Spyderco Blades: Your Opinions?

[danielocean03]

I'm interested in buying a Spyderco knife or two, the more I've read on them over on Bladeforums.com and handling a few here and there that friends have, I'm really liking what i've seen so far. I like the Military knives, the Endura, the Stretch, as well as many others. From what paddling_man and tyler34 have echoed, it appears that their steels of ZDP-189 and S90V are both outstanding in terms of durability and ability to hold a keen edge. My first will likely be a stretch in ZDP-189.

So, who here owns a Spyderco or two and would like to weigh in on them?

 

[shooter521]

I know squat about blade steel, but I've owned a number of Spydercos in a couple different models (Delica, and more recently the Native III) over the years, and have been impressed with their ergonomics, quality and price point.

 

[lawrra]

I've had an Endura (lost in the woods *sigh*), and currently have a Police. My Police is fully serrated and holds an edge well (v8-10 stainless). The Endura was also fully serrated and held a good edge. Both knives are under $100

 

[m_deaner]

I own the following spydercos:
- Military G-10 / S30V
- Military Carbon Fiber / S90V
- Native FRN / S30V
- Caly 3 carbon fiber / ZDP189
- Paramilitary G-10 / D2 steel
- Mule S90V
- Mule M4

They're all great and I love them all. But my all time favorite has to be the military. The plain-vanilla G-10/S30V model is my EDC, and has been for several years. S90V and ZDP 189 both hold their edge well, but for my usage S30V is more than good enough. I do like to use my "super steel" spydercos on camping trips when I expect to use my knives a lot in between sharpening.

My next spyderco is going to be a FRN handled Stretch in ZDP-189. IMO, ZDP takes a very keen edge and holds it for a long time. You do have to take basic precautions against corrosion though (tuf-cloth every once in a while is fine). S90V doesn't take quite as good of an edge, but holds it just as good as the ZDP while being easier to sharpen and more corrosion resistant.

 

[tyler34]

I still think the best value in "pocket" knives today is the spyderco tenacious. it doesn't use any exotic steel but it's fit and finish are top notch. I also love the native. I'm not a fan of enduras or delicas because I don't like the handles being so light it just feels unbalanced to me but thats just a pet peeve for me, I will however be buying one in zdp-189. the nice thing about spyderco is they usually have multiple grades of popular styles so you can buy one that fits your $$$ needs.

 

[HMMurdock]

I have a Sypderco Endura which I carried every day as a law enforcement officer in Las Vegas. I still carry it every time I leave the house now. I'm loyal and when it comes to a folding blade it's all I'll have from here on out!

 

[tyler34]

, ZDP takes a very keen edge and holds it for a long time.

I know some people putting 10 degree and sub 10 degree edges on them. crazy f"ing sharp!

 

[esrice]

Alex, be sure to have a "Spyderco call" at NFA Day. I'm sure there's 2 or 3 of us with them in our pockets. We'd be glad to share.

 

[lowriderjim]

I have been carrying an Enduro of several years. I abuse it for a letter opener and many kinds of tools including a pill divider. It is partially serated model which comes in handy for tool uses.

It is thin and clips easily to the pockets. I especially like the one hand deployment and repocketing when abusing the knife as a tool. This something I would definately look at for a daily carry piece.

I bought mine from a friend used and it is well worth the money, I probably would not use it for skinning large game but for a easily deployable tool, I'm happy/

 

[cubby]

zdp gets STUPID sharp! i dig it.

 

[KokomoDave]

My Waved Endura was reground by Tom Krein and it's freaky sharp as heck and I maintain it that way.