Spyderco, never been a fan....until now. (some pics)

[mikey.elefant]

I love my opinels and i hope they don't get offended as I write this.

There is no secret that spyderco manufactures some very high Quality made knives, probably the best in the world of factory knives.

I myself have always liked to have an Opinel in my pocket, easy to use not tactical look and great quality- not to mention that wood feels better in my hand.

On my way down the I-70 road in Colorado i chose to take a side road to Golden Co, where i found some of the best folding knives in the World(???)

I purchased the value folders, the Ambitious, Persistence and tenacious. I will be keeping the Ambitious and giving away the other two as gifts.

 

[dwardo]

I do know what you mean as they are "fugly" but they are brilliant knives. I only have a couple but the UKPK is brilliant. (I can hear British red and others tussing.. )
The steel takes and wicked edge and holds it better than any other knife I have. It is a very easy one handed opening and very light weight.

 

[British Red]

I only have a couple but the UKPK is brilliant. (I can hear British red and others tussing.. ).

Yup. Having paid good money for one and carried it, I still think that they are poorly designed, badly made and obscenely priced

 

[Hedgecrafter]

I have a spyderco urban and I love it.
I could never pay £120 for a 2.5 inch folding knife again so I try and look after it. But it comes with me everywhere I'm not allowed a fixed blade. I think they are a great design. Very overpriced, but then you are paying for all the R&D that went in to making it.

 

[Nice65]

Keep the Tenacious, you'll be kicking yourself if you don't.

Cuts bread, spreads butter, feathers sticks. It's a great all rounder.

Red, I'm happy for you to have a look if you'd like. For a budget knife it's a pleasure to own.

 

[British Red]

That's a very kind offer - but I own a UKPK and it put me right off Spyderco folders. I have a featherlight fixed blade (pre hole in blade) thats okay - but the folders do nothing for me

 

[munkiboi182]

I'm of the same view with opinels. I carry my no7 every where. Can't really comment on the spyderco's as I've never tried them but heard a lot of good things

 

[HillBill]

I'm with Red on Spyderco.... Really not a fan of their knives at all. I've never had one personally, but i have handled some. Not my cup of tea, don't like the hole.

 

[oldtimer]

I've got a locking one I acquired from somewhere or other. It has a serrated section which I don't like and I prefer either my Mora, Opinel or SAK. It seem to me to have the disadvantages of a fixed blade without the advantage of a folder. Could be useful for water based activities though. If anyone over 18 wants one, I'm open to trade!

 

[sandbender]

"...probably the best in the world of factory knives..."

mmm, not sure I'd agree with that, different strokes for different folks I suppose. I have a UKPK, it is well made but I find it uncomfortable to use and I don't like the edge profile so much, I'm more of a Benchmade fan. Thanks for the pics though.

"...and giving away the other two as gifts..."

Make sure they give you a penny.

 

[georann]

I looked at the UKPK and decided there was no way at that price! Bought a Byrd Tern (almost the same, and still Spyderco just not made in the US) instead for a much more reasonable price! Generally very happy with it