These are the Top 5 Spyderco Folding Knives

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[@maxlvledc]

Holy shit..."as someone born with a number of holes...I have an affinity for spyderco" I fing died laughing.

[@kwongyeang]

Never before have I had to stop a video 2 seconds in to compose myself. Thanks, Pete. Thanks.

[@KungFuTweety1]

I see a T shirt coming 😂.....

[@Namugaseum]

I saw that on the subtitles and was thoroughly confused 😂

[@Stuart-er8qz]

Kin' ell, what an intro!😂😂😂

[@ciderandthorazine]

how many extra holes do girls have? i reckon just one, in the standard off-the-shelf model with no piercings and/or major surgeries. i could be wrong though.

[@paullmight42]

"As someone born with a number of holes....." -Pete 2024

[@justinwood3054]

I would add the Manix 2 to the list.

[@willrascal1362]

I just got one some of the absolute worst quality control terrible centering and they lock tighted the clip so its impossible to reverse

[@chiky2000]

Manix 2 is great but there are many fake on eBay

[@willrascal1362]

@chiky2000 wasn't off ebay it was from house of knives (main ish knife website in Canada)

[@user-sq5ix1uc3f]

I've got a manix 2 in s110v and I love it. I was really surprised the manix 2 didn't at least get an honorable mention.

[@realitycheck4296]

​@@willrascal1362 might be a fake, lots of clones of many brands being sold lately. Be careful and do some research. Good luck

[@hellomrpostman]

holey cow a new Cedric and Ada review dropped!

[@HAIL-WAR.C]

Who else is here for the spyderco Fun.....get the popcorn

[@heididragonfly]

Every single time Basal screams righteous indignation into the abyss, it just INSTANTLY makes my day. Thank you. 🔥🐈‍⬛🔥

[@riverrunner23]

Love Spyderco, and have 3 Stretch models, 2 in ZDP-189 with the 'bulbous' snout, and the other is K390. Recently got the Sage 1 in Maxamet, my 1st Sage, and it is a dream. Many, many other Spydies, and I will not stop. That is my promise to you. Thanks for another enjoyable vid.

[@aaronsmith8804]

I'm not a steel snob, so I love VG-10 as a user steel. Really wish the VG-10 Stretch 2 came with the straight spine blade.

[@hificat101]

I have 3 VG10 core Damascus Spyderco knives, and I can say that VG10 core Damascus comes insanely sharp.

[@zincminer]

Just started really EDCing a Spyderco that I had in my drawer for ages... it's in VG-10 and that stuff is great imo. Maybe I need to try more high end steels but I think it leaves nothing to be desired.

[@aurelianobuendia5360]

but nothing wrong with vg10

[@EDCandLace]

Could always get the Stretch 2 XL in vg10 with the straight spine. It's a big boy but can be had at crazy low prices when they do the yearly 30% off sale around black Friday... can get it for like 75 bucks!

[@aaronsmith8804]

@@EDCandLace I have that one. And I have a regualar Stretch 2 with the non-straight spine, but I'd really like to have the Stretch 2 with a straight spine as well. They did the sprint run Stretch 2 VG-10 with Ivory colored FRN handles and straight spine. I'm waiting for a good deal to pop up on one of those on the secondary market.

[@mihaidragnea9785]

Completely agree on the kapara. Just got one and while it is the most expensive knife I own by far it feels worth it. I love all spydercos but this one feels especially premium and it checks all the boxes for my edc, there is nothing I would change about it.

[@markmullen1852]

The Paramilitary 2 changed my life. Bought one about 15 years ago and I got the hype.

[@lastlazygun]

Im in the uk so unsurprisingly my favourite is the UKPK. I have a salt one and one in Spy27. I love that they are ambidextrous, one hand opening and are as solid in the open position as it's possible to be while not actually locking.... Oh and they cut really well too.

[@CDXRK]

Is the UKpk actually under three inches? I remember hearing the cutting edge was but the choil make it too long

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

The Chaparral was my first Spyderco and my very first non gas station knife. Special place in my heart.

[@allfather885]

You know another knife brand with a hole that Pete loves? Huusk. 😂

[@gregtomamichel973]

I think you spotted the pattern.

[@rymic72]

His love of Huusk is legendary. His glowing commentary on them have almost the feel of an advert

[@jkirschy]

He clearly needs more Husk knives. Many, many more Husk knives.

[@jb7707]

My list 1. Stretch 2 XL 2. Chaparral 3. Dragonfly 4. Naitive 5 5. Manix 2

[@Sacred-ENL]

Manix goes hard

[@sircassie891]

In all honesty, spyderco is the best brand and all of their knives are awesome for one use or another

[@fredp1983]

why the stretch 2 xl? Ive got a cruwear one that Im selling... I love the Chap... Sage... Manix... Microjimbo... Lil Native... Native 5... Para 3.... !

[@mikeappleget482]

@@fredp1983I wanted to like the Manix but I’ve only tried the “lightweight” version and I ended up selling it after a couple weeks. I did really love the ergos, blade shape, locking mechanism, etc., but compared to the quality, the buttery smooth action, & the feel of my PM2, I just couldn’t come around to liking the Manix2 LW. I’m thinking about giving the G10 version a try though. Or maybe the XL Crucarta version!

[@patricksmatrick6193]

I have the lightweight Manix 2 and had the G10 and they’re great, just not feeling the hype everyone else feels. They both had/have great build quality, better QC than my other Spyderco’s. Maybe it’s the forced grip and wide as hell in the pocket and not really the slicer everyone claims unless you reprofile it.

[@DouglasRosser]

I just acquired a lightweight Police in K390 and I love it as well.

[@hificat101]

I found a serrated one at BHQ on sale for $112 a few months back and its an incredible knife.

[@MB-jg4tr]

I have the Police 4 K390 fully serrated and I love it, it's a beast

[@ryancutrona673]

I've only had a few spyderco's but man o' man do I love my paramiltary 2 with micarda scales and cruwear steel. I sharpened it once last year (i tend to sharpen often) and I haven't touched the edge at all since! Nice to see that Cedric landed it in his top 5.

[@heavyweightsound]

Great video as always... I never hear anyone talking about the Spyderco Watu. Its my favorite design-wise. I know it's not a work knife but it's very slicey. Anyone else love the Watu?

[@ExtraCrispy357]

I don't have any experience with it, but I remember seeing a video that Seth and David C. Anderson ('DCA') were doing at Knife Center, and Seth said the Watu was one of his favorite Spyderco's. I sure looks slicey!

[@EDCandLace]

Yeah the watu is a excellent knife. When they was marked down about a year ago on amazon for 130 bucks I bought two of them. They are absolutely laser beam slicers, they slice as good as a chaparral does and offer a full size knife handle and blade. If you want a card board cutting laser the watu is really hard to beat. Plus because they aren't very pretty and just a odd looking design they can be had for really great prices. You get a well done action, well done 20cv for not much money and once you get the knife in hand you will like it a lot more than you would think based off the pics. They are really awesome values and I see them pop up on the second hand basically brand new for 100 bucks fairly frequently and for that price it's a crazy good knife.

[@heavyweightsound]

​@@ExtraCrispy357 it's a lovely knife!

[@heavyweightsound]

​​@@EDCandLace Absolutely! thx for your reply! The Watu is my go-to for breaking down cardboard also! I think think the profile is beautiful. I picked mine up, brand new from a pawn shop for $150 but I wish I would have seen that sale on Amazon for $130! Just subbed to your channel!

[@Foxrock321]

I live near Golden Co ..home of Spyderco factory and store..I love going there to smell the knives “cooking” ..I have a huge collection of Spydies…I have all the early Sage’s hard to come by..

[@Pharto_Stinkus]

Spyderco is also my favorite knifemaker. I love the FRN knives, mostly because of the K390 steel that you can get many of the models in. K390 is without a doubt my all-time favorite steel. Some of my favorite K390 FRN's are the lil Temperance, Police 4 lightweight, and the Leaf Jumper (the most underrated Spyderco of all time). Regarding your top 5: 1. I got bored of the Para 2 awhile ago, after carrying them pretty exclusively for like 10 years. It's a great knife, and I have several versions, but I don't really carry it anymore. 2. I bought a Spydiechef several years ago (primarily because of your glowing reviews) and I agree, it's a great knife. It's my "dress up" knife. 3. Never had a Kapara. I had one in hand in a shop once, and just didn't like it, and I've basically disregarded it since. Maybe I'll take another look at it. 4. Never had a Sage. It's just never "grabbed" me visually enough to get me to order one. I do regret that I didn't buy each of the Sage versions when they were in production though, just from a collector standpoint. 5. I have a Stretch in vg10 that I've always found to be pretty "meh". I also have a Stretch 2 in K390. The K390 blade steel transforms it into a different knife. I like it, but I don't really carry it, mostly because I prefer the compression lock for EDC. My all-time favorite - and this hasn't changed since it came out - is the Shaman. The most well-rounded, do everything knife I've ever owned. I do use aftermarket slab-sided scales though, which completely change the carry profile, and the feel in hand.

[@just9911]

@@Pharto_Stinkus I’d say that they are closely followed up by Cold Steel and Hogue.

[@lawrenceragnarok1186]

@@just9911 cold steel is having some issues after they got bought out sadly, I didn't like a lot of their stuff but the Voyager series was great.

[@hificat101]

K390 gang here. I have a stupid amount of Spyderco in K390. Not every one, but most. I never leave home without a serrated K390 Delica. Ive come to believe its bad luck for me to do so, even though Im not a big fan of the idea of "luck".

[@tombrown4683]

​@@hificat101l believe you have stacked the odds in your favor by carrying that serrated Delica in K390 !

[@just9911]

@@lawrenceragnarok1186 from the examples I’ve seen, there hasn’t been a drop in quality. Sharpening and edge retention have been phenomenal leading me to believe the ht is still great. In fact, the only times I’ve seen knives come flawed from the factory were in the pre GSM days (one with a really wonky grind and the other shipped with a broken spring in the triad lock), but I don’t hold it against them because you are going to have things that slip through QC. It happens. I understand that anecdotal evidence is just that, anecdotal.

[@namesecondname4548]

100% Manix 2 is my favorite. PM3 in S100v is incredible, I cut a entire memory foam queen mattress into small pieces in like 40 minutes and the thing is still sharp.

[@hificat101]

I love the Manix 2 above all others. My dream is someday Spyderco will release a "K-Carta" line in K390 with blue Micarta, and I think I'd grab like 3 Manix in that config. Also prefer the Para 3 to PM2 for some weird reason, though I usually prefer bigger knives.

[@smeefbeef367]

Manix 2 is the most ergonomic folder I’ve ever held. You can use it for hard cutting for an hour and your hand will feel fine. I love the PM2, but the manix feels sturdier and has a better blade shape for hard use. I work construction and a third of my crew carries a manix

[@EDCandLace]

No such knife as a pm3... it's not a para military 3 it's just para 3 and the steel is not s100v it's S110v.

[@Pukindog12]

Endela in Cruwear and K390. Both great knives!

[@m99a]

My first ''real knife'' was the Manix 2 G10 allblack in S30v. Awesome knife and after 6 years of blue collar EDC, I added the ATW scale and made it close to perfect. This knife made me fall in love with the Spyderco brand and ethos. The steel variety is something that also keeps me interested in the brand. I later added the PM2 cruwear, Yojimbo 2 cruwear, Chapparal moon and sun, Dragondfly zdp-189 and the Endura VG10 to the collection(my folder are mostly Spydercos). The Manix is still my #1 after 9 years of ownership, followed by the Chapparal for the office and dressed events. peace!

[@ExtraCrispy357]

Nice collection you have - great choices! I also love the Manix 2 and PM 2 - so good! I want to get a YoJumbo or maybe a Ronin 2 fixed blade in the future. I also am waiting for a nice Chapparal to come through my usual supplier for a "gentlemen's carry" knife - I like that Raffir Nobel one or the Bird's Eye Maple!

[@ryansgr8]

Nice to see the Kapara on the list, totally agree! Hard to argue with the top 5 you picked. Spyderco just has a lot of great designs.

[@tmille10]

Sheep’s foot Caribbean is one of the greats as well, I clip it in my trunks and swim through salty creeks ocean and river 3 days a week and it just works so well !

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Great list. I would add the Manix 2 and remove the Sage 5.

[@yinzer9397]

I'm missing the Shaman, Native 5 and Manix 2 in the list. Agree with the PM2 and Stretch 2 making the list while the Para 3 does not.

[@davidcallan7844]

My favourite spyderco is the Perrin Street Bowie.

[@davidferguson1378]

Wildest intro ever, I love this guy 😂

[@BrentonCarr]

Great intro line! If I was drinking milk it would have come out of my nose.

[@Cy1onRaider]

I am lucky i live 3 minutes away from Spyderco HQ.

[@eskee1]

Why?

[@Cy1onRaider]

@@eskee1 because I was born and raised in Golden, Colorado....... which is the HQ of Spyderco. Same reason why big tits are "amusing". Especially when you can fondle them without a lawsuit.;

[@ExtraCrispy357]

AWWWWWWW!! That's not luck . . . you are BLESSED brother! Wow - that must be cool!

[@EDCandLace]

So I'll see ya at the 2nds sale this year??? Lol I'm gonna be there for sure, done bought plane tickets. Are you going???

[@-Craptastic-]

Pete, when you held that wonderful red & black box in the thumbnail I knew what I was doing next. Just do it for every thumbnail and I'll be here! And then if you want switch topics I won't remember why I clicked on the video. YES, I am saying you can use me for the views.😄 Take Care!

[@yossarian3]

I would not have guessed that #1 in a million years. You are deviating from the norm and that's what I come here for. Well done.

[@liamvincent8066]

The stretch 2xl is one of my favorite knives of all time.

[@Jimmy-gd5ho]

I don't wanna be "that Guy" but the shaman is the do it all spyderco. Tough with a great feeling handle and as solid as the Manix 2. Great vid tho. Purchased a Kapara right after watching, cheers!

[@michaelduke6026]

Glad Sage 5 made your list! That one and a Native 5 are my most carried and used.

[@simonking8198]

Agree on Kapara. It’s so slim in the pocket, so much blade, amazing ergonomics and the design is perfect for casual food prep. Plus it’s just beautiful

[@johngoodwin2734]

Funny I was sharpening my stretch 2 in K390 while watching your video, just by chance and I w-holeheartedly agree with you on the stretch 2. I have dozen spyderco's and the stretch 2 is definitely my favorite for EDC and work (carpenter). it's such a good knife that I've almost stopped rotating through my other knives for EDC.

[@bryantknowles2388]

The spydiechef Is my favorite. Really impressed with its functionality and its very comfortable to use and carry for edc. Glad to see it made your top 5!

[@viniciuseleo]

Great content as always! Can say for sure that you influenced me a lot into getting bit by the Spyder! My top 5: 1- Manix 2 2- Chaparral 3- Caribbean 4- PM 2 5- Endura 4 Wharncliffe Honorable mentions: Dragonfly, Delica 4, Shaman, SpyOpera

[@px7460]

I have only one Spyderco... the Chef, which I love.

[@kathleensmith370]

great video- I think I need a sage 5

[@mikehigbee2320]

I love my standard Sage 5. Thank you for the validation! I consider it a perfect EDC. Sadly, it appears to be discontinued in favor of the lightweight version. I'm glad I got mine in time.

[@Baruch-Hashem]

Thank you, mt top 5 are completely different, shows what a great company Spyderco is!

[@JerryLoffelbein]

Preface: I got some bigass hands My list probably goes: 1.Manix 2 XL (had the OG S30V version since it was new, the G10 is now smooth from carry over the years, but I've been enamored with the CruCarta variant) 2. OG Calypso/Endura 4 (Miss the ZDP-189 version I lost in a movie theater years ago. Think the Stretch 2 XL will supplant this, but I haven't pulled the trigger yet) 3. Native 4/5 4. Chaparral/Sage 5. Kiwi (Jigged bone was my favorite) There's been other great ones. I had a Centofante 4 that was great, but those handles were on the cheap side, even for FRN. The Gayle Bradley 2 is amazing, but I wish it had a touch better lockbar access. The Smock is great, but I feel it'd perform better for me if it was full flat ground. The Para Military 2's compression lock cutout isn't quite far back enough so my thumb interacts with it uncomfortably. The Military 2 gets around that, but it's borderline unwieldly large for some EDC tasks (but the S110V is sweet). The Matriarch with Wave is fun and wicked, but very purpose-built for self defense.

[@ExtraCrispy357]

YES! I've got a Manix 2 XL in Cru-Carta on the old 'wishlist'!

[@jamieg2290]

Looking for a new spyderco so perfect timing

[@EDCandLace]

Manix, pm2, native 5, stretch 2 , gayle bradley 2, sage 5 and kapara would round out my top 6 and a honorable mention. It really kills me to not be able to put the delica and endela in there. The gayle brandly 2 is such a slept on knife amoung the community and it's such a great knife.

[@cjmutschler]

Have you had the opportunity to handle that Stretch 2 in G10 and Cruwear? Too pricey for me but I imagine it is quite nice. I just got that M4 Tenacious and I am pretty sure it is going to be my go to work knife going forward.

[@feralcruz2093]

The stretch 2 k390 is also my most carried knife. For work, I almost always carry the stretch 2 and a full serrated delica in k390.

[@notanundercovercop8851]

If I already have a PM2 in 15V... would it make any sense to get a PM2 in Maxamet? Or, are the steels similar enough that the difference is negligible?

[@EastCoastMan603]

Thank you for your service Australia man.

[@cooperclarke154]

Love my k390 stretch! The 15V manix 2 is right there with it.

[@ericsierra-franco7802]

Manix 2 XL is easily one of the best hard use folders on the market and my favorite Spyderco.

[@edc4fun]

CQI Spydiechef 🙌🏽

[@aaronowens8586]

As an Aussie knife enthusiast I really enjoy your content Pete but having neglected the Manix2 is a huge oversight. In my humble opinion it is great performer and in the s110v version my daily carry .

[@maxlvledc]

ohhhh Realllllly

[@TucoDog-ho6fw]

I too have liquidated some items that I regret selling. It’s actually quite a list🤦🏻‍♂️ Thanks for all the content Pete👍🏻

[@patricksmatrick6193]

I’m not feeling Spyderco like I used to, but this list is spot on.

[@ExtraCrispy357]

Have you tried out a Shaman or Manix 2? They might just re-ignite your Spydie flame bro!😎👍

[@patricksmatrick6193]

I have the Manix light weight in M4 and I used to have a regular G10 Manix 2 and their great, but there’s just something that I’m not really liking about ergos in my hand, and with the PM3 and the PM2. I prefer the Militaries slightly more neutral grip. The Native and the Endura are damn near my favorites for Spyderco as of now.

[@pirminzemp2731]

Greetings Pirmin From Switzerland 🇨🇭 You Are Make Very good Videos Greetings to Australia 🇦🇺

[@jayr526]

5 own 4. lost 3. no interest 2. maybe in the future. 1. Happy with the PM2. Great video, Pete. Thanks for posting.

[@daeholm]

Sold off a bunch of my collection a couple years ago. The only one I really miss is the Sage 5. I also really like the Manix 2 lightweight for a big hand filling folder

[@DuhYaThink]

Love the police 4 lw k390. Stretch 2 k390 and xl cruwear. Shaman,sage 5 lw. Military 2 crucarta is one of my favorites. Too many to list 👍🏻 great content!!

[@coreysmith556]

I own a lot of Spydercos. My favorites are my 3 Endura 4s. The Ergos fit me well and it comes in a good many versions.

[@booishoois309]

What kind of shirt is that? I really like long sleeve t shirts and have been on the lookout for a higher quality one.

[@user-nh3qr5pr2s]

My first spyderco, I just happened upon for a steal so I bought 2. The Opus. Dicontinued now but man for a PM2/PM1 Alt, it is really a nice knife.

[@Pablo668]

And another vid. You’re spoiling us!

[@charlesnew1289]

Manix 2, lightweight , has the right clip. Knife perfection.

[@tcup3946]

Centrofante 3 is always a favorite. It's shark look. Slicing ability. My favorite

[@thaknobodi]

Centofante is good except for the fact that the one i had would rest the edge on the FRN backspacer, whereby the fiberglass resin would dull that spot.

[@tombrown4683]

Thanks Pete, I enjoyed your breakdown of favorite Spydies. While I only have 5 Spydercos now I will get more. Eyeing the XL Stretch 2 in K390 or Cruware. The Dragonfly is also intriguing. So far the Manix 2 or Police 4 gets the mostcpocet time with me.

[@antonssergejevs3205]

Finally another video from Pete 💃

[@nandayane]

I Think like Pete would love the leaf jumper, It’s like a more compact Stretch 2 with nearly the same cutting length and no jimping.

[@bigzach322]

Got a question about what may work well for kitchen tasks, specifically as a utility or steak knife. I see K390 serrated folders on sale on various websites, supposedly Spyderco is discontinuing the serrated versions of a few models. What do you think of the Police 4 Lightweight K390 Serrated? It is only $113, which seems like a crazy good deal and the design looks solid for slicing.

[@bigzach322]

There's also the Endura 4 LW for $98. My hands are below average size, but I wasn't sure how the lack of choil would figure into the grips.

[@mildmannerededc]

Kapara and Sage 5 have the rizz... am I using that correctly?

[@mikebertsch8747]

Frn spydercos are by far my favorite edc knives. Salt 2 in h2 is absolutely fantastic for lw summer carry Stretch 2 in k390 is one of my favorites too

[@Herpetile]

I only have three kinds of spyderco’s … 2 delicate 1 endura and their fixed enuff in k390 … all are amazing … I would add the aqua salt if I was going to add another to the collection ! Thanks for the vid !

[@ExtraCrispy357]

Bro, if you're looking for a SALT knife - get the new Spyderco ParaMilitary 2 in Magnacut steel! It takes amazing to a whole new level! The compression lock on the PM2 is so great to use, and the ergonomics of this knife are superb. Trust me - if you like the Delica and Endura - you will LOVE the PM2! Not sure if you've heard about Magnacut steel yet (sorry, no offense intended if you have), but this is really an incredible new "super-steel" that has high corrosion resistance and edge retention, but also excellent TOUGHNESS (a rare combination).

[@Herpetile]

@@ExtraCrispy357 I’ll look into it, prefer fixed blade to folders but I’m not against the idea

[@bobbafett3050]

spyderco junior is seriously underrated folder

[@JC101Zero]

Hey pete, how'd you force that patina on your stretch 2?

[@swamp.stomper]

Great selection. Hard to trim it down to five!

[@the_knights_edge]

I wish, so bad, that I could get the kapara in s90v or k390! Thanks for the video!🍻🤘

[@speedboard.]

My Lil' Temperance 3 is my fave EDC. It fits my big hands, is legal in LA at just under 3", and there's no confusion about what is or isn't part of the blade since the grip is entirely GRP. The blade is also so beefy, 4 mm thick, I don't have to worry about anything with that knife in my hand. I also have the SpydieChef which I absolutely love, but I don't carry it with me everywhere I go like I do with the Lil' Temperance. I want to save the edge for times when I know I'll want to prep food, or when I'm out sailing, where the LC200N steel is immune to salt water.

[@yaaatymy]

Excellent video as always. Basil cameos are also appreciated. Did I miss the Manix 2 here? I’m curious where it fits in.

[@lordnicenstein5105]

He doesn't get the manix at all, don't tell everyone it's the best because it's cheaper in most places than your pm2 and other clasics 😅

[@yaaatymy]

@@lordnicenstein5105 Right? Given the price hikes on everything, I'm not complaining, but the non-LW models are ridiculously cheaper than the rest of the comparable Golden models.

[@Cid_1]

I really liked the Spydie Chef, but had a lot of lockup issues with my 3 last ones. I really wish Spyderco started using lock bar inserts on their frame locks, and I think most of the lockup issues would be solved. The Manix 2 & Manix 2 LW (especially now that they can be taken apart) are great knives for the money, I think I paid $130 for my Rex 45 LW & around $160 for the CruCarta.

[@loosieclocker]

The police is approaching sword stature

[@user-hk9du6px9x]

What do you EDC nowadays? Do you have a pen next to your knife?

[@az-chris1136]

I love the Spyderco design philosophy and they are my favorite folding knife maker. The knives just fit my hand nicely and the blades are stellar performers. My top 5 favorite pocket companions are: 1) Positron; 2) ParaMilitary 2; 3) Mantra 3; 4) Autonomy 2; 5) tied between the Tenacious in S35VN and the Manix 2 I love the compression lock as it is quick to stow the blade without the risk of getting my fingers caught in the path of the blade. Spyderco designs just rock!

[@TheWatcher60401]

The official list, I hope the spydiechef makes the cut!

[@jesseadams45]

The k390 Stretch 2 is my favorite Spyderco as well. I have most of the k390 series too. Second is probably k390 wharncliffe Endura or Delica. I don't like the way the wharncliffe models look but they perform really well.

[@oneeyeman6258]

Good list Pete. Gotta say, other than the price my Slysz Bowie is my all time favorite knife; and I've owned Sebenzas. Surprised you didn't mention the Bradley 2. Love that thing too

[@j.savage1228]

My favorite Spyderco is the Manix 2 lightweight in SPY27. I don't mind the frn scales because they are solid on this model

[@rymic72]

If the compression lock is your second favourite type of lock what is your first?

[@mangobadger]

I started collecting Spydercos with a PM2 in S45VN, and its perfectly broken-in action makes it hard to stay away for too long. I think the Para 3 is more comfortable in hand - a lot of people including myself say it feels like a natural extension - but the extra thickness and weight (for its size) compromise the ease of carrying it in the pocket.

[@fredp1983]

everyone seems so excited about the rex121 Sage..... Ive never experienced rex121 but I can only imagine how good its going to be... its going to be hard to get for a while...

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

My favorite Spyderco knives are: Para3 digi camo + S45VN Sage 1 Maxamet Delica4 Manix 2 Cruwear Endela wharncliffe K390 Native5 regular S30V version Endura ZDP-189 British racing green

[@Spartacus-hc9xt]

Absolutely great list! The only one I would switch out is the kapara. I love the look, but between the slim compression lock cut out and smooth carbon fiber I struggle a little with operation. Still an amazing knife though.

[@WallachGaming]

We don't seem to have very similar tastes overall, but my preference to the Native 5 over the PM2 makes me think I need to get my hands on one of thsoe Stretch 2's in K390 while they're still readily available...

[@theBFactor]

My daily for many many years is the full stainless delica full seraccion, cuts tomatoes like cutting through butter and no sharpening. My dress delica is the ti handle in Damascus no seraccion.

[@drouleau]

Para 3 in Cru-Wear is my favorite - it's my EDC (Every Day Counter knife - I work from home and it lives on my kitchen counter) and gets the most use out of any of my non-kitchen knives. I have the Shaman as well - it's ok (and actually feathersticks quite well), but prefer the Para 3 for most cutting tasks that you'd use an "EDC" for if you're not working on a farm or industrial setting. It's a great little knife and carries extremely well on those rare occasions it's in my pocket (with a deep carry clip on it).

[@thaknobodi]

Id say the Watu might be one of the best slicer Spyderco. In terms of thinness and edge retention. Backlocks are boring to newer knife guys but would you rather have a soft detent compression lock or axis lock knife cut you in the leg when you fall and it opens, or you could have a backlock in the pocket which has a stronger bias towards closure. Also backlocks dont get dinged by other stuff in the pocket (TriAd backlocks unfortunately don't have a bias towards closed)

[@MB-jg4tr]

I agree

[@heavyweightsound]

Totally agree! I just posted above why I never hear anyone talking about the Watu. Thx for being one of the few! Thin and slicey

[@thaknobodi]

@@heavyweightsound 💯

[@_brianm]

Paused at the start to think about my list before seeing yours: Native 5, Endura 4, Sage 1, Brouwer, Slysz Bowie.

[@mcsquirgle]

Hey Pete, Id really be interested to hear your thoughts on the Spyderco Stretch 2 XL with CPM Cru Wear. its the one in G10 with full steel liner construction. its expensive and perhaps large, but its definitely my favorite Spyderco lockback.

[@hificat101]

Its just SO expensive. Very much waiting to grab Stretch 2 XL LW in Micromelt PD#1, which is Carpenter's take on Cruwear, for half the price of the G10 Cruwear one.

[@mcsquirgle]

@@hificat101 I definitely get that, and I hope to grab one of the pd1 stretch 2 XL as well. I just mean in the sense that if price doesn't matter, the full steel liners construction of the Cru wear stretch 2 XL is objectively more robust than the liner less stretch 2 xl Lightweight

[@eugenepage7248]

I used to think Spydercos were the ugliest knives on the face of the planet,lol, until the Yojimbo came out. I got the Yojimbo and ended up giving it to a relative. I 've got the Yojumbo now and love it! I just ordered the the Manix 2 XL with brown micarta and cant wait to get it in.