The thinnest above 3inches
The thinnest above 3inches
I recently purchased a Delica and I am really enjoying how the thin blade cuts through objects with ease. It has really made me re-examine blade thickness for EDC tasks. I want to try some other thin spyderco blades. I read that the chaparral is thin and it’s on my wish list, but I am curious to know if spyderco has longer thin blades.
What is the thinnest blade that spyderco produces that is longer than 3inches?
What is the thinnest blade that spyderco produces that is longer than 3inches?
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Re: The thinnest above 3inches
I think depending on which you prioritize (length vs thickness) maybe the longest/thinnest is the Centofante 3 which is 0.5mm thinner than a Delica at 2mm and around half an inch longer in edge length at 3 inches.
There are longer blades that are reasonably thin and cut well (Police 4) but I don't know of anything longer than a Centofante 3 in the 2mm range unless you look at small kitchen knives.
There are longer blades that are reasonably thin and cut well (Police 4) but I don't know of anything longer than a Centofante 3 in the 2mm range unless you look at small kitchen knives.
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Re: The thinnest above 3inches
I think Evil D is right on the money with the Centofante 3.
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Re: The thinnest above 3inches
Watu is quite thin and over 3"
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Re: The thinnest above 3inches
Police 4 gets you 4 inches of blade at 3mm, and with the distal taper it gets even thinner toward the tip.
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Re: The thinnest above 3inches
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current collection:
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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: The thinnest above 3inches
+1 on the Centofante 3. I always have at least one in my quiver, and I've gifted two or three more over the years. It doesn't get near the attention that it should. Way past time for a sprint run or two for the C3 (and C4!) in some updated steels.
Re: The thinnest above 3inches
zcut, centofante 3/4, and the catcherman.Netherend wrote: ↑Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:23 pmI recently purchased a Delica and I am really enjoying how the thin blade cuts through objects with ease. It has really made me re-examine blade thickness for EDC tasks. I want to try some other thin spyderco blades. I read that the chaparral is thin and it’s on my wish list, but I am curious to know if spyderco has longer thin blades.
What is the thinnest blade that spyderco produces that is longer than 3inches?
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The current Ukpk is also 2.5mm
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astute is also a good one
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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
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Re: The thinnest above 3inches
The Endura, like the Delica, is thin for its length (3.75").
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Re: The thinnest above 3inches
Kapara blade thickness is .118 and blade length is 3.58 . MG2
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Re: The thinnest above 3inches
I always forget about the Catcherman since it's been discontinued so long but it has to be the longest/thinnest folder Spyderco has ever produced. 1.8mm at 4.3 inches of edge length.
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Noting that every knife mentioned is well loved by users including the discontinued or underrated ones like the Catcherman and Centofante.
Really think some updates to those models are due, although the Centofante 3/4 is probably only held back by pinned construction. While I like both, I prefer the Centofante 3/4 to the Delica 4 in every way (both blade shapes).
Of course, I’m looking forward to the new gen thinner geometry delica on the horizon too…
Though my main point is that it’s clear there is demand for more longer bladed knives with thinner blades and geometry! Spyderco already makes some good ones that get thin, like the Police, Endura, native chief, etc., but we can go thinner by taking advantage of the proper steels and stuff that can handle such geometry.
Really think some updates to those models are due, although the Centofante 3/4 is probably only held back by pinned construction. While I like both, I prefer the Centofante 3/4 to the Delica 4 in every way (both blade shapes).
Of course, I’m looking forward to the new gen thinner geometry delica on the horizon too…
Though my main point is that it’s clear there is demand for more longer bladed knives with thinner blades and geometry! Spyderco already makes some good ones that get thin, like the Police, Endura, native chief, etc., but we can go thinner by taking advantage of the proper steels and stuff that can handle such geometry.
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Re: The thinnest above 3inches
I'll recommend the Centofante regardless of preference simply because it's a great folder. But I'll look through the collection tonight in case I'm overlooking another candidate :)
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Re: The thinnest above 3inches
My local shop had a custom fix d for sale from Battlehorse that appeared 8mm thick, never seen a D2 slab like it
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Maybe the Caly 3.5? Not certain, because I don’t have one.
Yes, the Endura is pretty thin, but only the FFG version. The saber ground version cancels out any benefits of the relatively thin blade stock, in terms of slicing performance.
*Edit to add: The Caribbean is fairly thin, too; at or nearly at the thinness of the FFG Endura.
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Yes, the Endura is pretty thin, but only the FFG version. The saber ground version cancels out any benefits of the relatively thin blade stock, in terms of slicing performance.
*Edit to add: The Caribbean is fairly thin, too; at or nearly at the thinness of the FFG Endura.
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I will check out the Centofante. It also helps that the price on the Centofante is not bad. Thanks!
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Dang this is making me wish I never sold my centofante 4 that thin wharncliffe was amazing.
Agree on a screw construction sprint would be incredible
Agree on a screw construction sprint would be incredible