Should You Buy a Spyderco in 2024?

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @LanningKann
    @LanningKann 2 месяца назад +19

    Spyderco is about performance, not flash. Let’s face it, people who are buying with their eyes, or are doing “material math” are not the target audience. Spyderco’s heat treatment is superior to other brands. Their S30 is better than anyone else’s with exception of Buck, so it cost’s more, because it takes more care and time to manufacture. Yes, they are well worth the money from a performance and build quality standpoint. Other brands give more features on the spec sheet, but it’s a silk hat on a pig. People are spending less for perceived quality which is fine if you’re only bout looks.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +8

      Great way to describe it, once you use a Spyderco its almost hard to use any other knife. I also dont think Buck gets enough credit for just how great their steel treatment is... lots of people focusing on what steel, not a lot focusing on what actually matters -- the treatment of the steel. Thanks for watching!

    • @LanningKann
      @LanningKann 2 месяца назад +4

      @@DXSharpening you got the right idea. Another company with awesome heat treat is Cold Steel. Their AUS10 and S35 is awesome.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      @LanningKann I don't have much experience with cold steel, only knife I have from them is the base srk model and I don't even know what steel it is but it's really tough... don't even think it's a full tang either

    • @alexeyabsolute
      @alexeyabsolute Месяц назад

      ruclips.net/video/DVumIHoAOkc/видео.html yeah, yeah best overall) My china PF D2(Loco) knife really using edc every day at least 2 years already for 45 bucks good as at first day. Go pay for brand)

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      @alexeyabsolute funny video, definitely a good reminder that steel doesn't really matter for most people

  • @HAIL-WAR.C
    @HAIL-WAR.C 2 месяца назад +11

    My Spyderco Exclusives end up being my most carried EDC. A little bit of pocket julery, but still a working knife.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      Very high quality knife that will get almost any job done! Thanks for the comment!

  • @justinwriter244
    @justinwriter244 2 месяца назад +15

    I didn't appreciate my Spyderco knives until I put deep carry clips on them. It makes them way easier to pocket due to their unusual height.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +4

      I honestly don't mind the non deep carry clips but I'm probably a part of the minority on that! Thanks for watching!

    • @jaytay7989
      @jaytay7989 Месяц назад

      Where did you buy the deep carry clips? From who?

    • @JustinWriter-c2x
      @JustinWriter-c2x Месяц назад

      ​@@jaytay7989Lynch clips are my favorite. Mx Gear is good too.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад +1

      @@jaytay7989 Lynch NW is a pretty common place that people get their Spyderco clips

    • @hawleyfromhell
      @hawleyfromhell Месяц назад +2

      I actually like the clips they come with, they are the smoothest in and out of the pocket. But then again I do switch to deep carry once in a while.

  • @rockwell9191
    @rockwell9191 2 месяца назад +9

    After xollecting and handling a lot of brandsnover the years, spyderco is consistently top tier from fit and finish to overall value.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      Totally agree! Thanks for watching!

  • @carmelotansengco4605
    @carmelotansengco4605 2 месяца назад +10

    The Military 2 has become my favorite folding knife of all time.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +3

      Hoping to check it out soon, seems like everyone is a big fan of it! Thanks for watching!

  • @Warsmith_Honsou
    @Warsmith_Honsou 2 месяца назад +3

    What I love about popular knives is the ability to make them unique. There are many manufacturers of scales on the market. You can also change the clips and hardware.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

  • @cintage
    @cintage 2 месяца назад +5

    I love Spyderco. It’s at least one of my favourite knife brands - if not my favourite one.
    My start with them was the same, btw. „What is that? That’s weird.“ But once you have held and used them, you start to understand.
    They really fit into my hand and I love that they experiment with different steel. And their CQI approach is top notch.
    But they need to be careful not to follow Benchmade with their pricing. The price tag of the new Bodacious is ridiculous.
    BTW, I instantly followed your account. Good job!

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      Great point about the pricing creeping up, I wonder if it will stabilize over time with the bodacious because it was such a highly anticipated model. Thanks for watching!

  • @enwin1912
    @enwin1912 Месяц назад +3

    Dude’s spot on here, can’t go wrong with a Spydie. Spyderco military 2 in cruwear is my fave knife of the year.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      Ha, thanks for watching! Hoping to pick up a military or pm2 in micarta!

  • @craigb7217
    @craigb7217 2 месяца назад +13

    My two cents: Spyderco’s made in the USA knives are still worth purchasing, their other stuff is only worth purchasing if you want to just add a Spyderco, but for the price: CJRB, Kizer, and Kershaw are making better products for the same price (overseas).

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +5

      Great point, I primarily buy American but I have been extremely impressed with the Tenacious... threw it at a tree for like an hour 1 afternoon and the clip broke off and lots of the screws loosened a bit but I cleaned it off and put it back together and it works like new. Really impressed with it especially as it was like 60 bucks. Thanks for watching!

    • @Hungrybird474
      @Hungrybird474 2 месяца назад

      @@DXSharpeningyep 👍. They’re all good imo . I thought the shaman was overpriced but it’s a solid piece .

    • @craigb7217
      @craigb7217 2 месяца назад +1

      Nice! I actually own a Tenacious and an Ambitious and I like both of them. Good to know the Tenacious is a tough piece, because I bought it think it would be a back up to my ZT 0350

    • @MegaFrank1960
      @MegaFrank1960 Месяц назад +2

      I like the crazy Spydercos. The Smock…the Watu…the Stovepipe are a few that come to mind. To me , the uglier the better. You should see my wife……lol !

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      @@MegaFrank1960 ha!

  • @bobshreders5038
    @bobshreders5038 2 месяца назад +3

    My “go to” American made knife. Shaman, PM2, Para3, Manix 2, Yojimbo, Lil’ Native, is all you need. Good quality, made in the USA. YMMV

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      All fantastic choices, you have very good taste! Thanks for watching!

  • @mahidudy4037
    @mahidudy4037 Месяц назад +2

    i had bunch of knives but i got my first high quality knife which is the sage5 REX121 and i very happy with the purchase

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      Awesome to hear, I know that's a popular one! Thanks for watching!

  • @Just_Mark
    @Just_Mark 2 месяца назад +2

    My favorite Spyderco is the Native 5 lightweight. It’s very light, takes up virtually no pocket space, and the back lock is solid. The only thing I dislike is the pocket clip, but deep clips can be found easily.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      I'm so used to carrying slipjoints that I end up taking the clips off most spydercos... Native 5 is a solid choice for anything! Thanks for watching!

    • @bramtahasoni
      @bramtahasoni 2 месяца назад

      I have it in SPY27 which holds a mighty edge and is quite easy to sharpen (not as easy as VG10 but still worth the effort). Great geometry and almost no weight in the pocket.

  • @nandayane
    @nandayane Месяц назад +3

    Spyderco is one of the few companies worth purchasing in 2024. They make well designed knives for ergonomics and use, in materials that are treated well. Their sprint runs are great, no one else makes knives in so many steels, ground so well. I recommend getting an endura, or stretch 2 in K390. It’s an ugly user.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад +1

      Great points, thanks for watching!

  • @Fred-f1g
    @Fred-f1g 27 дней назад +2

    Ganzo is able to produce a Spyderco PM2 copy in 440C stainless for 22$ while the original PM2 costs 220$. Considered the Original has better steel but then that steel upgrade may cost them only 10$ more on the market. So you pay roughly 190$ for the brand name only. The Spyderco in any case should not cost more than 49$ on retail with the best steel and heat treatment.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  27 дней назад

      American Made products made with materials sourced here always cost more, it might be a little inflated in price but you're paying for a substantial increase in quality. I hadn't heard of Ganzo before but they look like they have some interesting imports

  • @plynch113
    @plynch113 Месяц назад +1

    As a collector standpoint, Spyderco is my favorite. I love their exclusives, sprint runs, and multiple steel offerings. some of my favorites are the endura, pm2, shaman, sage.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      The sage looks really cool, I just haven't found a place with them in stock for me to handle before buying. Thanks for watching!

  • @gizmaticopappy1524
    @gizmaticopappy1524 2 месяца назад +1

    Late to the Spyderco game but after purchasing 4 different Spyderco knives (Stretch 2 in K390, Manix 2 in CPM-M4, Lil' Native in Cruwear, and PM3 in Maxamet) I can say that I AM a fan. Their heat treats are always on point and they are fantastic tools for your money. Some of them are a little wacky as far as the prices but in this case you DO get quality for your money

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      I've never felt ripped off after buying a Spyderco, can't say the same about some other brands! Thanks for watching!

  • @andyhayward1261
    @andyhayward1261 2 месяца назад +3

    I love spyderco but I gotta say you’re lucky if you haven’t had any issues with spyderco QC; bad centering, off grinds, pocket clip screws that strip the threads when I try to switch the clip over to lefty, even pocket clip screws drenched in loctite on some of them. Oh and the actual full flat grind on my wharncliffe PM2 is so crooked that the blade appears massively off center but it’s not a centering issue it’s that one side is ground more then the other so it’s actually asymmetrical! You can look at the blade straight on and see the tip is way off center from the rest of the blade 😢
    But despite all that I love them and most of the time I can fix any issues

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +4

      You are one of the few that I've heard have problems with them! Every single spyderco I've ever owned or even handled has been absolutely perfect aside from some tricky loctite... I have absolutely no doubt that they would take care of any issues that you have, they're supposed to have one of the best customer service departments in the industry. Sorry to hear it, hope you have better luck in the future! Thanks for watching!

  • @DavidNefelimSlayer
    @DavidNefelimSlayer 2 месяца назад +2

    I have purchased some this year. I think so far my favorite is the Crucarta Manix2 XL, certainly the best factory grind and sharpest factory edge I have ever experienced. I got an old style military factory second and the liner lock needed some stoning to be perfectly smooth. It is the one I carry 15° edge and I can afford to use it and lose it. For some reason I have a grudge against Benchmade but I am not so much of a bigot that I can't lust for a crooked river. Next stop Gayle Bradley 2. My people are from Weatherford. I’ll try and justify my compulsions any way I can.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      Ha, awesome to hear. I have heard good things about the military model and would love to check one out eventually. Thanks for watching!

  • @Ok15402
    @Ok15402 Месяц назад +1

    Spyderco knives themselves are super nice and well built. Most of the popular models at this point have came in all kinds of steels as well, not just S30V.
    I wanted a PM2 for the longest, I was just waiting for the right one. I finally saw the S90V PM2 with teal G10 scales, immediately picked it up. It was an exclusive. Threw on a MXG Gear deep carry pocket clip and a titanium backspacer from Rock Scale Design. You can make your spyderco unique and customize it to your desires.
    I never cared for Spyderco at first until I got one in my hands. Pricing have gotten higher but you're right, just got to wait for a sale. Even there non US made models are sweet. The SpydieChef is one of my favorites.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад +1

      Spyderco consistently just seems to have the best quality out of the box when compared to other brands in that price range. It's hard not to fall in love with them once you start using one. Thanks for watching!

  • @Lugermonger35
    @Lugermonger35 Месяц назад +1

    Watched a few videos so far this channel rocks

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      I'm humbled! Glad you're enjoying the videos and thank you for the support!

  • @airwolf2001
    @airwolf2001 Месяц назад +1

    I own nearly 200 Spyder's, everything from the C01 to the new Military 2. Snagged the Military 2 Compression Lock on the drop, fell in love with it and then snagged another in S110V, been hard to carry anything else.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      Awesome to hear, the Military 2 is definitely on my list! Thanks for watching!

  • @DuhYaThink
    @DuhYaThink 2 месяца назад +2

    Have a bunch of para3’s, don’t carry them I just went through a buying spree a couple years ago. My 2 favs are the REC coyote brown 10v satin and dlc versions. But my edc is either a Native Chief s30v with a Native lw MagnaCut serrated edge or a Stretch 2xl g10. With the Native lw. Great knives.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      I like the native chief but it's a little big for carrying every day, I think the native 5 lw is one of my favorite knives with AWT scales on it. I am a recent para 3 buyer and I have absolutely fallen in love with the lightweight version of that as well. Thanks for watching!

    • @DuhYaThink
      @DuhYaThink 2 месяца назад +1

      @@DXSharpening I have a bunch of Native 5’s, m4,cruwear,s90v,Rex45,s30v,s110v,spy27,MagnaCut, I think that’s it. Great knives.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      @@DuhYaThink rooting for a compression lock native 5 or one without the front choil or both!

    • @DuhYaThink
      @DuhYaThink 2 месяца назад +1

      @@DXSharpening That would be cool 😎

  • @mokhan6244
    @mokhan6244 2 месяца назад +1

    Where do buy your spyderco knives from? New and the factory blemished ones?

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      Factory seconds can be bought from Spyderco during special sales typically twice a year, there are lots of other places to buy new ones -- SMKW, KnifeCenter, BladeHQ, GPKnives and lots more. Thanks for watching!

  • @SetAside777
    @SetAside777 Месяц назад +1

    Where are you purchasing them that they are on sale so often? Spyderco website or other stores like blade hq, dlc etc.or both?

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      The best places to buy Spyderco are typically Freedom Knife Shop, Adept Knives, and the big retailers in that order. I plan to put out a video on how to find the best deals on knives, but for now feel free to check out the Knife Deals Community on X/Twitter to stay up to date on big sales going on!
      twitter.com/i/communities/1828473099274047638

  • @billclancy4913
    @billclancy4913 2 месяца назад +2

    I've got 3 Enduras, a delica, a shaman, 4 mules, and a manbug. I think I could wait out 2024.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      Ha, you could probably make it the next few years! Thanks for watching!

  • @Layzboyedc
    @Layzboyedc Месяц назад +1

    I bought a Yojimbo 2 and it is the first knife I bought that the blade came in not centered and I want to say that the handle is very uncomfortable but the blade works really well!
    I just wish Spyderco had a build your own knife section that you could pick and choose your blades and handles

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      A spyderco custom shop would be awesome! Thanks for watching!

    • @hawleyfromhell
      @hawleyfromhell Месяц назад

      @@Layzboyedc did you end up centering it with a screwdriver? That's odd

    • @Layzboyedc
      @Layzboyedc Месяц назад

      @@hawleyfromhell actually no...I'm going to wait until my awt scales come in and then get it centered.
      Hopefully the after market scales take care of it?

  • @gladius1275
    @gladius1275 2 месяца назад +2

    They are still ok and still thoroughly uninteresting or exciting, but very usable. For American made brands, Demko can’t be beat and Hogue is power good. For others, Kunwu, Griffin, & Vero.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      Would love to check out the Deka and see if it lives up to the hype! I had the chance to hold one very briefly and it just seemed like a bugout variant, nothing crazy. Hogue fans seem to love them though! Thanks for watching!

  • @Whiteninjaprincess
    @Whiteninjaprincess 7 дней назад +1

    Serrated lc200n for the guys needing rustproof knife is a great choice for lightweight cutter

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  7 дней назад

      It is very nice to not have to worry about rust, I'll have to check out a fully serrated version!

    • @Whiteninjaprincess
      @Whiteninjaprincess 7 дней назад +1

      @@DXSharpening they cut great.they strop on leather nicely.lc200n is high on toughness too.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  7 дней назад

      @@Whiteninjaprincess i like the slight flex I have in the waterway

  • @carlsberg-gs6rl
    @carlsberg-gs6rl 2 месяца назад +2

    I'm happy they finally updated the Military. Still kind of bummed that they're slowly sidelining models that use H1.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      I actually have never handled the military model, would love to if I could find one in stock somewhere! The new salt series with magnacut is pretty cool, but I wonder if they'll continue to launch models with H1 in the future... I believe at Blade Show they were talking about how overwhelmed the factory was with current production and new model production, it might take awhile for them to catch up. Thanks for watching!

    • @carlsberg-gs6rl
      @carlsberg-gs6rl 2 месяца назад +1

      @@DXSharpening The Military is great. One of my favorite Spyderco models. Massive cutting power in an ultra light package. Big but not difficult to carry. I hope they stick to H1. I have the Rocksalt . I carry it whenever I go to the beach. I would be the first to admit that H1 sucks at edge holding but nothing beats it in a saltwater environment.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      @@carlsberg-gs6rl definitely seems like a model I would like as I love the Microtech folders that are much bigger than others. I'll check it out and let you know!

    • @DavidNefelimSlayer
      @DavidNefelimSlayer 2 месяца назад

      @@carlsberg-gs6rl any thought on LC200N?

    • @carlsberg-gs6rl
      @carlsberg-gs6rl 2 месяца назад +1

      @@DavidNefelimSlayer Haven't tried it yet. None of the models using the steel appeal to me.

  • @rjflippo
    @rjflippo Месяц назад +1

    Manix 2 LW in SPY27 is fidgety and has one of the most secure locking systems on the market. I just ordered a Siren in LC200N and curious if the one handed swinging back lock will be just as fidgety :)

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      For some reason I haven't ever really been that big a fan of the manix, it just feels a little blocky to me. Maybe it's because I haven't tried out the lw version? The siren is definitely one I would be interested in as I think it's supposed to be nearly rust proof which is cool. Thanks for watching!

    • @rjflippo
      @rjflippo Месяц назад +1

      @@DXSharpening Manix LW is a perfect hand melter for me and I love the blade action with the ball cage.

  • @Mike_Y.
    @Mike_Y. 2 месяца назад +2

    Just bought the manix 2 lw in CPM-M4 for $135 from blade hq. Crazy thing is the base CTS-BD1 is more expensive 😂

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      That's a steal I had no idea it was that cheap! Will definitely have to look into that this week. Thanks for watching!

    • @rjflippo
      @rjflippo Месяц назад +2

      It’s still on sale.. almost pulled the trigger but couldn’t pass up to good of a deal on a Siren on eBay. Hope it’s still on sale a bit longer.

    • @Mike_Y.
      @Mike_Y. Месяц назад +1

      The scale color isn't my favorite, but whatever, that's not what's important to me.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад +1

      @@Mike_Y. you can always dye the lighter colored g10, micarta, or plastic stuff

  • @Whitepinoy
    @Whitepinoy Месяц назад

    The build and different types of steel available are the main reason to buy them. Manix 2 is one of my favorite

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      They consistently make a great product, would love to see some more designs vs more steel types for now... thanks for watching!

  • @Whiteninjaprincess
    @Whiteninjaprincess 7 дней назад +1

    Para 3 blacked out g10 love it.the old s30v steel cuts good.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  7 дней назад

      I might have to get another P3...

  • @DuhYaThink
    @DuhYaThink 2 месяца назад +2

    As a Spyderco fan boy I have to appreciate the variety of steels they offer. Also have come to love and carry more back locks more than compression locks. The Stretch 2 xl g10. Cruwear is a great edc , also the Police 4 LW pd#1 sprint and k390 model.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      Don't have any experience with Spyderco Cruwear but it's definitely one of the tougher steels I've got on my Fixed Adamas. I appreciate the comments, thanks for the support!

  • @garym51124
    @garym51124 Месяц назад +1

    Love my spydercos. My Favorite knife brand

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

  • @bankuei
    @bankuei 2 месяца назад +2

    I also avoided Spyderco for a while, then I decided to try out their budget Byrd line; and those have become my usual beater light work knives that I recommend to a lot of folks. Then I started checking out their official line and I have to say it's been really solid.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      Great to hear! I have heard about the Byrd line but haven't ever handled any, I might have to look into ordering one to see if they're on par with Spyderco quality, they don't really seem to get a lot of recognition in the community so it might be something to check out. Thanks for watching!

  • @alexandregraulle607
    @alexandregraulle607 Месяц назад +1

    You have the two i want. The Benchmade Bugout blue. And the Spiderco Parra 3 black !! Some absolute must have !! ^^

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад +1

      Just put out a video talking about lots of similar knives to the Bugout and Para 3, check it out! Thanks for watching!

  • @tekhen-px9wl
    @tekhen-px9wl 2 месяца назад +2

    Para 3
    Compression Lock

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      Quickly becoming one of my favorite knives! Thanks for watching!

  • @Will-de6uk
    @Will-de6uk Месяц назад +1

    I am not really a Spyderco fan, but I am considering a Sage 5 in Rex 121. Unless I find a knife I like more in that same blade steel.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      I think that's been a really popular release, I would imagine Spyderco will incorporate that steel into some of their other models...
      Thanks for watching!

  • @mynamesjeff347
    @mynamesjeff347 Месяц назад +1

    I think spyderco makes the best no nonsense pocket knife . The prices are too high but so is every other brand . Spyderco you're at least getting a quality knife with great heat treat and the locks aren't going to fail on you . Big fan

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      Absolutely true, they aren't the flashiest but you know exactly what you're getting every time which is great. Thanks for watching!

  • @michaeljames1334
    @michaeljames1334 Месяц назад +1

    started this year buying sebenzas. love them. i think they are for sure one of the best designed knives out there. but i think at retail they are too expensive. i buy mine all at secondary prices of like around 400. i think they are S tier in that range. recently started grabbing spydercos cause they are a lot more affordable and the variety of steel they offer is wild. rex45 and k390 from spyderco are the real deal super steels in my opinion. i hope we see more fun steels on the bodacious. i think it coming is s30v is really boring and makes in unappealing till they make it with a different steel even though i like the way it looks. seems like a cool mix of pm2 and also the shaman.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      I hope to be able to get a sebenza or an umnumzaan one day but you're right they are very expensive. I find it hard to justify paying $400 for a used knife but I'm sure they hold up very well even to frequent use so maybe it doesn't matter. Thanks for watching!

  • @kassabiann
    @kassabiann 2 месяца назад +3

    Where should I look for sales discounts?

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      Great question, I plan to make a detailed video on this soon but in the mean time there are lots of reputable knife dealer websites.
      BladeHQ, SMKW, KnifeCenter, GPKnives, DLT Trading are some of the big ones that are typically popular... just check for sales periodically and around holidays.
      Thanks for watching and stay tuned for the upcoming video!

    • @derrickburnett8703
      @derrickburnett8703 2 месяца назад +2

      Freedom knife shop. Yes they’re legit. And, you’re welcome. Got a manix 2 for 120 after shipping and a Pm2 for 153.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      @derrickburnett8703 awesome to hear you're familiar with them, I bought a para 3 lw the other week and it was delivered like 2 or 3 days later. Had a really positive experience with them and will definitely be ordering from them again in the future! Thanks for the comment!

    • @kassabiann
      @kassabiann 2 месяца назад +1

      @@DXSharpening thanks! Already been monitoring those constantly )
      Thought maybe there is a “secret” shop that I missed )

    • @kassabiann
      @kassabiann 2 месяца назад

      @@derrickburnett8703 thanks!
      visiting their website periodically

  • @dmp762
    @dmp762 2 месяца назад +6

    I like their knives, but I won't spend $200+ for s30v.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +2

      Fair enough, can't really argue with you there. Thanks for watching!

    • @quickslashgib5800
      @quickslashgib5800 2 месяца назад +3

      Good thing they offer literally the widest variety of steel without any competitors anywhere close. S30V is slightly more tough and slightly less stainless than M390/20CV. M390 does not have much of an edge retention advantage outside of endurance cutting the same thing. S45VN is tougher than both and in-between them in stainless.
      S30V is actually a good choice for making new designs in though. Not all that tough. Not all that high of carbide volume so not too brittle either. Rather Stainless. Ive managed to permanently spot a few up badly. S30V is a great baseline for its middle of the road properties to decide on which steels are optimal in which blade geometry.
      Whats better than S30V? S90V is my favorite steel. Cruwear is #2 and also heavily used on spydies. Magnacut more your thing? Its getting rather proliferated and is more stainless and works as better pry bar than S30V. That doesnt increase its value though. S45VN or even Magnacut should become more of a standard I suppose. But they arent crazily superior in practice.
      Everything else is either almost glass so gravity gives me anxiety, or the blade and sharpness are literally weak to air, moisture and especially salty snack fingers. If my knife has a weakness that is a constant environmental factor like corrosive molecules or potential energy catches you slippin. I cant take the OCD oiling or keeping it put away to avoid permanent scuff. Scuffs should be from use.

    • @dmp762
      @dmp762 2 месяца назад +1

      @quickslashgib5800 I do like their cru-wear offerings.
      What bothers me about spending over $200 for s30v are the competitive options.
      You can find quality s35vn knives for under $150.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +2

      @dmp762 I think you're paying for the heat treat of the steel vs the steel... Spyderco does an incredible job treating their steels whereas other companies may use other, more high steel steels but treat them poorly so you aren't getting the benefits

    • @dmp762
      @dmp762 2 месяца назад +1

      @DXSharpening For a real world example of what I mean.
      Compare the Spyderco Shaman(s30v) to the Cold Steel American Lawman(s35vn) and the Military 2(s30v) to the Recon 1(s35vn).
      In both cases the Spyderco costs a lot more.
      The American Lawman and Recon 1 are not known to have poor heat treatment or low quality in general.
      To be fair, both of those spyderco's are US made, and both Cold Steel's are made in Taiwan. I can 100% understand wanting to by US made goods.
      I personally feel like I would get a better value from Spyderco by buying their knives made from other steels. Like cru-wear.
      I'm serious considering buying the Military 2 or pm2 in cru-wear micarta. I would also consider buying their s30v knives that are under $200.

  • @GG_BEATS
    @GG_BEATS 26 дней назад +1

    Spyderco went away with the red loctite a while back. Im surprised you have red loctite. None of mine do all the way back to 2021

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  26 дней назад

      It might not be red loctite but when I tell you I have spend a long time trying to unscrew that pivot I mean 1 or 2 hours... might have to try and find a cheap heat gun from harbor freight or something

  • @StoneHands25
    @StoneHands25 2 месяца назад +2

    I wonder what's going on with your bodacious, cuz they announced in like 2017 or 2018 that they would no longer use Red loctite, that would be kind of crappy if they started using it again

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      I could just be doing something wrong but I have spent a significant amount of time on trying to get the pivot screws out and have been unsuccessful at even getting it to budge... it might loosen over time or something, but we'll have to see. Thanks for watching!

  • @ht8138
    @ht8138 2 месяца назад +1

    There higher end stuff is great but their lower end knives while well designed really are lagging behind the pack in terms of steel.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      They continue to say they're going to try to bring production back to the states so hoping we see some models come back from overseas! Thanks for watching!

  • @unplugwithpreston
    @unplugwithpreston Месяц назад +1

    Spyderco is literally cheaper feels more premium, and they make so many custom scales and hardware out there. You could build a more original one that nobody has to yourself over the bench made.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      Great point, thanks for watching!

  • @dogoargentinoedc
    @dogoargentinoedc 5 дней назад +1

    Thanks for this content

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  5 дней назад

      Thanks for watching! Let me know what else you'd like to see

  • @bishoplokz6637
    @bishoplokz6637 2 месяца назад +1

    I just got the avocado pm3. And there is 2 vertical streaks in the pvd I can't get them off anyone know why it's like that or what I cab do

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      If dish soap doesn't work with some light scrubbing you can try and slather some oil on the blade and then wash it off again. If you carefully rub with your fingers sometimes you can just buff them out as well. Hopefully you can figure it out but if not you'll have a nicely worn in knife!
      Can I ask where yku were able to find one? I love that color scheme but haven't seen any available lately.
      Thanks for watching!

    • @bishoplokz6637
      @bishoplokz6637 2 месяца назад +1

      I tried rubbing with mineral oil and a magic eraser. No luck. I was able to get from REC Knives. It was an exclusive. Love the color also

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      @@bishoplokz6637 I would be a little hesitant to scrub really hard with a sponge just in fear of messing up the coating, Spydercos typically seem to have quite durable blade coatings so might be worth just leaving the streaks on there.

  • @TheWatcher60401
    @TheWatcher60401 2 месяца назад +1

    My 3 most carried knives are taichung spyderco blades.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      Awesome, thanks for watching!

  • @Allthesmallteas
    @Allthesmallteas 2 месяца назад +2

    That blue one was nice

  • @rjflippo
    @rjflippo Месяц назад

    If one is buying an S30V knife from Spyderco… one is missing their entire catalog of various and exotic steels they offer. Nothing boring about Spyderco

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад +1

      I don't mind the boring steel, I hope they add more variety to their American made catalog!

    • @rjflippo
      @rjflippo Месяц назад +1

      @@DXSharpening to each their own preference.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      @@rjflippo fair enough!

  • @derekneumann
    @derekneumann 12 часов назад

    Spyderco uses and has used more varieties of steel than any other brand, hands down.

  • @sprinkleddonuts6094
    @sprinkleddonuts6094 Месяц назад +1

    Sure why not, i have purchased 4
    Manix 2 BHQ LW
    Manix 2 CruCarta
    Manix 2 Purple G10 DLT
    Goddard StNicks

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      Awesome choices, thanks for watching!

  • @Thelion2222
    @Thelion2222 2 месяца назад +2

    I’ve bought 10 in the last 4 months there my favorite if your a veteran you get 40% off

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      That's awesome, glad to know they're taking care of our veterans! Thanks for your service and for watching!

  • @requiscatinpace7392
    @requiscatinpace7392 22 дня назад +1

    I saw a Tenacious with a titanium handle and 8cr………. This confuses me as I don’t understand why anyone would want an expensive and exotic handle material and a blade that is made of cheese!!!! Am I missing something? I’m more than happy to be educated.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  21 день назад

      Probably custom scales! Honestly you can get away with any steel from Spyderco unless you're using a knife all day every day

  • @iuliua
    @iuliua 2 месяца назад

    Good but super overpriced. Those FRN handles should make them cheaper but instead it's just more profit for them.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      Huge fan of the Spyderco lightweight knives, I don't mind the plastic that much but I do agree with you. Thanks for watchingA

  • @Thraxounet
    @Thraxounet 2 месяца назад +2

    They've gone way overpriced like benchmade, it's for people who don't actually use knives

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +3

      They have certainly raised the prices, but they still have cheaper models that don't come from the Golden, CO factory like the tenacious -- which is like 60-70 bucks but performs better than most $120-130 knives. Thanks for watching!

    • @bubblegum8876
      @bubblegum8876 2 месяца назад +2

      Yet they have just released a whole series of knives in cru wear that are in the 200$ range. They also are dropping a sprint run of their seki city line in a cts equivalent to cruwear for really cheap. I have found spyderco to be more realistic in their pricing for the materials

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      @@bubblegum8876 absolutely would agree with you

    • @jimmycricket7946
      @jimmycricket7946 2 месяца назад +1

      The price of everything is going up it's not spyderco it's inflation. Inflation = less purchasing power of the dollar, and now it's diminishing faster then ever before. When this bubble bursts wait and see how costly thing's will become. I'd buy what you want now if you can, before it's too late!!

  • @Layzboyedc
    @Layzboyedc Месяц назад +1

    With all due respect to the Spyderco fan base I have always hated the loooks of the brand but so many of my friends have told me that I don't know what a knife is until I own one

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      They aren't the most appealing to look at, but using them really shows you how far above some of their competitors they are. Thanks for the comment!

  • @JinkxSoldga
    @JinkxSoldga Месяц назад +1

    Syperco can't seem to make a knife that has a blade longer than 1/3" of its handle length. Never ever been impressed with syperco. Heat treat is great... but that's about it.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      Fair enough, to each their own! Thanks for watching!

  • @Hungrybird474
    @Hungrybird474 2 месяца назад +1

    We have the same knives 👍👏.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      Awesome man! Thanks for watching!

  • @Kris_Stiletto
    @Kris_Stiletto 2 месяца назад +1

    Too, late, I already bought two Compression-Lock, Military 2 Folders... :-) :-) :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      Ha, awesome, hope you enjoy them!! Thanks for watching!

  • @loosieclocker
    @loosieclocker 2 месяца назад +1

    Watch prices and you’ll find deals. Spyderco is for steel geeks

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      I am on the far end of the spectrum of being considered a steel geek and I still love Spyderco! Pretty much any modern steel above s30v is the same in my eyes, some differences that are noticeable obviously with carbon vs stainless steels but they all function well, I think it's more of a hype thing honestly but to each their own! Thanks for the comment!

    • @loosieclocker
      @loosieclocker 2 месяца назад +1

      @@DXSharpening i am said steel geek. Love how they experiment with sprint runs and the mule team. Their heat treatments tend to be right on the mark

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      @loosieclocker I can't lie the Mule Team is an awesome idea that i wish more companies would put their own spin on, I plan to get one at some point there are just things higher on my list right now... do you have a favorite steel in particular? I've always questioned the hype around magnacut and I have the native 5 salt in magnacut but it seems to be everyone's favorite and I can't really tell a difference yet

    • @loosieclocker
      @loosieclocker 2 месяца назад +1

      @@DXSharpening magnacut is amazing if the correct Rockwell is hit. One of the very few steels created specifically for knives. Love it. K390 is a personal favorite. But most steels are absolutely fine.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      @loosieclocker I have always seen things warning against carbon steels and lots of people say they're really difficult to keep rust free. I've never had a problem with them at all and on fixed blades they do actually seem to perform noticeably better than some other fixed blades in stainless -- other than that I don't really think I could tell them difference between magnacut and s30v... I'm also more focused on how cool knives look vs steel sometimes hahaha
      Thanks for the comments!

  • @deadvikingtrolls
    @deadvikingtrolls 14 дней назад +1

    Native 5 is the best spyderco knife, am willing to argue. Others are all suboptimal in one minor way or another but they generally cut better than most competition. Beyond that they're kind of ugly and boring but tend to hit hrc targets.

    • @deadvikingtrolls
      @deadvikingtrolls 14 дней назад +1

      And as for benchmade, they stayed in business for so long because of two factors: the 940 and the axis lock.
      Today the axis lock is done better elsewhere, the 940's design is early and outdated and the bugout is keeping them afloat. Of all major knife brands benchmade will be the first to implode.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  13 дней назад

      If they had a native 5 with a compression lock and no choil I think it would be the best, I love the blade shape and the size but I find the choil without a raise part near the hole (like pm2 p3) a little awkward at times but might be a preference thing.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  13 дней назад +1

      If they would implement the new flat springs in all their designs without a price increase, I genuinely think that would save the company

    • @deadvikingtrolls
      @deadvikingtrolls 13 дней назад

      @@DXSharpening Native 5 is dumb with a compression lock. You don't need finger safe locks when nearly every knife has such a massive finger choil. Go with one or the other or your design is flawed. Their back lock is among the best and it ages much better. Still a one handed knife.
      I think you could be right about the improved springs helping benchmade's case but when does benchmade do anything wise?

    • @deadvikingtrolls
      @deadvikingtrolls 13 дней назад

      @@DXSharpening Also spyderco knives with the thumb ramp in the way are already suboptimal. No need to put that in the way, your thumb goes where you need it.

  • @johng.7560
    @johng.7560 Месяц назад +2

    Be aware that with Spyderco, if you need a 50 cent bushing for your knife pivot, you will have to send your knife back (paying shipping both ways) and pay to have it replaced. They will not simply ship you the part you need. I have a Domino with the paper thin cheap bushing that fails and it will cost me $35 to fix a $1 worth in parts. Their customer service is crap!

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      Probably the first negative experience I've ever heard of with Spyderco customer service, sorry to hear it. Thanks for the comment!

  • @DuhYaThink
    @DuhYaThink 2 месяца назад +1

    Shah-men.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад +1

      Ha, thanks. Will have to use this moving forward

  • @southside1975
    @southside1975 19 дней назад +1

    where does Spyderco sell their factory seconds ?

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  19 дней назад +1

      Great question, they only have a sale once or twice a year where they sell to the public online and in their store in Golden, CO. I believe there is a limited selection of them year round in their brick and mortar store, but generally the best times to get them are whenever they're put up online as they'll have a lot more. You can also look for them on ebay, some people will buy a bunch in store and sell them online slightly marked up but still way less than normal prices. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!

    • @southside1975
      @southside1975 19 дней назад

      @@DXSharpening Thanks

  • @curly_
    @curly_ 4 дня назад

    PM2, best Folder in the world, imo

    • @jocemarine6247
      @jocemarine6247 3 дня назад

      Like it or not as a knife collection, you have to own one

  • @etienneportail5122
    @etienneportail5122 2 месяца назад +1

    Why the gloves??

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      When I'm doing work outside and using knives that's generally how I handle them a lot of the time

  • @levelwu
    @levelwu Месяц назад +1

    Both Spyderco and BM make great knives but I am done paying patriot tax for iPhone “innovation” of simply using exotic super steels.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад +1

      I wish they would release a bunch of new models in "boring" steels such as a lightweight pm2 or a compression lock native 5 or a smaller bodacious, but it seems like we are in the minority when it comes to that. Thanks for watching!

    • @levelwu
      @levelwu Месяц назад +1

      @@DXSharpening Totally agree and they would sell. It would give people a chance to try the design before, if at all, wanting to spend a bunch of money on more expensive steel.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      @@levelwu hopefully they will grow into it, I think the golden, co factory is supposed to be expanding like crazy so they might finally be able to catch up with production and have a surplus

  • @nicholasedwardbehindtheedg2343
    @nicholasedwardbehindtheedg2343 18 дней назад +1

    Bland and ugly, but man they perform! Great video, just found your channel!

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  17 дней назад

      Definitely true, thanks for watching!

  • @LovesM855A1
    @LovesM855A1 Месяц назад +1

    Bugout sucks as do 90% of all other knives Spyderco is #1 PERIOD! They have plants everywhere pushing out bangers all great quality….. the only others I buy are custom like my Rosies and CR knives but even then my Spydies are carried the most.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад +1

      It really is hard not to love them after yiu get/use one or two. Thanks for watching!

    • @LovesM855A1
      @LovesM855A1 Месяц назад +1

      @@DXSharpening yes Sir ty for a banger vid as usual, you rock brother

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      @LovesM855A1 much appreciated, thanks for the support!

  • @jordy703
    @jordy703 Месяц назад

    I only buy Spyderco these days after selling all my flashy expensive Knives. For me its about use not collecting anymore. Spyderco delivers in performance and overal quality.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      Great point, thanks for watching!

  • @morgizmo87
    @morgizmo87 8 дней назад +1

    Should you buy a spyderco in 2024? Yes.
    Should you buy a Benchmade in 2024? No.

  • @henryohenry1504
    @henryohenry1504 29 дней назад +1

    Benchmade better watch their back 😅

  • @suzukikawasaki5165
    @suzukikawasaki5165 Месяц назад +1

    They look OK but they don't feel good in my hand and I really don't like their action

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      To each their own! Thanks for watching!

    • @suzukikawasaki5165
      @suzukikawasaki5165 Месяц назад +1

      @@DXSharpening I like that Adamas, where did you get the scales?

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      @suzukikawasaki5165 check out tpgrips online or on ebay

    • @Rustypan471
      @Rustypan471 13 дней назад

      I wish they sold some options on the lefthanded PM2

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  12 дней назад

      @@Rustypan471 check out AWT they might

  • @JohnLennon-yg4ut
    @JohnLennon-yg4ut Месяц назад +1

    They’ve gone downhill for sure. for what you pay for, their knives come out the factory with way to man qc issues. I’ll stick with my cheap Chinese knives that have Better quality 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      Fair enough, I didn't get to experience the Spyderco of many years ago so I don't have a lengthy history to compare them to, but I have had positive experiences with them now. Thanks for watching!

  • @johnfattig6937
    @johnfattig6937 Месяц назад +1

    Yeah, you need to tag on knives made in CHINA!

  • @heres_the_sauce
    @heres_the_sauce 2 месяца назад +1

    Ye s.

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  2 месяца назад

      Great answer. Thanks for watching!

  • @odie2763
    @odie2763 17 дней назад

    Anyone who buys sypderco's just collects them and never uses them. case in point, this channel. Their motto is "A sucker is born with every sprint run"

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  17 дней назад

      You'll notice the only Sprint run I have is a factory second

    • @jesser8369
      @jesser8369 8 дней назад

      I definitely use my Cos ser and they're a joy to use.

  • @jrigo50
    @jrigo50 День назад

    Nope short answer

  • @scotty9312
    @scotty9312 Месяц назад +1

    Very overpriced in 2024

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад

      They are definitely raising prices...

  • @UncleFjester
    @UncleFjester Месяц назад

    So Sad, you millennials spending that amount of money on that many knives you don't use, and going on and on about how good the factory edge is? hahahaha
    And the Cosplay gloves, to hide your baby girly hands is the best!
    Why don't you spend the same money collecting shares of nvidia? Not one knife you never used has appreciated 165% in 2024 like Nvidia has.
    Sad Life my friend.......

    • @DXSharpening
      @DXSharpening  Месяц назад +1

      Sorry to disappoint Uncle Fjester but I'm not a millennial, but actually worse. Regretfully gen z