I just watched your video very informative, I'm going to buy my second Spyderco because of you already have the Yojimbo2 love it but never thought about getting another one. Really like the look of that Manix, where did you get those scales? I want one just like that. Keep putting out the great content, I just subscribed to your channel
@@metal_complex Man are you witty. Ha Ha Ha save your.... Well in case you didn't know. There are a ton of morons on this earth. I'm sure a handful of them watch your videos (to include me) these fools are running around saying it like their fav RUclipsr. I have to hear these fools.
About 10 years ago I was working in the city and passed a knife shop that had spyderco knives on display and I was intrigued. Had a few swiss army knives and a leatherman but had never considered getting a dedicated folder. In Australia these knives are very expensive, so I ended up choosing the ambitious, it was a good size for what I needed and far cheaper than the US made ones. It was and still is a fantastic little workhorse that really opened my eyes. Last Christmas I bought myself a g10 para 3 as a reward for a hard years work and in a couple of days I'll have a lightweight para 3 arriving. I dont have a lot of cash to spend after bills are paid, so if I put my money down I expect quality in a product, and in my experiences so far spyderco deliver. A triumph of form and function.
Yes they are hard working, reliable knives. They are my go-to. Even the budget models like the ambitious and tenacious are well worth the money in my opinion
@@patriotsfan1236 not really, still don't really get it, and won't own one, and am years into the hobby. Mainly because Spyderco don't produce a real usable flipper, and I like high end Chinese flippers like Reate.
I know this is an old video, but in 1996 as 19 year old construction worker I walked into a hardware store and there was a spyderco display near the register. It was the first time I seen a knife with a pocket clip and a full serrated blade. I bought it and within the first 20 seconds of playing with it in my truck I sliced my thumb with that serrated blade so deep I had to get stitches. Been a spyderco fan ever since.
When I first saw a Spyderco I immediately loved the design. Wow. I hated old school pen knife design with the bolster and nail nick. I was shocked after getting one how ergonomic and just practical and usable the shape actually is. I totally agree with your summations. Spyderco invented the wheel of the knife world.
It's so funny how many of us have the same story. When I was younger the first couple knives I bought were gerbers and cold steels. I saw spyderco on websites and just said, 'oh weird'. Wasn't sure why they were being promotes as a major brand. Years later I bought a tenacious, and now the majority of the knives I own are spyderco. Getting one in hand really makes you realize what a fantastic product they have, and the designs even start to look more appealing as you see the function in them.
"The knife world" To non knife people this is a window looking into a nieche hobby and activity from the outside. To knife people, this is a wonderful imaginary realm, where knives grow on trees, and streams of nano oil flow.
I've been carrying Spyderco's for what almost 30 years now. My uncle was a LEO and carried a super early model when they were like mysterious super-high-end knives and it stuck with me into being a Firefighter/Medic and a Wilderness EMT instructor. I worked with a bunch of local PNW knife companies (Gerber, Benchmade, Leatherman and Kershaw) doing field/destructive testing and design refinement for some well known knives and tools but I always carried a Spyderco (and an ESEE) on my life-vest when doing float trips and in my pack when out hunting and backpacking/teaching while I was supposed to be testing other brands knives. Ive never had a Spyderco fail me and Ive used their knives in really stupid and just plain nasty conditions.
My 1st knife was a delica back in 1992. The pocket clip is molded into the scale. Seeing it in the display case, I instantly feel in love with Spyderco!!!
That was my first one-hand open knife too. Carried that thing for years and years and loved it. A coworker broke the tip on it using it like a screwdriver.
Recent convert to Spydercos here. Ever since I put a Para 3 in my hand I was baptized into Spydercoism and immediately saw the light. Love their knives and love the company.
Been on a knife kick lately and I finally bought a Spyderco. Wasn't a fan of the looks but too many ppl swear by them so I got a para 3. Within 2 hours it became my favorite knife.
Thank you for this video! I'm a new subscriber to your channel, and I literally typed: "What's the deal with Spyderco knives?" into RUclips, and this video came up. A lot of the time in the knife world it seems like form is held in a higher regard than function. Now that I understand that Spyderco has the reverse of that perspective in mind, I understand the design more, and they are definitely a lot more interesting to me now.
my first “nice” knife was a toss up between a osbourne benchmade and the p.m.2. went with the spiderco and use the crap out of it for last 3 yrs. dropped it last yr and of course it landed on the tip while over concrete😡. chipped the tip off and put it up for months. finally sent it in and got it reground, and they disassembled it for me and cleaned it up. now it’s brand new and they sent me some stickers. great company and look forward to another purchase in the future!
I scan all these videos trying to decide my next buy, and you gave me a GREAT side by side of all the flagship models and what sound they make when they pop open. TY SO MUCH.
Finally a video that is very informative because I had the same exact questions I've always thought they're def kind of ugly but people swear by them so I can't knock it till I try it, I mean I used to say the same thing of Morakniv knives until I actually bought one and said wow had to get two more.
Today my first spyderco arrived exactly a week ago, in the photos it looks very very different, when I opened the box it was love at first sight, I bought it because it was the pm 2 edition with cpm rex 45 and copper handle and it was simply without words, beautiful in every way
I'm not a fan of them at all, BUT sometimes a maker just does it all. Like spyderco. They have SO MANY models. I saw the relatively new Swick 5 the other day and I bought one. Spyderco is great because they make a wide variety of knives in a wider variety of sizes and shapes. Basically if you say you don't like a single spyderco it's because you hate the brand, they have a knife you like I promise.
I have probably owned and handled between 3500 and 4000 different knifes and two of my absolute favorites are the once I use today a Spyderco Manix2 in Cru-wear and Dragonfly in ZDP-189 I really love them both for their really awesome ergonomics.
I was given a Spyderco about 25 years ago with a thumb stud. It was well built for the price at the time (like $20 in the late 90's), it showed its use and abuse but it held together for a good 10-15 years, until it was lost during a house move. Very functional pocket folder.
I polished the edge on my Kapara and Smock while watching this video. My Para 3 Maxamet never needs to be polished! Form follows function on Spyderco knives. I remember hearing about Spyderco knives and seeing maybe one when I was younger. I thought “what’s the deal with that hole?”. I don’t know why it didn’t already make sense to me after growing up with thumbnail nicks. Later I got a PM2 and now I feel like I wasted a lot of years carrying other knives! Good stuff.
First got into balisongs and bought a kershaw lucha. Was suprised with how useful having a knife around was. Got into knives and bought a kabar usmc (im a history nerd). Was looking for an edc for the last month and finally just settled on a spyderco alcyone. Arriving in a week, hope i love it! Thanks for all the info this video helped my decision to go with a spyderco for my first folder
Dude couldn't agree with you more. Your enthusiasm matches mine. I would always recommend these knives to anybody who was asking for a pocket knife. I own a pm2 and a manix 2 lightweight. I love both of them. Noted that I'm probably one of the newbys your talking about. I feel though that through your channel and channels like yours have helped me be more educated and informed on my purchases.
Spoderco is why I got into knives. Always thought they were weird till I received the ROC cleaver by spiderco and now I have a para 3 with a full flytanium titanium kit. Love it ans carry it every day! Shamen is next!
Really nice and accurate plug for Spyderco. I can recall seeing them MANY years ago (I’m OLD)!when they first popped up and I hated the visual esthetics (i.e., the BUMP) 😂. I’m pretty sure that the first one I got was an Endura, but I’m not sure. Could have been a Delica I guess, but the steel was Gen-1. Very functional knife actually. It was likely 1991-1992. I still didn’t like the look. and I usually carried a Camillus folder I got in the Marine Corps. Following that I discovered the Emerson chisel ground CQC, and was hooked on that until the explosion of companies making one-handers.
Spyderco,”Hold my cup”. Love it Def a huge Spyderco fan boy, that even had to go back and make my youngest son watch this video to make him understand not from me why so many love spyderco. He is a Benchmade fanboy. One thing I always told my boy was I just couldn’t get into Benchmade as much because of their prices. Didn’t feel a lot of their knives just few years bk with just 154cm or vg10 steel on $100 plus knives etc on a frn type body etc.. glad they have finally changed their blade steal but still a frn or cf-elite handle to me is not worth $180 etc with even s30v on it. Unfortunately hating to say it spyderco is going same way now and it’s killing me. Understand a small price job after a few years etc if material and cost go up etc....for company but just to go up on em cause they know they can. Or this across the board price jump after Jan 1,2020.. heck u even say the Spyderco Shaman went from 150 to 180 and now after that price jump its $202 and change...killing me. For that price I’d want to have some titanium on that handle somewhere or something special then just g10 and cpm s30v. I don’t have a ton of money(not many do) but def not since going on disability after second back surgery etc and having 5 kids to care for it’s def making me have to think twice if I can even invest into another spyderco like used all the time. Even more with the way the budget priced knives from China nowadays coming here with titanium, carbon fiber, sculpted g10 or mircarta etc. all for under $100. Heck even Companies like Kershaw are making some decent American made knives at a good price point if I need to say I bought American.... granted I’m sure I will still get Spyderco. Heck my last was the Kapara before price jump. I was interested in getting a replacement for my pacific salt I gave my oldest son but their new one is now over $100 and all if seen em really do is take out the liners. So I’m paying a lot more for less material then their original. Don’t know where I may stand in future with spyderco because I truly do love the ones I got now and want so many more. But I really need to look at cost and like you say point of diminishing returns
I am relatively new to your page & really admire your enthusiasm for this genre. I am exploring some of your older content & just viewed this vid. Even though I am new to Spyderco, I am also enjoying a few of the Spyderco folders that have been recently purchased. The design & functionality have grown on me the more that I deploy & use them. This has been a very educational & enlightening view into this company.
I have a Para3 for about one year. The G10 allows me to keep a secure hold on the knife. Very sharp and holds its edge.The only negative for my knife is that the action is very stiff. Even using a high end nano lube only barely helps. While I can ship it to Colorado, I'm not yet prepared to pay to send it. It's not a deal breaker.
My first Spyderco 1991 was an endura gen 1 molded pocket clip no liners I still own it... My second Spyderco was a delica 2 no liners but metal pocket clip... Then finally delica four serrated.. I just ordered a plain edge flat ground delica 4 .. I also own a salt & Pacific salt.. these are like the Gen 2 delicas in enduras no liners but in H-1 rust free steel for diving in snorkeling.. I have a ladybug in H-1 .. and an older remote access that I use for work in a AUS 8 steel
My only problem with Spyderco is price. Yes. There are budget Spydercos. But once you get past the gateway models, they can get very pricey. I carried a Gerber LST for years. I paid $12 and loved the light weight and zero intimidation factor. But the blade only stayed sharp if I didn’t use it, and it was limited in what I could cut with it. Okay, I replaced the LST with a standard Dragonfly 2, which is better in every conceivable way-no contest. But it cost $68! I’ve since added a Dragonfly K390 Wharncliffe and a Manix 2 Lightweight. So, yeah. Spyderco makes some great stuff. Aesthetics vanish when it’s in your hand. Ergonomics takes over and it’s a win.
So my first Spyderco was a millie which I was reluctant to carry at first cause the size then once i did i was hooked since i have bought two different pm2’s and four pm3’s and have carried a Spyderco pretty much everyday since (so for the past two years)
And I totally agree with you about the ball bearing lock, I like it but it’s very awkward to close 1 handed, just like you I have to kind of move the butt into my palm to flick it close and not long ago I accidentally cut my finger pretty bad closing it, of course it can be closed perfectly safely 2 handed and the actual lock is super strong but we all know it’s brilliant to flick the blades of Spydercos in and out 1 handed 😂
Bought myself the chicago as my very first spyderco. A small knife that is easy to conceal and carry but I have my eyes on the manix 2 as well... I held it in my hand at the knife shop and I was attracted to it....
I bought my first Spyderco around... 1990 or so - a serrated edge Copilot. My college roommate was an avid climber and NOLS instructor and swore by the brand. Turns out he was right. Today, I own the Para3 G-10, the Chaparral with raffir noble scales and the Kapara. I love flippers but the Spydie hole is a fantastic deployment technology.
Balisong comment, the quick draw would blow your mind, I use my PM2 and my bench made 51 as my edc, the standard Hollywood opening definitely isn't the fastest draw
I still remember my first one back in 95 or 96, Cliffhanger was amazing and a buddy had a Native 1 or 2 full spydie edge and I had a cold steel lockback(think Buck 110). We traded that day and I carried it until I lost it while in the military in 2006. Loved that blade I have a vg10 native 3full spydie edge and a Native 5 lightweight 1st release which was in S35VN instead of S30V. I always wished it was bigger like my GB2 I just got the Native Chief in M390 and I'm atoked
I also was immediately drawn to Spyderco. The tool aspect of them is just undeniable. I use my carry knives a lot throughout the day for work, days off, whatever day they make great users. My current favorite is my s110v manix lw. I (and it) can just cut All. Day. Long!!!
Yea I got a para 2 s110v. Love that steel. But I'm buying a manix 2 with m390 steel this week.. Everyone has been raving about bohlers m390. About time i see what all the hype is about. EBay seller has them with tan g10 scales for 140 bucks! I can't pass that up!
@@wchurchill419 m390 is great stuff. I had a para 3 in this steel and while the steel was super fun, the knife got sold. I just cannot stand the compression lock or the ergonomics of the para models, among a bunch of other stuff. I'm currently carrying a fullsize Benchmade griptilian with deathgripscales and it's phenomenal. Good luck with the manix!
@@robertmorano2372 thanks bud. Yea I have a couple benchmades as well. osborne 940 and 940-1. After the manix, the benchmade bailout (the one with the window breaker on the end) is next up on the list. I've been drooling over that one. The manix has a ball bearing lock, so that should be a nice upgrade compared to the liner lock. I'm not a fan of the liner locks either and I really like the axis lock but something strange happened to me over the weekend. I put some new titanium screws in my 940 and when I changed the pivot screw it seems the axis lock doesn't work as good as it used to. Its not as fluid. Im thinking they are really sensitive, idk? I prolly won't evwr change the screws on another one
For me, my 1st compression lock was a Para3 lightweight workhorse in black on black.🖤 My second Spyderco came in the mail as a special edition Shaman in "Rosewood" and that knife is perfect for now... maybe forever.😍
You're bang on about how a lot of people hate the look of the Spyderco knives when they see them for the first time, I did. Now I'm a huge fanboy lol, I bank for the vid
When I was back in middle school I got into pocket knives. Mostly just had Walmart junk until my dad and I went to a blade show and he got me a Kershaw Volt ll, which still today is one of my favorites. Then for my 18th birthday I got a black on black PM2 and since then my Spyderco collection has been steadily multiplying.
Started years ago when the tenacious just came out. Lost it right away and replaced it with a delica and dragonfly. Many years later, I daily carry a PM2 in s110v
Spyderco is an acquired taste. At least it was for me. I didn't get it until I bought my first made in Golden knife, the Para3 light weight.The variety of blade steels that Spyderco uses is kewl. I'm all in now.
I am Spyderco user/owner. I've had a number of different models over the decades and currently carry a Native. All my Spydercos were made in Japan or USA. Also a fan of Cold Steel and Balisong for about the same length of time. Out-of-the-box quality has been very good on Spydercos, no adjustments needed, but the high price has always bugged me. The Native opens fine when recently cleaned/lubed but will quickly become sluggish on opening/closing because of the lack of lube or lint. The frame sides (handles) ride directly against the blade near the pivot point using no spacers. Wear on the blade sides are evident of this contact on the Native and other models I've owned. Not a good design IMO. Spyderco is not common or available at many Gun shows in California and Arizona IMO. I worked the shows for years around 2000-2010 period frequently. Less so after 2010. My most recent purchases have all been Cold Seel only. A couple of Recon 1s, a commercial chef 10", AD15 green and a 12" San mai Tanto. They are a better value with some degree of adjustment needed out-of-the-box, such as spring tension and edge sharpening. Unlike the Spyderco Native that is basically rivited together, non serviceable, the Cold Steels are serviceable. The AD15 green, made in Taiwan, has been the most flawless out-of-the-box Cold Steel I've experienced in recent times. Made in Japan of decades past was better but the cost reduction of Taiwan, about one third or more IMO, is substantial for many.
I love Spydeco knives! My first set of knives after serving in Iraq 🇮🇶 and Afghanistan 🇦🇫 was Spydeco. I carried a civilian and endura for work, they never failed me. I wish they would remake the civilian. Semper Fidelis! Gunny Sends!
This may be an older Video but I’m relatively new to the world of knife collecting and I can’t agree more about the part where you describe your initial feelings about the design being completely wiped away by the superb ergonomics! I always thought “WTH are all those people raving about Spydercos, they are ugly af.” Then I bought a UKPK (living in Germany I was looking for a one hand opening non locking knife) and oh my god, I was in love with the ergos, it just fit my hand like a glove! I bought a Para 3 LW shortly after, also great ergos and now I caught the Spydie bug 😂 The PM 2 CruCarta, Manix 2 S110V, Smock and the Byrd Robin (for food prep when out and about) are now on my wish list…
Mc I can't believe you don't own the Amalgam. I absolutely 💯 love it over any other Spyderco. An of course to each his own. I know some don't care for the flipper %eating in the way of the compression lock. I easily worked thru that in a few minutes. Anywho, love your channel. Thanks
I use a Clip it Delica I bought about 20 years ago and I still love it. It's nice and thin for the pocket and it opens perfectly. I just wish it didn't have any serrations. Love the channel man.
Great video. Love my Spydercos! (Para 3, Delica 4 and DF2) I don't like thumb studs at all anymore. Really looking forward to picking up a PM2 ,Shaman and Native 5 someday. I love choils.
I was in the same boat as MC for years, hated how they looked. Finally broke down and bought a pm2 a week ago, s45vn, and I now love it. Planning on buying a couple more spydercos.
I’ve been a fan of Spyderco for years and the one that I own that is my favorite is the Janisong. I managed to pick one up a year ago and love it. Funny thing is I was mindlessly flipping it, managed to drop it less than a foot above my right leg, and it is so scary sharp the only thing that stopped it was my femur. I’m to much of an idiot to go to the ER, so I have a nice scar now and it managed to hit a specific nerve that makes it feel like someone is pulling up on my kneecap when I push on the scar. Such a weird but cool feeling. Yeah, I might be strange, but sometimes the story behind a scar can be the most entertaining or beautiful story.
Greatest thing about Spyderco knives is spyder hole .. I love it a lot better than some studs or any other type of opening stud... I personally think they're attractive and I like the blade shape...
Have a PM2 and a Delica. Absolutely love love love the Delica. Can’t tell it’s In My pocket even with sweatpants. So light weight. Just love the action on it. And yes, the blade gets thru everything rather easily
Just ordered a dark blue Para 3 with S110V blade, also got an MXG clip for it as well. It cost $205 plus the $24 for the clip. The Houge Ritter that I got last week was a much better value but I wanted a Mid Size Spiderco and the blue with the S110V was calling to me. Any way, I now have my first Spiderco on it’s way to me. Thanks.
I have delica, manix2, and pm2. My problem with them is they are wide (from back of blade to back of handle). I carry a lot of stuff every day and the wilderness makes getting in and out of pocket to grab other stuff out of that pocket an issue. Second compression lock is hard to manipulate wearing leather work gloves. I prefer axis lock on benchmade because for me it's easier to manipulate with gloves on.
just got my first- a dragonfly 2 in pink and s30v. i like their midsize and serrated stuff, but this one filled a niche i needed very well. cuts CRAZY well
Spyderco is great if you want sharp flat ground knives. Cold Steel is great if you want durable hard use knives. CRKT is great if you want really cheap knives. Benchmade is great if you want to pay too much.
Well how about SOG knives, Kershaw, I bought some knives at a gun show today 3/23/24 I can't find any knife stores or sporting goods stores where can I buy for a knife collection
I found over 20 of those Spydercos cleaning out a basement. Sold them all on Ebay. Maybe I should have kept one. But, on just the Spydercos I made 1500 bucks.
Just bought a Manix 2 today, can't wait for it. Had a old dragonfly my grandmother gave me when I was younger, lost it when I moved out from my parents place and hate that I didn't spend extra time digging for it.
I love the looks of them personally! I just got my first Delica and love it too. But I think the Manix and Para 3 are "my" knives. But my next two are probably the Para 2 and Native.
New to Spyderco knives, have always carried a small gas station knife since 7 years of age, upgrading to Kershaw Leek that was the most $35.00 I’m to rough on stuff but 2 months ago I purchased a Dragonfly little thing is razor sharp and really good quality for a plastic handled knife, a week ago I received my Para 3 LW a fan was born my next will be the Kara and possibly Yojimbo today they delivered a Sharp Maker.
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I just watched your video very informative, I'm going to buy my second Spyderco because of you already have the Yojimbo2 love it but never thought about getting another one. Really like the look of that Manix, where did you get those scales? I want one just like that. Keep putting out the great content, I just subscribed to your channel
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@@metal_complex Man are you witty. Ha Ha Ha save your.... Well in case you didn't know. There are a ton of morons on this earth. I'm sure a handful of them watch your videos (to include me) these fools are running around saying it like their fav RUclipsr. I have to hear these fools.
About 10 years ago I was working in the city and passed a knife shop that had spyderco knives on display and I was intrigued. Had a few swiss army knives and a leatherman but had never considered getting a dedicated folder. In Australia these knives are very expensive, so I ended up choosing the ambitious, it was a good size for what I needed and far cheaper than the US made ones. It was and still is a fantastic little workhorse that really opened my eyes. Last Christmas I bought myself a g10 para 3 as a reward for a hard years work and in a couple of days I'll have a lightweight para 3 arriving. I dont have a lot of cash to spend after bills are paid, so if I put my money down I expect quality in a product, and in my experiences so far spyderco deliver. A triumph of form and function.
Yes they are hard working, reliable knives. They are my go-to. Even the budget models like the ambitious and tenacious are well worth the money in my opinion
@@chimchu3232 tenacious is my first spyderco. As soon as I used it for a few days I understood it. Been wanting a PM2 for a couple years now.
@@Fobes pm2 is one of favorite knives. 100% worth the money imo
Yep same for me! Walking past Wellington surplus in Perth and I walked in and walked out with a para 2.
Once you get over the looks of the PM2 and actually buy one.... it's all over... lol
i think they are sexy tho......
@@patriotsfan1236 not really, still don't really get it, and won't own one, and am years into the hobby. Mainly because Spyderco don't produce a real usable flipper, and I like high end Chinese flippers like Reate.
@@waveman0 how does Spyderco not "produce a useable flipper"......... Stupid comment.
@@patriotsfan1236 hes a troll
@@waveman0 agree
I know this is an old video, but in 1996 as 19 year old construction worker I walked into a hardware store and there was a spyderco display near the register. It was the first time I seen a knife with a pocket clip and a full serrated blade. I bought it and within the first 20 seconds of playing with it in my truck I sliced my thumb with that serrated blade so deep I had to get stitches. Been a spyderco fan ever since.
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When I first saw a Spyderco I immediately loved the design. Wow. I hated old school pen knife design with the bolster and nail nick. I was shocked after getting one how ergonomic and just practical and usable the shape actually is. I totally agree with your summations. Spyderco invented the wheel of the knife world.
It's so funny how many of us have the same story. When I was younger the first couple knives I bought were gerbers and cold steels. I saw spyderco on websites and just said, 'oh weird'. Wasn't sure why they were being promotes as a major brand. Years later I bought a tenacious, and now the majority of the knives I own are spyderco. Getting one in hand really makes you realize what a fantastic product they have, and the designs even start to look more appealing as you see the function in them.
Exactly. I had the same experience, once I held/used the tenacious I immediately ordered a pm2. Fantastic solidly built knives
Ditto
Spyderco delica was my first folding knife, and it's still my favorite and my EDC. The dimensions, weight, everything It's the perfect knife for me !
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To knife people, this is a wonderful imaginary realm, where knives grow on trees, and streams of nano oil flow.
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I've been carrying Spyderco's for what almost 30 years now. My uncle was a LEO and carried a super early model when they were like mysterious super-high-end knives and it stuck with me into being a Firefighter/Medic and a Wilderness EMT instructor. I worked with a bunch of local PNW knife companies (Gerber, Benchmade, Leatherman and Kershaw) doing field/destructive testing and design refinement for some well known knives and tools but I always carried a Spyderco (and an ESEE) on my life-vest when doing float trips and in my pack when out hunting and backpacking/teaching while I was supposed to be testing other brands knives. Ive never had a Spyderco fail me and Ive used their knives in really stupid and just plain nasty conditions.
I got my first Spyderco a few months ago and it's the Sprint run Para 3 in carbon fiber and 52100. This is a great knife and I plan to get a PM2.
How’s that 52100
My 1st knife was a delica back in 1992. The pocket clip is molded into the scale. Seeing it in the display case, I instantly feel in love with Spyderco!!!
That was my first as well. I was about 12 years old when I got it, and it was fully serrated with the molded in pocket clip…
That was my first one-hand open knife too. Carried that thing for years and years and loved it. A coworker broke the tip on it using it like a screwdriver.
For years I couldn’t stand the look of Spyderco’s. They are finally growing on me. Looking to buy a 3rd one soon.
When I 1st saw Spyderco, it was one of the smaller plastic handle ones and I thought it was a flea market knife.
Lol 😂
Recent convert to Spydercos here. Ever since I put a Para 3 in my hand I was baptized into Spydercoism and immediately saw the light. Love their knives and love the company.
i'm just now getting drunk on spyderco's, I held a friends spidey and was HOOKED, only problem is some have the 5 letter word that I hate "CHINA"
@@silverwiskers7371 totally, probably the thing I hate most about them is there are SO many fakes out there.
Purchased only from an established dealer.
Been on a knife kick lately and I finally bought a Spyderco. Wasn't a fan of the looks but too many ppl swear by them so I got a para 3. Within 2 hours it became my favorite knife.
Thank you for this video! I'm a new subscriber to your channel, and I literally typed: "What's the deal with Spyderco knives?" into RUclips, and this video came up. A lot of the time in the knife world it seems like form is held in a higher regard than function. Now that I understand that Spyderco has the reverse of that perspective in mind, I understand the design more, and they are definitely a lot more interesting to me now.
my first “nice” knife was a toss up between a osbourne benchmade and the p.m.2. went with the spiderco and use the crap out of it for last 3 yrs. dropped it last yr and of course it landed on the tip while over concrete😡. chipped the tip off and put it up for months. finally sent it in and got it reground, and they disassembled it for me and cleaned it up. now it’s brand new and they sent me some stickers. great company and look forward to another purchase in the future!
I scan all these videos trying to decide my next buy, and you gave me a GREAT side by side of all the flagship models and what sound they make when they pop open. TY SO MUCH.
Add the Native series, the Sage series, and the Chaparral series as flagships and studies of aspects of design and function possibilities.
Finally a video that is very informative because I had the same exact questions I've always thought they're def kind of ugly but people swear by them so I can't knock it till I try it, I mean I used to say the same thing of Morakniv knives until I actually bought one and said wow had to get two more.
Para3 LW did it for me. First spyderco and “high end” pocket knife too. Love it
Spydercos design was a brilliant marketing decision. Love them or hate them it’s the most recognizable design IMO.
I just bought my 1st spyderco it was a para 3 that was almost a year ago and now I have 42 spydies now love the spyderco!!!!!
42, damn !!!
Wow! That’s 42 hundred in a year
Today my first spyderco arrived exactly a week ago, in the photos it looks very very different, when I opened the box it was love at first sight, I bought it because it was the pm 2 edition with cpm rex 45 and copper handle and it was simply without words, beautiful in every way
I have a recent spyderco addiction for some reason. They all of a sudden look very good to me… already know they’re great knives.
I'm not a fan of them at all, BUT sometimes a maker just does it all. Like spyderco. They have SO MANY models. I saw the relatively new Swick 5 the other day and I bought one. Spyderco is great because they make a wide variety of knives in a wider variety of sizes and shapes. Basically if you say you don't like a single spyderco it's because you hate the brand, they have a knife you like I promise.
I love Spyderco too. All the super steels at a reasonable price is my favorite aspect of their business plan.
I have probably owned and handled between 3500 and 4000 different knifes and two of my absolute favorites are the once I use today a Spyderco Manix2 in Cru-wear and Dragonfly in ZDP-189 I really love them both for their really awesome ergonomics.
Thanks for the vid. I'm new to this knife stuff.
I was given a Spyderco about 25 years ago with a thumb stud. It was well built for the price at the time (like $20 in the late 90's), it showed its use and abuse but it held together for a good 10-15 years, until it was lost during a house move. Very functional pocket folder.
Watching this while spydi flicking my para 3 light weight.
Watching this while flipping my kershaw lucha, saving up for a PM2
Watching this while flipping my yojimbo 2
I polished the edge on my Kapara and Smock while watching this video. My Para 3 Maxamet never needs to be polished! Form follows function on Spyderco knives. I remember hearing about Spyderco knives and seeing maybe one when I was younger. I thought “what’s the deal with that hole?”. I don’t know why it didn’t already make sense to me after growing up with thumbnail nicks. Later I got a PM2 and now I feel like I wasted a lot of years carrying other knives! Good stuff.
Lil’ native (CL) and Manix 2 flicking in this couch.
flipping pancakes 🥞
First got into balisongs and bought a kershaw lucha. Was suprised with how useful having a knife around was. Got into knives and bought a kabar usmc (im a history nerd). Was looking for an edc for the last month and finally just settled on a spyderco alcyone. Arriving in a week, hope i love it! Thanks for all the info this video helped my decision to go with a spyderco for my first folder
I never ever wanted a Spyderco knife. Bought one. Love it!
never wanted a wife. got one. love her!
Dude couldn't agree with you more. Your enthusiasm matches mine. I would always recommend these knives to anybody who was asking for a pocket knife. I own a pm2 and a manix 2 lightweight. I love both of them. Noted that I'm probably one of the newbys your talking about. I feel though that through your channel and channels like yours have helped me be more educated and informed on my purchases.
That's awesome. Thanks!!
Spoderco is why I got into knives. Always thought they were weird till I received the ROC cleaver by spiderco and now I have a para 3 with a full flytanium titanium kit. Love it ans carry it every day! Shamen is next!
Really nice and accurate plug for Spyderco. I can recall seeing them MANY years ago (I’m OLD)!when they first popped up and I hated the visual esthetics (i.e., the BUMP) 😂. I’m pretty sure that the first one I got was an Endura, but I’m not sure. Could have been a Delica I guess, but the steel was Gen-1. Very functional knife actually. It was likely 1991-1992.
I still didn’t like the look. and I usually carried a Camillus folder I got in the Marine Corps. Following that I discovered the Emerson chisel ground CQC, and was hooked on that until the explosion of companies making one-handers.
I credit my Praxis to you as well. And my Cogent! Oh and thanks for my RAT 1 too. Stay Sharp🇺🇸
Spyderco,”Hold my cup”.
Love it
Def a huge Spyderco fan boy, that even had to go back and make my youngest son watch this video to make him understand not from me why so many love spyderco. He is a Benchmade fanboy. One thing I always told my boy was I just couldn’t get into Benchmade as much because of their prices. Didn’t feel a lot of their knives just few years bk with just 154cm or vg10 steel on $100 plus knives etc on a frn type body etc.. glad they have finally changed their blade steal but still a frn or cf-elite handle to me is not worth $180 etc with even s30v on it. Unfortunately hating to say it spyderco is going same way now and it’s killing me. Understand a small price job after a few years etc if material and cost go up etc....for company but just to go up on em cause they know they can. Or this across the board price jump after Jan 1,2020.. heck u even say the Spyderco Shaman went from 150 to 180 and now after that price jump its $202 and change...killing me. For that price I’d want to have some titanium on that handle somewhere or something special then just g10 and cpm s30v. I don’t have a ton of money(not many do) but def not since going on disability after second back surgery etc and having 5 kids to care for it’s def making me have to think twice if I can even invest into another spyderco like used all the time. Even more with the way the budget priced knives from China nowadays coming here with titanium, carbon fiber, sculpted g10 or mircarta etc. all for under $100. Heck even Companies like Kershaw are making some decent American made knives at a good price point if I need to say I bought American.... granted I’m sure I will still get Spyderco. Heck my last was the Kapara before price jump. I was interested in getting a replacement for my pacific salt I gave my oldest son but their new one is now over $100 and all if seen em really do is take out the liners. So I’m paying a lot more for less material then their original. Don’t know where I may stand in future with spyderco because I truly do love the ones I got now and want so many more. But I really need to look at cost and like you say point of diminishing returns
Can’t find frn on a Benchmade.
Just started looking at Spyderco this year, all I see that they have is frn..
I am relatively new to your page & really admire your enthusiasm for this genre. I am exploring some of your older content & just viewed this vid. Even though I am new to Spyderco, I am also enjoying a few of the Spyderco folders that have been recently purchased. The design & functionality have grown on me the more that I deploy & use them. This has been a very educational & enlightening view into this company.
I remember buying a knock off delica at a fair as a kid... I was like what the heck is this weird hole for? Over a decade later and I'm hooked lol
👍👍👍
Same! It was so weird back then
For me it was the pm2 replica by Ganzo...I had to buy the real one...and I am still buying new Spyderco knives
I was thrown off by the spyderco hole at first but after flicking one open i was hooked
I have a Para3 for about one year. The G10 allows me to keep a secure hold on the knife. Very sharp and holds its edge.The only negative for my knife is that the action is very stiff. Even using a high end nano lube only barely helps. While I can ship it to Colorado, I'm not yet prepared to pay to send it. It's not a deal breaker.
My first Spyderco 1991 was an endura gen 1 molded pocket clip no liners I still own it... My second Spyderco was a delica 2 no liners but metal pocket clip... Then finally delica four serrated.. I just ordered a plain edge flat ground delica 4 .. I also own a salt & Pacific salt.. these are like the Gen 2 delicas in enduras no liners but in H-1 rust free steel for diving in snorkeling.. I have a ladybug in H-1 .. and an older remote access that I use for work in a AUS 8 steel
Even the frn handled knives may look inexpensive or cheap until you handle them and the just make sense!
My only problem with Spyderco is price. Yes. There are budget Spydercos. But once you get past the gateway models, they can get very pricey.
I carried a Gerber LST for years. I paid $12 and loved the light weight and zero intimidation factor. But the blade only stayed sharp if I didn’t use it, and it was limited in what I could cut with it.
Okay, I replaced the LST with a standard Dragonfly 2, which is better in every conceivable way-no contest. But it cost $68! I’ve since added a Dragonfly K390 Wharncliffe and a Manix 2 Lightweight.
So, yeah. Spyderco makes some great stuff. Aesthetics vanish when it’s in your hand. Ergonomics takes over and it’s a win.
I ADORE the spyderco pm2, ITS BEATIFUL.
Like a lot of people, I didn't get Spyderco knives and the hole. I then bought a PM2 and you instantly understood. I now love their knives.
It was a Tenacious that got me roped into the knife world. Good video!
Yeah i got carbon fiber tenacious now im getting a pm2
Tenacious is the gateway drug of spyderco’s
@@MrTJohnston i had the same issue. A few spydercos later i think the tenacious is the better one. Nicer in the hand and a sensible price.
My first spyderco was a tenacious as well now I have roughly 10 spydercos.....90% of my knives are spyderco
My first Spyderco was also a Tenacious! I got it at Walmart for $37.00 about 3 years ago.
So my first Spyderco was a millie which I was reluctant to carry at first cause the size then once i did i was hooked since i have bought two different pm2’s and four pm3’s and have carried a Spyderco pretty much everyday since (so for the past two years)
And I totally agree with you about the ball bearing lock, I like it but it’s very awkward to close 1 handed, just like you I have to kind of move the butt into my palm to flick it close and not long ago I accidentally cut my finger pretty bad closing it, of course it can be closed perfectly safely 2 handed and the actual lock is super strong but we all know it’s brilliant to flick the blades of Spydercos in and out 1 handed 😂
Para 2 ordered! Thanks for the review.
I love Spydercos...didn't know what was so great about em, but once I bought myself a Manix 2, I converted.
Bought myself the chicago as my very first spyderco. A small knife that is easy to conceal and carry but I have my eyes on the manix 2 as well... I held it in my hand at the knife shop and I was attracted to it....
My first spyderco is spyderco lightweight blue tenacious s35vn 😍💙
I agree. Spyderco is apparently a well run outfit.
I bought my first Spyderco around... 1990 or so - a serrated edge Copilot. My college roommate was an avid climber and NOLS instructor and swore by the brand. Turns out he was right. Today, I own the Para3 G-10, the Chaparral with raffir noble scales and the Kapara. I love flippers but the Spydie hole is a fantastic deployment technology.
Balisong comment, the quick draw would blow your mind, I use my PM2 and my bench made 51 as my edc, the standard Hollywood opening definitely isn't the fastest draw
Satin blade s110v manix 2, replacement carbon fiber scales, titanium lock cage... beautiful
Grabbed my first pocket knife after owning $3,200.00 worth of multitools. I grabbed the Spyderco para 3 in g10 black. Love it
I still remember my first one back in 95 or 96, Cliffhanger was amazing and a buddy had a Native 1 or 2 full spydie edge and I had a cold steel lockback(think Buck 110). We traded that day and I carried it until I lost it while in the military in 2006. Loved that blade I have a vg10 native 3full spydie edge and a Native 5 lightweight 1st release which was in S35VN instead of S30V. I always wished it was bigger like my GB2 I just got the Native Chief in M390 and I'm atoked
I also was immediately drawn to Spyderco. The tool aspect of them is just undeniable. I use my carry knives a lot throughout the day for work, days off, whatever day they make great users. My current favorite is my s110v manix lw. I (and it) can just cut All. Day. Long!!!
Yea I got a para 2 s110v. Love that steel. But I'm buying a manix 2 with m390 steel this week.. Everyone has been raving about bohlers m390. About time i see what all the hype is about. EBay seller has them with tan g10 scales for 140 bucks! I can't pass that up!
@@wchurchill419 m390 is great stuff. I had a para 3 in this steel and while the steel was super fun, the knife got sold. I just cannot stand the compression lock or the ergonomics of the para models, among a bunch of other stuff. I'm currently carrying a fullsize Benchmade griptilian with deathgripscales and it's phenomenal. Good luck with the manix!
@@robertmorano2372 thanks bud. Yea I have a couple benchmades as well. osborne 940 and 940-1. After the manix, the benchmade bailout (the one with the window breaker on the end) is next up on the list. I've been drooling over that one. The manix has a ball bearing lock, so that should be a nice upgrade compared to the liner lock. I'm not a fan of the liner locks either and I really like the axis lock but something strange happened to me over the weekend. I put some new titanium screws in my 940 and when I changed the pivot screw it seems the axis lock doesn't work as good as it used to. Its not as fluid. Im thinking they are really sensitive, idk? I prolly won't evwr change the screws on another one
For me, my 1st compression lock was a Para3 lightweight workhorse in black on black.🖤
My second Spyderco came in the mail as a special edition Shaman in "Rosewood" and that knife is perfect for now... maybe forever.😍
It all started with the Para 3 for me about 3 months ago. I now have 8 spydercos, 3 ZTs, 3 benchmades, Heretic Manticore S, and a Hinderer XM-18 3”
You're bang on about how a lot of people hate the look of the Spyderco knives when they see them for the first time, I did. Now I'm a huge fanboy lol, I bank for the vid
When I was back in middle school I got into pocket knives. Mostly just had Walmart junk until my dad and I went to a blade show and he got me a Kershaw Volt ll, which still today is one of my favorites. Then for my 18th birthday I got a black on black PM2 and since then my Spyderco collection has been steadily multiplying.
I got into spyderco because my dad has one of the super old Clip-It delicas
Started years ago when the tenacious just came out. Lost it right away and replaced it with a delica and dragonfly. Many years later, I daily carry a PM2 in s110v
Spyderco is an acquired taste. At least it was for me. I didn't get it until I bought my first made in Golden knife, the Para3 light weight.The variety of blade steels that Spyderco uses is kewl.
I'm all in now.
Steve JfromAK I’m just got my para 3 lw Yesterday. It’s sick
I am Spyderco user/owner. I've had a number of different models over the decades and currently carry a Native. All my Spydercos were made in Japan or USA. Also a fan of Cold Steel and Balisong for about the same length of time.
Out-of-the-box quality has been very good on Spydercos, no adjustments needed, but the high price has always bugged me. The Native opens fine when recently cleaned/lubed but will quickly become sluggish on opening/closing because of the lack of lube or lint. The frame sides (handles) ride directly against the blade near the pivot point using no spacers. Wear on the blade sides are evident of this contact on the Native and other models I've owned. Not a good design IMO.
Spyderco is not common or available at many Gun shows in California and Arizona IMO. I worked the shows for years around 2000-2010 period frequently. Less so after 2010.
My most recent purchases have all been Cold Seel only. A couple of Recon 1s, a commercial chef 10", AD15 green and a 12" San mai Tanto. They are a better value with some degree of adjustment needed out-of-the-box, such as spring tension and edge sharpening. Unlike the Spyderco Native that is basically rivited together, non serviceable, the Cold Steels are serviceable.
The AD15 green, made in Taiwan, has been the most flawless out-of-the-box Cold Steel I've experienced in recent times. Made in Japan of decades past was better but the cost reduction of Taiwan, about one third or more IMO, is substantial for many.
I love Spydeco knives! My first set of knives after serving in Iraq 🇮🇶 and Afghanistan 🇦🇫 was Spydeco. I carried a civilian and endura for work, they never failed me. I wish they would remake the civilian.
Semper Fidelis! Gunny Sends!
This may be an older Video but I’m relatively new to the world of knife collecting and I can’t agree more about the part where you describe your initial feelings about the design being completely wiped away by the superb ergonomics!
I always thought “WTH are all those people raving about Spydercos, they are ugly af.” Then I bought a UKPK (living in Germany I was looking for a one hand opening non locking knife) and oh my god, I was in love with the ergos, it just fit my hand like a glove!
I bought a Para 3 LW shortly after, also great ergos and now I caught the Spydie bug 😂
The PM 2 CruCarta, Manix 2 S110V, Smock and the Byrd Robin (for food prep when out and about) are now on my wish list…
I’ve always loved spider I like the thumb hole
am i the only one who loves the way these look?
No. Hundreds of thousands do and sales prove it.
The fit, finish, & function of the Spydercos is nothing but spectacular.
My first spiderco was a para3 lw. I love that thing and carry it everywhere.
Mc I can't believe you don't own the Amalgam. I absolutely 💯 love it over any other Spyderco. An of course to each his own. I know some don't care for the flipper %eating in the way of the compression lock. I easily worked thru that in a few minutes. Anywho, love your channel. Thanks
Awesome video I am totally going to either get a Manix 2 or Para3 haven’t decided but cool video.
I use a Clip it Delica I bought about 20 years ago and I still love it. It's nice and thin for the pocket and it opens perfectly. I just wish it didn't have any serrations. Love the channel man.
Great video. Love my Spydercos! (Para 3, Delica 4 and DF2) I don't like thumb studs at all anymore. Really looking forward to picking up a PM2 ,Shaman and Native 5 someday. I love choils.
I was in the same boat as MC for years, hated how they looked. Finally broke down and bought a pm2 a week ago, s45vn, and I now love it. Planning on buying a couple more spydercos.
I’ve been a fan of Spyderco for years and the one that I own that is my favorite is the Janisong. I managed to pick one up a year ago and love it. Funny thing is I was mindlessly flipping it, managed to drop it less than a foot above my right leg, and it is so scary sharp the only thing that stopped it was my femur. I’m to much of an idiot to go to the ER, so I have a nice scar now and it managed to hit a specific nerve that makes it feel like someone is pulling up on my kneecap when I push on the scar. Such a weird but cool feeling. Yeah, I might be strange, but sometimes the story behind a scar can be the most entertaining or beautiful story.
thank you so much for this vid...im new to the knife game... appreciate it
Greatest thing about Spyderco knives is spyder hole .. I love it a lot better than some studs or any other type of opening stud... I personally think they're attractive and I like the blade shape...
I'm a newbie, thanks for posting. I always look for function in anything, so it didn't look weird when I first saw a Spyderco.
Have a PM2 and a Delica. Absolutely love love love the Delica. Can’t tell it’s In My pocket even with sweatpants. So light weight. Just love the action on it. And yes, the blade gets thru everything rather easily
Just ordered a dark blue Para 3 with S110V blade, also got an MXG clip for it as well. It cost $205 plus the $24 for the clip. The Houge Ritter that I got last week was a much better value but I wanted a Mid Size Spiderco and the blue with the S110V was calling to me. Any way, I now have my first Spiderco on it’s way to me. Thanks.
Thank you for that. I did not understand the hype. I handled one still my feelings are still not towards them, but thank you really!
The Spyderco Kapara is worth a try if you have a chance. I think it is great in every way including good looks.
I have delica, manix2, and pm2. My problem with them is they are wide (from back of blade to back of handle). I carry a lot of stuff every day and the wilderness makes getting in and out of pocket to grab other stuff out of that pocket an issue. Second compression lock is hard to manipulate wearing leather work gloves. I prefer axis lock on benchmade because for me it's easier to manipulate with gloves on.
When working with gloves 🧤 i prefer plunge lock/Button lock automatics.
Nothing gets in the way.
I said the EXACT same thing, when I got into knives, now I own a tenacious and am looking to get a para 3, or a manix2
I have 6 Spyderco knives with 4 different locking systems and 5 different blade materials and blade shapes.
just got my first- a dragonfly 2 in pink and s30v. i like their midsize and serrated stuff, but this one filled a niche i needed very well. cuts CRAZY well
watching and snapping my Spyderco Insistent,. New to collecting and loved this informative upload. Thanks.
Spyderco is great if you want sharp flat ground knives. Cold Steel is great if you want durable hard use knives. CRKT is great if you want really cheap knives. Benchmade is great if you want to pay too much.
succinct and concise.
Well how about SOG knives, Kershaw, I bought some knives at a gun show today 3/23/24 I can't find any knife stores or sporting goods stores where can I buy for a knife collection
Best knife ever is the Milwaukee fast back
I have a Bugout. It’s one of my least used knives.
I have two spyderco knives. A spyderfly balisong, and the yojimbo 2 folder. I love them.
I bought a Para 3 Lightweight and absolutley love it!
I think they look weird but cool, quirky and unique. What got me hooked is the spydie flick. It's just so fun and satisfying with the thumb hole
This is exactly the kind of video I was looking for as a new guy to knives. Thanks!
Thanks for the great video; love the Spydies so addictive
I found over 20 of those Spydercos cleaning out a basement. Sold them all on Ebay. Maybe I should have kept one. But, on just the Spydercos I made 1500 bucks.
Just bought a Manix 2 today, can't wait for it. Had a old dragonfly my grandmother gave me when I was younger, lost it when I moved out from my parents place and hate that I didn't spend extra time digging for it.
I love the looks of them personally! I just got my first Delica and love it too. But I think the Manix and Para 3 are "my" knives. But my next two are probably the Para 2 and Native.
New to Spyderco knives, have always carried a small gas station knife since 7 years of age, upgrading to Kershaw Leek that was the most $35.00 I’m to rough on stuff but 2 months ago I purchased a Dragonfly little thing is razor sharp and really good quality for a plastic handled knife, a week ago I received my Para 3 LW a fan was born my next will be the Kara and possibly Yojimbo today they delivered a Sharp Maker.