysz Bowie and the Native 5. The Dragonfly 2 would be third.
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Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
In my mind, several variations of the Kopas are the most “beautiful” to me.
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Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
Just looking at lines and not materials, I would say the Native 5 or Native Chief. Just flows so well, yet keeps attributes that make it Spyderco.
However, scales, these Kopas you post are something to behold.
However, scales, these Kopas you post are something to behold.
RadioactiveSpyder wrote: ↑Sun Mar 13, 2022 12:43 pm
In my mind, several variations of the Kopas are the most “beautiful” to me.
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Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
Along the lines of ZrowsN1s:
Said it before:
Though it is not my favorite Spydie, not even in its size class: The Native 5 has the coolest lines and looks.
Said it before:
Though it is not my favorite Spydie, not even in its size class: The Native 5 has the coolest lines and looks.
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
Have to say probably the fluted titanium Military, and/or either versions of the fluted Native 5. Otherwise I really like the overall shape of the Shaman.
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Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
This ones too easy - Spyderco Perrin PPT Black!
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... trade-/918
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... trade-/918
-Nick
Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
Material choice and color aside. Purely based on aesthetics, open and closed, Native 5 and GB2. Military in there as well.
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Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
For me probably the Schempp Bowie …
... I like weird ...
Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
Well if you vote for collabs, mine goes to the Tighe Stick.
Inhouse design: Shaman.
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Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed Schempp Feel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels
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Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed Schempp Feel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
I've always thought this was one of their coolest looking models.
Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
Mushroom wrote: ↑Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:50 pmThis ones too easy - Spyderco Perrin PPT Black!
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... trade-/918
Well...don´t think I as aware of that particular model, and it is looking great indeed!! Especially in the open position.
For me "great looking knife" always overlaps to a large part with "want to grab and use it immediately", and this is what your choice makes me want to do.
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
Plain Jain's.... simple lines, working profiles that mean business. Some knives do not need abalone, dlc or damascus.
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Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
I always liked the Rubicon.
Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
You beat me to it! 40th Native has my vote!
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Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
I've always loved the Sage 4!
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Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
sheepsfoot caribbean se
i know... i know... hear me out.
in my opinion, in order for a knife to be the best looking spyderco, it should be designed by either sal or eric, not a third party collaboration. on top of that, it should be "designed in the dark," which to me translates to "ugly in the best possible way."
the sheepsfoot caribbean se epitomizes those attributes for me. it's so ugly that i didn't want to buy one for the longest time. as soon as i had it in hand though, it just made so much sense that it became one of my favorites instantly.
the blade is perfect for emergencies with the spyderedge and the near-wharncliffe and sheepsfoot shape. the handle is ribbed for my pleasure, providing an interesting look, neutral grip area, and outstanding grip texture. and the taichung fit and finish is flawless, with the smoothest example of a compression lock i've used.
like most spydercos, this model has to be in your hand for you to really fully appreciate the genius behind its design and execution. it's the most beautiful because it does perfectly what it was designed to do.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
Good answer but putting all aspects of utility aside, do you have a favorite knife made by Spyderco based purely on aesthetics? Or would that answer also be the Caribbean?ladybug93 wrote: https://i.postimg.cc/Bv28JWSH/E3-E4-C8- ... A17137.jpg
sheepsfoot caribbean se
i know... i know... hear me out.
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Well, I’m glad I could introduce you to it! You aren’t the first either, I’ve had a few other forum users message me to ask what model knife is featured first on the image in my signature. Some of them even tracked one down on the secondary market to buy for themselves! It has been my favorite Spyderco since it was released and if anything were to take its place, it would have to be a very special design.Wartstein wrote:
Well...don´t think I as aware of that particular model, and it is looking great indeed!! Especially in the open position.
For me "great looking knife" always overlaps to a large part with "want to grab and use it immediately", and this is what your choice makes me want to do.
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Re: Putting utility aside, what's the best looking Spyderco ever made ?
yeah... it's hard to separate utility from the equation. spyderco's thing seems to be form over function and i think this knife is definitely the best realization of those principles.Mushroom wrote: ↑Sun Mar 13, 2022 6:15 pmGood answer but putting all aspects of utility aside, do you have a favorite knife made by Spyderco based purely on aesthetics? Or would that answer also be the Caribbean?ladybug93 wrote: https://i.postimg.cc/Bv28JWSH/E3-E4-C8- ... A17137.jpg
sheepsfoot caribbean se
i know... i know... hear me out.
…
as far as my favorite, it's easily the manix, but not really because of looks.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C