How to disassemble and maintain the Spyderco Pochi Pocketknife (with first impressions)

Today, we'll doggedly take a look inside Spyderco's newest release, the Pochi, which is a weird little piece, but sadly, is hounded by a few issues.

[@_MiMo_]

Didn't realize you had your veterinarian's license.

[@FYLbingbong]

😂🤣

[@sztaylor89]

I imagine the difficulty in using the flipper has more to do with the flipper tab position/geometry than the detent.

[@docbp87]

100% It is super far down the doggo's back. Should be much closer to the pivot point.

[@ohmadon]

Bought one of these for my wife for her collection. it's mostly a novelty but she carries it in her purse as a utility knife. The detent is pretty much the same and while lubricating it did help a bit, it still does not deploy with just the flipper tab without using some wrist action. the paw print cutout on the carry clip was a nice touch. my biggest issue with this knife was the price. even with the s45vn steel, it was pretty expensive for what you are getting. I assume your paying for the novelty design. I got it for my wife strictly for the design so that was the draw for us. i mean, come one... it's a dog knife! just don't boop the snoot, its very pointy.

[@Spankus28]

I have this knife. I have cut/poked myself with it more than any other knife in my lifetime. 😂 it’s crazy dangerous.

[@alpine1600s]

Tuck tail and run is what the viewers do when they hear the price.🤣

[@Ankky22]

Who cares if it's a functional knife if it's a doggo!!

[@starkparker16]

Woofing forward to a review full of doggone good puns.

[@FiendCo-u8n]

Wish I had watched this review prior to purchasing it. Thought the tail would act as an extension to the body but for whatever reason it's allowed to go way far beyond use - would have been nice if the stop position was parallel to the body to act as an extension of the knife, but it appears to me that it is strictly for aesthetic novelty purposes only? Most disappointing, even moreso than the fact that it cant flip. Still an interesting offering, I guess? Not many 5th pocket options on the market

[@lo_que3827]

Confirming why I passed on this knife. Seemed more an aesthetic piece than a practical one. Also I think it's pronounced poo-chee (like a pooch, a dog, get it?).

[@ExtraCrispy357]

I got one for my teen-aged daughter who loves dogs, and she really likes it! When it comes to a daddy buying for his daughter, the high cost is less of an issue. So this is a group of people I think this knife is a good fit for. I can also see a guy buying one for his girlfriend. I DON’T recommend buying this for your wife (unless she’s a big dog lover), because you’ll probably get yelled at (e.g “YOU PAID HOW MUCH FOR THIS!?! 🤬).

[@angelos5348]

It reminds me of the ghost dog from luigi's mansion 😆😆🤦🏼‍♂️

[@raystupka3823]

I know this video is older. But, I have this knife, and have same issue with the flipper. Definitely have to give it wrist.

[@markmagnani9060]

After reassembly make sure to put the clear plastic cone around it’s head.

[@hityoutwo]

Spyderco Pochi, where the tail wagging action is better than the blade action.

[@FYLbingbong]

what a cute little knife lol OMG love's it 😍🔥

[@williamrhyne2639]

You won't love the price lol

[@FYLbingbong]

@@williamrhyne2639 I know in Canada the price is even worse lol 235 plus 15% taxes lmao 🤢🤮 still a cute knife though. have a great day today brother stay safe

[@williamrhyne2639]

@@FYLbingbong it is cute, but at that price, I get my "cute" fix with the Rike Hummingbird; I absolutely love that knife.

[@FYLbingbong]

@@williamrhyne2639 agreed that is a awesome looking knife and rike makes great quality knives.

[@miles11we]

r/tihi

[@mikemckenzy]

I love this knife. Exactly because it’s cute. Eric introduced it on BHQ and said it was not a flipper. So not designed to flip open according to Spyderco. And the only complaint I have is that it will bite you in the left pocket. The tip sits very close to the surface in the closed position and it has sliced me a couple times. Shallow, paper cut kinda cut, but still painful! 9/10 for cuteness and quality.

[@JustIn-op6oy]

My buddy handled one pretty recently and said that there is a variation of a two and a half finger grip available to those with appropriate sized hands. Two fingers around the frame and ring finger around the dog tail worked for him acceptably. The particular knife he handled had a stronger detent, but still wasn't a reliable flipper. But it did mean he had to use a little less wrist on the opening. He ended up buying a Benchmade Aileron instead. I'm very curious to try one myself as I think it's frigging adorable but I have massive hands.

[@Pete--]

I really originally thought this guy was gonna be a friction folder of some kind, which would have been cool for a Spyderco, especially a small one like that. Just another fancy and hyped ti frame lock, though.

[@tkindschi]

THIS is the knife that Edna from accounting would own. Mystery solved. :)

[@kennethtape3362]

A most perfect `articulated’ paperweight’ albeit a small one, a paperweight nevertheless 😂✌️

[@CanItAlready]

Just looking at it, it seems to be more about form than function.

[@christamu2]

I appreciate knives like this. They save me money.

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@chefpenguin5150]

It makes the LBHs look massive

[@clintonlewis1261]

Really cute/cool knife.

[@jacksteaks4943]

Holy shit that is hilariously cute

[@jacksteaks4943]

"Take it a-paw-t" !!!

[@aruugalaedc]

First public comment

[@skoolynugenator1802]

Nobody cares

[@aruugalaedc]

@@skoolynugenator1802 I do.

[@aruugalaedc]

@@Thomasnmi Kinda!

[@frannies_dad]

Truly objective as usual despite the man’s-best-friend lovable factor... Great initial impressions/tear down! In!