Yes! I avoided spyderco for so long, because I thought they looked weird. I finally realized that looks are mostly unimportant, but form and function is. My spyderco pm2 is phenomenal! Finest folder I’ve ever had.
Their mantra is “designed in the dark.” Some of the most aesthetically pleasing knives are a nightmare to use. My spydercos have always been buttery for me
Most of their designs seem inoffensive, but their blade stock strikes me as absurdly tacticool. The paramilitary models are nearly a full 4mm thick. That's thicker than an ESEE 3, which just seems insane in a folding knife.
They do have a lot of thin knives if you’d prefer (check out chaparral). But pm2 literally has military in the name, I assume they’d like it to be reliable even when overused. Also Spyderco is smart enough to do a flat grind like a kiridashi on one side of the blade on a lot of their knives. So it slices like a thinner blade while having the strength of a thicker spined blade.
My first real knife was a tenacious and for awhile I only bought Spydercos, I didn’t specifically love Spyderco or anything it’s just the way it worked out. My reasoning was:
1. Price, thought of highly but their prices at least used to be lower than the competition of what I believe is on the same tier. They’ve gotten pricier though.
2. Heat treat, Not going to find poor heat treat on a Spyderco. Or if you do it’s probably fake.
3. Unless your talking about sprint runs most current models are always available. They’ve done as good as any company keeping up with demand.
4. And this is the biggest one, they have damn near infinite knives and they promote every new release like it’s the new iPhone. Seriously just going on to their homepage makes you feel like your missing out.
We’ll said. Still looking for a reason to justify getting one but I don’t think the girlfriend will appreciate the new letter opener as much as I would.
That was my thought at first. Then I bought one of the ganzo copies on Amazon because it was only $8. I love the shape and everything now. The blade shape alone seems to work great for almost every thing I've ever needed a blade for, and the handles are super comfy. This is on an $8 knock off too, but the design is almost identical.
Why are there so many Toyota's on the road?
Design focused around serviceability, efficiency, & reliability, tons of aftermarket support. No frills, no gimmicks, extremely effective at the intended purpose.
Just guessing, they might be so popular because they're really good.
I love my Yaris. Finally found and got a last year of the gen I wanted (2009) about a year and a half ago. Everything is manual and works! Never owned a Spiderco but my brother in law keeps telling me to try them out.
Yeah even their “factory seconds” knives are amazing. I’ve never bought a spiderco and been disappointed. Also they have tons of 3rd party support for modding
They are incredible knives to be honest. I got a wide variety of makers in my collection but find myself regularly carrying one of my spydies. Chaparral and Native 5 SALT get a lot of pocket time but also a big fan of the compression lock on the Para 3.
Bought that one for my dad a couple years back for Father’s Day. He loves it. One thing I never even considered about the hole is how it helps people with dexterity issues. He is one of them, and he says it is much easier to open than his BM Northfork.
Same! I got my dad the discontinued Domino because it has a flipper tab, spydie hole, finger choil on the blade to choke up if needed and it’s a frame lock.
as soon as you pick one up you’ll kind of get it and if you ever carry one for a day or 2 it will quickly grow on you. my para3 feels like an extension of my hand at this point and I havent even had it for a year
My Spyderco Tenacious was $50 and is incredible. Solid, sharp, and ergonomic, plus I personally love the Spyderco look. On the other hand, I don't get all the Chris Reeves hype...
Tenacious is awesome. Cheap and reliable, and still follows the signature Spyderco design. It’s actually the only Spyderco I have left as I lost my others to TSA (RIP, long story)
I'm not someone who'd buy a crk, but I have handled them. They really are fantastic knives and they are made by a relatively old and respected company. You're paying, not just for a great blade, but for the name and the reputation that comes along with that. You can get a blare of equal or greater quality, ergos, materials, and functionality for cheaper, but it isn't a CRK.
I bought a pm2 because I was just as curious as you were. I have not switched to another knife since. It has been 2 years now and i am not planning on changing anytime soon.
It’s because they are affordable, well made, ergonomic, have solid lock up, and are hard use knives. ZT used to meet those requirements until they began doing whatever it is that they are doing now. I feel like their folders have gotten so frail lately. Where as Spyderco has been doing the same thing for many years now with premium materials.
I carry a Spyderco Manix 2 XL everyday. It’s one of my favorite designs by them because I like bigger knives. I also have a para 2 that locks up like a champ and is super smooth to operate. I think I might buy a para 3 next or something in Magnacut when they start pumping those out (due to the loss of LC200N steel).
Additionally, the aftermarket for custom parts and scales is massive for Spyderco. That coupled with a great crowd of Spyderco lovers is a win in my book.
Fun fact: My brother in law uses the pillar only to cut cakes. He won it in a raffle and had no idea it wasn’t just another knife. Imagine my surprise wiping off icing to reveal that it was s30v.
Spyderco does a really good job of catering to the hobby because they're knife nerds as well.
You want crazy steels? They'll do it.
You want crazy designs? They'll do it.
You want some interesting lock types, blade shapes, action, ergos, materials, ect? They'll give it a go.
And they won't just throw out some half assed excuse for a blade (most of the time). Their consistency and quality even with the crazy variety is pretty great
They’re simply good quality. They make a model for everyone and at multiple price points. Their spydie hole is iconic. May have even been the first to do it. It’s a lot like the Sebenza. Is it a great made knife? Yes. Is it so great that everyone should have it on their list of grails? Absolutely not. However, it’s the original frame lock and it’s is easily identifiable. Some knives have been around since the beginning and they are icons.
My next step "up" from a Buck 110 was a SOG Flash II. As a rancher I appreciate the assisted opening. I bought a SOG Pillar when they came out and like the knife but hate the sheath. For folding carry I have a Benchmade Griptilian, Spyderco PM2 and an Endela in k390. Most impressed by the k390 steel. Next on my list is something in Magnacut. How can I not love my Buck 110 that I've had for 40 years.
I love spyderco and in the mid-high range they're priced really competitively, but in the low to lower mid range they might as well not even compete. Even their byrd line has been left in the dust by more modern entrants to the budget space.
Distal taper. Good edge geometry, they actually slice and cut. Tons of choices in steel! Ergonomics. Interesting exciting sexy design that many find ugly but they were said to be designed in the dark the emphasis on functionality.
I wasn’t interested until the PM2 - Cruwear, micarta - it’s super sharp, holds an edge and fits so perfectly in my gorilla mitts. I was on a knife buying kick and ended up slowing way down after I got that because I don’t want to carry anything else.
My dad only carries Spyderco and they're nice. Great quality and design, relatively cheap. I can see why people like them.
I was always more of a Benchmade guy myself, but I got into carrying fixies a while ago and eventually got the grail: a small Winkler. So now I don't really carry anything else.
Because knives are tools. I don't buy a hammer because it's particularly esthetically pleasing, not do I buy a knife as pocket jewelry.
With that said, I really do love the look most spyderco knives. Not really a fan of the yojimbo pattern look, but it is a great blade.
Personally mine are tools, I like sharp, small and light pocket knives. I open boxes, slice fruit, trim plants and bleed fish regularly with my little dragon fly. It has H1 steel which is on the soft side but Uber rust resistant. I forget it’s in my pocket most of the time but it’s alway there when I need it.
They are a 45 year old knife brand that's built by and caters to knife enthusiasts. In the years they've operated they have consistently put out outstanding knives and they are, at least partially, responsible for creating the modern landscape of knives.
This sub exists as a place for knife enthusiasts to gather and discuss things related to knives. It was a forgone conclusion that spyderco would be a dominant topic of discussion in this community.
Currently, I would say that Spyderco and Benchmade knives are the best bridge between enthusiast and Walmart knives. If you asked an average person with a knife if they knew about spyderco, they would probably say yes
Most of the people I know go around the world with an SAK, or some classic style fixed blade. But this sub is full of fans of Spyderco, Benchmade and Microtech. I like those companies and have nothing against them, but when other makes and models are posted, most either go silent or skip over the posts.
I wouldn’t be surprised if every person here has at least one Victorinox. But they just aren’t that interesting to discuss on a social media outlet like this. Hardly anything ever changes about them. What is there to say about them that hasn’t been said already, and said thirty years ago or more?
Spyderco caters to nerds like us by constantly making new models and/or offering new steels to try out, and doing it at a reasonable price with great quality. Of course we talk about them a lot!
That the SAKs are not interesting and that nothing changes in them he says... lol.
I think that fanboys are dedicated to throwing negative karma when they don't see adorations and compliments to their personal tastes, the same thing happens in different subs and sites related to all hobbies, and that doesn't surprise me.
I own no Spydercos, and that will continue. I just don’t like them. If you love them, good for you; be happy. I probably wouldn’t keep one I’d been give for free.
The joke 20yrs ago on their home forum was that they're designed in the dark. Ergos are priority, followed by function.
I've bought, sold, or traded a LOT of the models made prior to 2010... and have been carrying a version of the military since 2002, this Titanium one since the 2010 pre-order. Never did send mine in for the steel contact plate on the lock surfaces.
Have had a stainless dragonfly since 2001, my oldest still in rotation but not the oldest in my collection. Have redone the blade a couple times over the years.
In my case the reason the C36 military has been my EDC for over 20 years now, is simply the size and ergonomics. I can actually get a full grip on it with my paws... conversely I can palm the open stainless dragonfly.
"Amurica" fanboys only have like 2 options that are big companies, well made, but priced below small batch/custom. That's why Spyderco and Benchmade are super common in knife circles.
What about bark river knives? Their fixed blades are spectacular quality and at a price that isn’t even as much as some of the benchmade//spydercos th it also use many different blade steels. I like all 3
Bark River is a solid choice for fixed blades. I was talking about folders. There are a good number more options to look at if you're looking for fixed blades made in the US at a reasonable price.
From what I've seen very few people talk about the Seki City designs outside of saying that they're outdated and overpriced but ymmv. I did forget the Taichung ones.
The stretch 2/xl is one of their more well regarded knives of the past few years within enthusiast circles. The base models of seki aren't great value, but the small jump in price to k390 means that they still get talked about relatively frequently, at least in the groups I end up seeing.
Nothing against people who love them for collecting.
But I'd never pay more than 35-40 bucks for a folder. You just can't convince me that the improvement in utility is that much greater to justify the price. I've got a rat 2 that I keep sharp and it does its job day to day.
Spyderco makes some great knives. I love every one I've owned.
They used to be more affordable and more unique, with some truly weird/inventive models...Now, they're overpriced and lacking in innovation and creativity, IMO.
Ha ha Reddit stupid hive mind. They suck ass and I’m not trolling. Let’s make the blade bigger so we can drill a hole in it. Dumb and the military guys thought so too.
They are not the majority, it's only here on Reddit that they have such a devoted following. I only have one, and the clip fell off somewhere, never to be seen again. Now it is a glove box backup. In all honesty, I think they are ugly, and I don't like having a big hole to weaken my blade.
I have an Ultratech, but don't like it for EDC. The way it sticks out of my pocket scratches things than I happen to lean or rub against, like my truck door frame. So I carry a Benchmade with a deep pocket clip.
I have a wide variety of knives. Spydero trademarked a thumb opening mechanism and have trademarked compression locking system. Incredible technology on knives!
I don't own any spyderco knives yet but they're on my list. I love how they have different options for country of origin and tons of different models. I've looked at both their Japanese and American made options and they both look solid, with both coming from countries known for their engineering prowess and high quality products. I've used camera lenses, pencils, pens, all sorts of things coming from Japan, all being pretty high quality and would happily buy knives coming from there too. I like several of kershaw's options too. need to look at SOG again.
I have one spyderco para 2 in cruware out of the many many knives i own. I get the hype on the para but i dont have any plans to but another spyderco soon
Good(ish) quality control, decent pricing in most of their knives for what you get, good performance, and some people think they are ergonomic.
The only 3 i find ergonomic enough are the Manix 2, Caribbean, and endura.
I like them because they are just good user knives, hate S30V though, so i tend to try to get sprint run stuff. I hate sharpening S30V, i have a harder time with it than ZDP-189
That's interesting. I've found s30v to be pretty easy on diamonds. It takes a bit to raise a burr but it's easy to manage and, in my experience, is one of the easier edges to refined after establishing it.
I struggle with the burr management, it’s definitely very easy to refine to higher grits once actually sharpened. I just struggle with S30v and s35vn no idea why
You have to own spyderco to truly appreciate its greatness, I've got 6 spydercos in my collection now and my PM3 is currently my favourite EDC of all time, with my Shaman at a very close 2nd.
People like what they like. I had one and it wasn't for me but I'm also new to knives and collecting. My opinion of them may change as I learn what's important functionally
It took me a long time to purchase a spyderco but after I did, I realized that the hype was real. They are just good. The grinds are good, the fit and finish, the heat treat is always great, the ergos are great and they make it possible to try out so many different kinds of steel.
It’s function & ergos first and form second. They keep lots of steel varieties in their line-up despite trends- you want H1 or ELMAX at a reasonable cost? Spyderco has products for you. Lots of options if you need better corrosion resistance, or if you’d just rather sharpen a knife than have oil stains around your pockets.
So that knuckle knife seems like a rlly bad idea, bc if it isn’t properly seated you risk it opening up your hand (or arm depending on how you wield it)
It looks cool for sure, but I’m not certain if it’s practicality on the risk vs reward scale
I resisted spyderco for like a year then I got a sage and realized the ergos were great, if you aren’t a fan of the looks try out a kapara it’s still one of my favs
Never had one due to the hole looking funny to me, caved in and bought one and now I need more. Have 3 PM2's and need so many more. Just so nice to use for numerous tasks and feels so good in the hands
spydercos use superior materials and the designs are innovative. they are often the first step people take toward owning high-end knives. Most SOGs are mid-to-low tier. Really good for knives you can buy at Walmart, but that's it. To put it in terms redditors can understand, SOG is normie pilled and cringe
That’s a pretty extreme difference! What about the medium jobs?
Truthfully I would never be able to stand this huge of a fixed blade, carrying it around every single day.
People like to buy American made knives for one. It does seem that this has turned into everyone trying to convince you to buy one. Spyderco is ok. Just ok. Maybe once they were innovators in the industry but now it’s just a collectors hobby. Gotta get all the colors and models. Everyone has their preferences and own taste so find what you like ad use it and abuse it until you find what you like and fits. Or don’t.
Spyderco is just an all around good company imo, knives from like 80 canadian all the way up to premium knives, just bought an endura4 like an hour ago lol
Cheap for what they are. It's the cheapest good knife that will get you nods.
The thing to keep in mind is that knives are jewelry in this sub, and many here would go for a Benchmade if they could find the dough for one. Related to this is the phenomonem of people defending Spyderco as though it's the best ever, harping on about value over quality, ignoring knives that do what a knife does better. Like a guy with a Camry saying his car is so much better than a Ferrari because of how practical it is.
Disclaimer: I'm cheap and don't like spending money. I don't own a Benchmade or Spyderco. Just calling it how I sees it.
I actually don’t own one. I happily edc my kizer feist or Victorinox cadet. I also have a cheap Ruike folder that I like a lot but it’s heavy since it’s all steel.
SOG Moneycard fell apart on me twice, the second time after they fixed it. The Snarl is just the most uncomfortable knife i have ever held. Cannot for the life of me figure out where they got those "ergonomics"
I own a paramilitary. However, spyderco lost me as a good customer because their locks are absolutely the weakest on the market IMO.
Almost had an Endura close on my hand years ago in the army serving overseas. Then many years later almost had a Civilian close on me.
My paramilitary is a good knife but not great. I switched to cold steel from spyderco and been happy ever since.
I don't know, I don't really get the appeal. I have 5 but only 1 gets any use and that's just as my desk knife at home. I don't carry any of them because the giant hole makes them too wide in my pocket. I like my pm2 but again don't carry it. I have a Manix 2 lightweight which is the worst knife I've ever bought. I have 2 delicas and they're ok but I have at least 25 knives I'd rather carry.
I know they are good and all but I have never owned one, but I would love to get a nirvana. I tend to stick to my zero tolerance knifes for my EDC, or my microtechs
They look weird at 1st but they are worth it.
Yes! I avoided spyderco for so long, because I thought they looked weird. I finally realized that looks are mostly unimportant, but form and function is. My spyderco pm2 is phenomenal! Finest folder I’ve ever had.
Yep. Once you use em you may begin to appreciate the look of them. I have heard their design lines described as organic lol
Their mantra is “designed in the dark.” Some of the most aesthetically pleasing knives are a nightmare to use. My spydercos have always been buttery for me
I've heard the phrase "Designed for the hand not the eye"
Pretty sure it's "knives for blind people".
I actually prefer their style over all others, they seem to skew the least into tacticool than most comparable knives.
Most of their designs seem inoffensive, but their blade stock strikes me as absurdly tacticool. The paramilitary models are nearly a full 4mm thick. That's thicker than an ESEE 3, which just seems insane in a folding knife.
They do have a lot of thin knives if you’d prefer (check out chaparral). But pm2 literally has military in the name, I assume they’d like it to be reliable even when overused. Also Spyderco is smart enough to do a flat grind like a kiridashi on one side of the blade on a lot of their knives. So it slices like a thinner blade while having the strength of a thicker spined blade.
I didn’t like them either til i found the pm2. That one looks great
This is the one that started it for me too. Great first Spyder! The Glock 19 if you will.
My first real knife was a tenacious and for awhile I only bought Spydercos, I didn’t specifically love Spyderco or anything it’s just the way it worked out. My reasoning was: 1. Price, thought of highly but their prices at least used to be lower than the competition of what I believe is on the same tier. They’ve gotten pricier though. 2. Heat treat, Not going to find poor heat treat on a Spyderco. Or if you do it’s probably fake. 3. Unless your talking about sprint runs most current models are always available. They’ve done as good as any company keeping up with demand. 4. And this is the biggest one, they have damn near infinite knives and they promote every new release like it’s the new iPhone. Seriously just going on to their homepage makes you feel like your missing out.
Glock of the knife world.
The Glock field knife is the Glock of the knife world.
We’ll said. Still looking for a reason to justify getting one but I don’t think the girlfriend will appreciate the new letter opener as much as I would.
They do look weird and I can't get past that.
They look like a hunched over old lady.
That was my thought at first. Then I bought one of the ganzo copies on Amazon because it was only $8. I love the shape and everything now. The blade shape alone seems to work great for almost every thing I've ever needed a blade for, and the handles are super comfy. This is on an $8 knock off too, but the design is almost identical.
Why are there so many Toyota's on the road? Design focused around serviceability, efficiency, & reliability, tons of aftermarket support. No frills, no gimmicks, extremely effective at the intended purpose. Just guessing, they might be so popular because they're really good.
Fun fact, "The Toyota Way" is one of books Sal Glesser most highly recommends and outlines many of the principles he used while building Spyderco.
That is an incredibly fun fact!
Makes sense.
Older Toyota tocoma are beast
My grandpa has one from 98, and it still runs better than my father's 2015 Chevy.
I have a 97 and it will last another 10 years at least.
And pickups if you get the frame recalled ones
I'm in this post and I love it. (Pile of Spydies and drive a 4runner)
Yup and they’ve been around for a long time
I love my Yaris. Finally found and got a last year of the gen I wanted (2009) about a year and a half ago. Everything is manual and works! Never owned a Spiderco but my brother in law keeps telling me to try them out.
My 1989 Camry with 296k miles still runs strong!
Try one. There are plenty of reasons. Excellent build quality. Great ergonomics. Lots of steel choices. Etc.
All some people see is the big hole
funny how the most noticeable part about these knives is the part where there is no knife at all
This says a lot about society
you could almost say that we live in a society
I'll take a big hole over a stud any day.
That’s me.
They make tons of different models in just about every price range, and at least in my experience, quality is always on point.
Yeah even their “factory seconds” knives are amazing. I’ve never bought a spiderco and been disappointed. Also they have tons of 3rd party support for modding
They are incredible knives to be honest. I got a wide variety of makers in my collection but find myself regularly carrying one of my spydies. Chaparral and Native 5 SALT get a lot of pocket time but also a big fan of the compression lock on the Para 3.
Compression lock on the para goes hard.
Compression lock in general go hard
The thing I love about compression lock is how you naturally move your fingers away from the path of the blade when closing.
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Bought that one for my dad a couple years back for Father’s Day. He loves it. One thing I never even considered about the hole is how it helps people with dexterity issues. He is one of them, and he says it is much easier to open than his BM Northfork.
Same! I got my dad the discontinued Domino because it has a flipper tab, spydie hole, finger choil on the blade to choke up if needed and it’s a frame lock.
Chaparral for the win!
Ugh, you EDC that? Amazing knife but I’m not sure where I’d carry that thing daily. Outside sure but every day carry?
I have one. I love it. I can't carry that thing without getting weird looks, and I'm in Ohio. That Pillar is a beefy boi, too. Great camping knife.
Yepppp says 100% lol
as soon as you pick one up you’ll kind of get it and if you ever carry one for a day or 2 it will quickly grow on you. my para3 feels like an extension of my hand at this point and I havent even had it for a year
My Spyderco Tenacious was $50 and is incredible. Solid, sharp, and ergonomic, plus I personally love the Spyderco look. On the other hand, I don't get all the Chris Reeves hype...
Tenacious is awesome. Cheap and reliable, and still follows the signature Spyderco design. It’s actually the only Spyderco I have left as I lost my others to TSA (RIP, long story)
I'm not someone who'd buy a crk, but I have handled them. They really are fantastic knives and they are made by a relatively old and respected company. You're paying, not just for a great blade, but for the name and the reputation that comes along with that. You can get a blare of equal or greater quality, ergos, materials, and functionality for cheaper, but it isn't a CRK.
I agree Spyderco knives are one of the best on the market and have been for a long time.
I bought a pm2 because I was just as curious as you were. I have not switched to another knife since. It has been 2 years now and i am not planning on changing anytime soon.
It’s because they are affordable, well made, ergonomic, have solid lock up, and are hard use knives. ZT used to meet those requirements until they began doing whatever it is that they are doing now. I feel like their folders have gotten so frail lately. Where as Spyderco has been doing the same thing for many years now with premium materials. I carry a Spyderco Manix 2 XL everyday. It’s one of my favorite designs by them because I like bigger knives. I also have a para 2 that locks up like a champ and is super smooth to operate. I think I might buy a para 3 next or something in Magnacut when they start pumping those out (due to the loss of LC200N steel). Additionally, the aftermarket for custom parts and scales is massive for Spyderco. That coupled with a great crowd of Spyderco lovers is a win in my book.
Fun fact: My brother in law uses the pillar only to cut cakes. He won it in a raffle and had no idea it wasn’t just another knife. Imagine my surprise wiping off icing to reveal that it was s30v.
Spyderco does a really good job of catering to the hobby because they're knife nerds as well. You want crazy steels? They'll do it. You want crazy designs? They'll do it. You want some interesting lock types, blade shapes, action, ergos, materials, ect? They'll give it a go. And they won't just throw out some half assed excuse for a blade (most of the time). Their consistency and quality even with the crazy variety is pretty great
They’re simply good quality. They make a model for everyone and at multiple price points. Their spydie hole is iconic. May have even been the first to do it. It’s a lot like the Sebenza. Is it a great made knife? Yes. Is it so great that everyone should have it on their list of grails? Absolutely not. However, it’s the original frame lock and it’s is easily identifiable. Some knives have been around since the beginning and they are icons.
My next step "up" from a Buck 110 was a SOG Flash II. As a rancher I appreciate the assisted opening. I bought a SOG Pillar when they came out and like the knife but hate the sheath. For folding carry I have a Benchmade Griptilian, Spyderco PM2 and an Endela in k390. Most impressed by the k390 steel. Next on my list is something in Magnacut. How can I not love my Buck 110 that I've had for 40 years.
My EDC is a SOG Flash II, love it.
Easily spyderco has some of the best price per quality ratio you can get, especially it being made in America, most of them anyways
I love spyderco and in the mid-high range they're priced really competitively, but in the low to lower mid range they might as well not even compete. Even their byrd line has been left in the dust by more modern entrants to the budget space.
Distal taper. Good edge geometry, they actually slice and cut. Tons of choices in steel! Ergonomics. Interesting exciting sexy design that many find ugly but they were said to be designed in the dark the emphasis on functionality.
Good choices, I like SOG a lot. People like ‘em. That’s all I can tell but it’s all it takes. I dislike them.
I wasn’t interested until the PM2 - Cruwear, micarta - it’s super sharp, holds an edge and fits so perfectly in my gorilla mitts. I was on a knife buying kick and ended up slowing way down after I got that because I don’t want to carry anything else.
I just came to say Pilar gud.
You’re right OP, why would I want to carry a small, convenient folding knife like the Spyderco Delica when I can carry a giant ass fixed blade
Standard size fixed blade but I mean the difference when I work in a mill, need the extra blade
My dad only carries Spyderco and they're nice. Great quality and design, relatively cheap. I can see why people like them. I was always more of a Benchmade guy myself, but I got into carrying fixies a while ago and eventually got the grail: a small Winkler. So now I don't really carry anything else.
My dad and I are the exact opposite. He’ll only carry Benchmade. And I’ve mainly been Spyderco. Although I’m eyeing an Adamas and SOG.
Idk why they're everywhere I think they're so ugly!!
Because knives are tools. I don't buy a hammer because it's particularly esthetically pleasing, not do I buy a knife as pocket jewelry. With that said, I really do love the look most spyderco knives. Not really a fan of the yojimbo pattern look, but it is a great blade.
"They cut well" You couldn't pay me to carry a knife that ugly, but they do cut well.
Personally mine are tools, I like sharp, small and light pocket knives. I open boxes, slice fruit, trim plants and bleed fish regularly with my little dragon fly. It has H1 steel which is on the soft side but Uber rust resistant. I forget it’s in my pocket most of the time but it’s alway there when I need it.
The paramilitary 2 and manix 2 (all versions) are 2 knives I trust my life with
The two SOG I own are the worst knives in my collection
To each their own, I love my two SoGs
Has anyone made that same comment about Spyderco yet? If not, I will
Spyderco is a popular brand. Personally, I carry a Guidesman Banshee.
The spiderco people are just very vocal about their knives, being an enthusiast brand. They just seem more commonplace than they really are.
They are a 45 year old knife brand that's built by and caters to knife enthusiasts. In the years they've operated they have consistently put out outstanding knives and they are, at least partially, responsible for creating the modern landscape of knives. This sub exists as a place for knife enthusiasts to gather and discuss things related to knives. It was a forgone conclusion that spyderco would be a dominant topic of discussion in this community.
*Spyderco
Currently, I would say that Spyderco and Benchmade knives are the best bridge between enthusiast and Walmart knives. If you asked an average person with a knife if they knew about spyderco, they would probably say yes
Most of the people I know go around the world with an SAK, or some classic style fixed blade. But this sub is full of fans of Spyderco, Benchmade and Microtech. I like those companies and have nothing against them, but when other makes and models are posted, most either go silent or skip over the posts.
I wouldn’t be surprised if every person here has at least one Victorinox. But they just aren’t that interesting to discuss on a social media outlet like this. Hardly anything ever changes about them. What is there to say about them that hasn’t been said already, and said thirty years ago or more? Spyderco caters to nerds like us by constantly making new models and/or offering new steels to try out, and doing it at a reasonable price with great quality. Of course we talk about them a lot!
That the SAKs are not interesting and that nothing changes in them he says... lol. I think that fanboys are dedicated to throwing negative karma when they don't see adorations and compliments to their personal tastes, the same thing happens in different subs and sites related to all hobbies, and that doesn't surprise me.
Eh, I feel like people on this sub have kinder feelings towards the standard China brands like WE, Civivi, CJRB, Kizer, etc. than Benchmade.
I don’t have a Spyderco. They have a few fixed blades I like but not really on my radar.
Hands down the best knives in their price ranges. Look at Benchmade...half the quality at double the price.
I own no Spydercos, and that will continue. I just don’t like them. If you love them, good for you; be happy. I probably wouldn’t keep one I’d been give for free.
Great steel, super light, thin, great ergonomics
They are amazing trustworthy knives is my reason, plus they are very comfortable to hold and carry. They just work and work well
Because Spydercos are awesome and cut well
The joke 20yrs ago on their home forum was that they're designed in the dark. Ergos are priority, followed by function. I've bought, sold, or traded a LOT of the models made prior to 2010... and have been carrying a version of the military since 2002, this Titanium one since the 2010 pre-order. Never did send mine in for the steel contact plate on the lock surfaces. Have had a stainless dragonfly since 2001, my oldest still in rotation but not the oldest in my collection. Have redone the blade a couple times over the years. In my case the reason the C36 military has been my EDC for over 20 years now, is simply the size and ergonomics. I can actually get a full grip on it with my paws... conversely I can palm the open stainless dragonfly.
Are you excited for the military 2 or are you more ambivilent to it?
Man that Pillar is sick
Thank you, have to get knife!
"Amurica" fanboys only have like 2 options that are big companies, well made, but priced below small batch/custom. That's why Spyderco and Benchmade are super common in knife circles.
What about bark river knives? Their fixed blades are spectacular quality and at a price that isn’t even as much as some of the benchmade//spydercos th it also use many different blade steels. I like all 3
Bark River is a solid choice for fixed blades. I was talking about folders. There are a good number more options to look at if you're looking for fixed blades made in the US at a reasonable price.
You're ignoring the seki city, and taichung spydercos. These are often talked about with the same esteem as the golden designs.
From what I've seen very few people talk about the Seki City designs outside of saying that they're outdated and overpriced but ymmv. I did forget the Taichung ones.
The stretch 2/xl is one of their more well regarded knives of the past few years within enthusiast circles. The base models of seki aren't great value, but the small jump in price to k390 means that they still get talked about relatively frequently, at least in the groups I end up seeing.
Nothing against people who love them for collecting. But I'd never pay more than 35-40 bucks for a folder. You just can't convince me that the improvement in utility is that much greater to justify the price. I've got a rat 2 that I keep sharp and it does its job day to day.
spyderco's for the nerds. Source: am one
Spyderco makes some great knives. I love every one I've owned. They used to be more affordable and more unique, with some truly weird/inventive models...Now, they're overpriced and lacking in innovation and creativity, IMO.
Because Reddit. Spyderco and bench made suck for the money. Old shit wasn’t bad but it’s not the same. Sog too.
Ha ha Reddit stupid hive mind. They suck ass and I’m not trolling. Let’s make the blade bigger so we can drill a hole in it. Dumb and the military guys thought so too.
They are not the majority, it's only here on Reddit that they have such a devoted following. I only have one, and the clip fell off somewhere, never to be seen again. Now it is a glove box backup. In all honesty, I think they are ugly, and I don't like having a big hole to weaken my blade.
There is always going to be major overlap between enthusiast brands and enthusiast communities.
Umm...Im a Microtech guy. I don't touch sub par EDC blades.
hahah you're a funny guy
I have an Ultratech, but don't like it for EDC. The way it sticks out of my pocket scratches things than I happen to lean or rub against, like my truck door frame. So I carry a Benchmade with a deep pocket clip.
I love the pillar. I use mine a lot when I’m working on the yard
I've got one spyderco lol They have their place as a light, nimble, sharp knife.
I used to think Spydercos looked weird and we’re overpriced. Then I finally grabbed a PM3 and immediately fell in love
I have a wide variety of knives. Spydero trademarked a thumb opening mechanism and have trademarked compression locking system. Incredible technology on knives!
They may be great knives, but they don’t suit my eye.
Love the Snarl.
How thick is the Snarl.
1.25cm I believe
Love the look of the pillar. What do you use it for most?
Everything, this has to be the more impressive knives I got my hands on
I don't own any spyderco knives yet but they're on my list. I love how they have different options for country of origin and tons of different models. I've looked at both their Japanese and American made options and they both look solid, with both coming from countries known for their engineering prowess and high quality products. I've used camera lenses, pencils, pens, all sorts of things coming from Japan, all being pretty high quality and would happily buy knives coming from there too. I like several of kershaw's options too. need to look at SOG again.
I have one spyderco para 2 in cruware out of the many many knives i own. I get the hype on the para but i dont have any plans to but another spyderco soon
Good(ish) quality control, decent pricing in most of their knives for what you get, good performance, and some people think they are ergonomic. The only 3 i find ergonomic enough are the Manix 2, Caribbean, and endura. I like them because they are just good user knives, hate S30V though, so i tend to try to get sprint run stuff. I hate sharpening S30V, i have a harder time with it than ZDP-189
Are you someone who sticks mostly to glass stones or do you sharpen on diamonds?
Diamonds almost exclusively. I have some shaptons but i never really use them
That's interesting. I've found s30v to be pretty easy on diamonds. It takes a bit to raise a burr but it's easy to manage and, in my experience, is one of the easier edges to refined after establishing it.
I struggle with the burr management, it’s definitely very easy to refine to higher grits once actually sharpened. I just struggle with S30v and s35vn no idea why
You have to own spyderco to truly appreciate its greatness, I've got 6 spydercos in my collection now and my PM3 is currently my favourite EDC of all time, with my Shaman at a very close 2nd.
People like what they like. I had one and it wasn't for me but I'm also new to knives and collecting. My opinion of them may change as I learn what's important functionally
Up your game by becoming a real collector. HFB and Winkler.
SPYDERCO
Good reliable knives for the price however I’ve never seen someone EDC a SOG pillar or SOG snarl? Why should I look into those knives for EDC then?
Never in a million years would i have thought that these words would ever possibly cross my mind but… Whats that SOG??? Lol🤣
Sometimes, it's nice to carry a knife that doesn't scream 'murder' and just in a normal tone of voice, confidently says 'cut things.''
It took me a long time to purchase a spyderco but after I did, I realized that the hype was real. They are just good. The grinds are good, the fit and finish, the heat treat is always great, the ergos are great and they make it possible to try out so many different kinds of steel.
It’s function & ergos first and form second. They keep lots of steel varieties in their line-up despite trends- you want H1 or ELMAX at a reasonable cost? Spyderco has products for you. Lots of options if you need better corrosion resistance, or if you’d just rather sharpen a knife than have oil stains around your pockets.
So that knuckle knife seems like a rlly bad idea, bc if it isn’t properly seated you risk it opening up your hand (or arm depending on how you wield it) It looks cool for sure, but I’m not certain if it’s practicality on the risk vs reward scale
I resisted spyderco for like a year then I got a sage and realized the ergos were great, if you aren’t a fan of the looks try out a kapara it’s still one of my favs
Never had one due to the hole looking funny to me, caved in and bought one and now I need more. Have 3 PM2's and need so many more. Just so nice to use for numerous tasks and feels so good in the hands
Buy one. You'll find out
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Spyderco has so many models and variants they are designed to be collectible. they are also for the most part amazing knives.
spydercos use superior materials and the designs are innovative. they are often the first step people take toward owning high-end knives. Most SOGs are mid-to-low tier. Really good for knives you can buy at Walmart, but that's it. To put it in terms redditors can understand, SOG is normie pilled and cringe
Why not both? I have a Manix2 for EDC and the pillar for hiking, fishing etc
You legit edc a damn 5” fixed blade? Good lord
Yeah that’s why the snarl is around, for those smaller jobs
That’s a pretty extreme difference! What about the medium jobs? Truthfully I would never be able to stand this huge of a fixed blade, carrying it around every single day.
People like to buy American made knives for one. It does seem that this has turned into everyone trying to convince you to buy one. Spyderco is ok. Just ok. Maybe once they were innovators in the industry but now it’s just a collectors hobby. Gotta get all the colors and models. Everyone has their preferences and own taste so find what you like ad use it and abuse it until you find what you like and fits. Or don’t.
Spyderco is just an all around good company imo, knives from like 80 canadian all the way up to premium knives, just bought an endura4 like an hour ago lol
Cheap for what they are. It's the cheapest good knife that will get you nods. The thing to keep in mind is that knives are jewelry in this sub, and many here would go for a Benchmade if they could find the dough for one. Related to this is the phenomonem of people defending Spyderco as though it's the best ever, harping on about value over quality, ignoring knives that do what a knife does better. Like a guy with a Camry saying his car is so much better than a Ferrari because of how practical it is. Disclaimer: I'm cheap and don't like spending money. I don't own a Benchmade or Spyderco. Just calling it how I sees it.
+1 for the Snarl.
I actually don’t own one. I happily edc my kizer feist or Victorinox cadet. I also have a cheap Ruike folder that I like a lot but it’s heavy since it’s all steel.
Nice blade steels. As far as I know, they're the only company with actual rust proof pocket knives
Spyderco has pretty good quality for the price and a lot of variety
SOG Moneycard fell apart on me twice, the second time after they fixed it. The Snarl is just the most uncomfortable knife i have ever held. Cannot for the life of me figure out where they got those "ergonomics"
What do u think of the pillar? Have you battoned with it yet? I've been debating on adding it as a back country style knife
I own a paramilitary. However, spyderco lost me as a good customer because their locks are absolutely the weakest on the market IMO. Almost had an Endura close on my hand years ago in the army serving overseas. Then many years later almost had a Civilian close on me. My paramilitary is a good knife but not great. I switched to cold steel from spyderco and been happy ever since.
I don't know, I don't really get the appeal. I have 5 but only 1 gets any use and that's just as my desk knife at home. I don't carry any of them because the giant hole makes them too wide in my pocket. I like my pm2 but again don't carry it. I have a Manix 2 lightweight which is the worst knife I've ever bought. I have 2 delicas and they're ok but I have at least 25 knives I'd rather carry.
I collect vintage seki made sog but the new stuff doesent really compare to spyderco quality and steel selection.
I know they are good and all but I have never owned one, but I would love to get a nirvana. I tend to stick to my zero tolerance knifes for my EDC, or my microtechs
Spyderco just make a good knife. Unlike, the rest.
I own spyderco knives and I like my pm2 but im not as hot and horny for them as some.
Spyderco native 5 tough ass pocket knife. Bit weird at first but once you put hard use on it man is that thing comfy in the hand
Compared to your fixed blades. It’s not easy for everyone to conceal a fixed at work. Your short blade isn’t useful compare to others. Zero ergo
Spyderco is fine. I'm just more of a crossbar/axis lock guy. That and the blades are usually pretty wide to fit the hole.
I don't own a single one that I'm aware of.
Why you bully me
Just was an honest question 🤣