Spyderco Tenacious Full Review! How did it go with my first Chinese Spyderco?

In this video Provide my full review of the Spyderco Tenacious in 8cr13mov blade steel. The Tenacious was my first Chinese manufactured Spyderco.
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[@sputumtube]

For the price, one question: DOES IT CUT WHEN YOU NEED IT TO? If you really need a folding knife with double-row ceramic bearings, stabilised triceratops-horn inlays, iridium handle scales, carbon nano-tube liners and tungsten carbide blade steel, then sell your house and buy one. I'm happy with my cheap and cheerful Tenacious though. Keeps a decent edge for each session of use, it's easy to sharpen and I won't weep into my porridge if I lose it. I'll just buy another one.

[@philliprobbins2170]

Definitely agree is it perfect?no, does it do what I need it to ?yes. Do I have to maintain the edge?yes. It’s a knife from an American company but not made manufactured in America. I’m good with that have several and have lost a few carry one daily.

[@bernielomax4702]

Exactly. This shit of people prattling on about spec sheets on KZbin and acting like they’re some professional is getting ridiculous at best and asinine at worst. Why can’t I just find a video about a product that just explains what the thing is and how well it does what it’s designed to do. It’s always some bearded pretentious trust fund millennial who just likes to hear his own voice.

[@rcjoe406]

Haha😮😅😅😅😅😊

[@1607josh]

I been carrying a tenacious for 6 years. I love it. I like softer steal also. Easy to sharpen.

[@painkiller2837]

Just bought one after watching your review. Thanks for the honest review. Can't wait for my order to arrive.

[@numberoneappgames]

your voice is calm, your video quality is clean, and the outdoor esthetic is pleasing. What I am trying to say is your doing a good job. Keep it up and I dropped a like on your video.

[@beardedgear]

Thanks so much!

[@numberoneappgames]

@@beardedgear It would mean a lot to me if you checked my channel.

[@michaelkav6345]

I got a brand new Tenacious yesterday at an estate sale for $20. Worth it? 100% yes!! Good job on your reviews. I’ll be watching.

[@KnifeCultureUSA]

This was my fist Spyderco, I think like you said lots of times is the step into Spyderco when you are just starting and don’t want to or can’t afford the better Spyderco’s. It was the beginning of the knife addiction for me. I loved it at the time , but as the addiction takes over you step up to other Spyderco’s. Also when I started this there was not the choices in knives that we have now. I think you hit the nail on the head with the pretty good review of this knife!!

[@beardedgear]

Thanks man!

[@maureen3134]

I’ve recently become interested in an edc knife and just came across this year old video. I really like the Spyderco knives and especially the Spydee (sp) hole. I have looked at a bunch and am drawn to the combo blade, but don’t know if it’s necessary for an edc. I know the serrations have their functions, but I’m wondering if it’s something I need in a first carry knife.

[@shaunchristensen4386]

You’re a stud!! I sure enjoy your awesome videos! I agree with your review on the Tenacious!! The market is so competitive and you can get more knife for 50 bucks!! Keep up the incredible content! I have been binge watching your videos!! Have a great weekend and God bless you brother!

[@beardedgear]

Thanks so much man!

[@mewithknives3481]

I started with a resilience and now i have 6 spydies. 1 of the ones I have is the polestar which is an upgrade in steel and price. It also sports grey g10 instead of black. I'm still binge watching and dropping the occasional comment. Keep up the good work.

[@beardedgear]

Thanks man! 🙌🏻

[@michaelpattie9244]

Love the honesty good job

[@beardedgear]

Thanks! 🙌🏻

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

I've had mine for a while no and I agree with what you said pretty good is the best description for this knife great review 👍

[@lawrenceong8501]

You are right on the button when you said the Tenacious was considered good 5 years ago but the choices that we have now has overshadowed this once popular knife. Great video Jake. Thank you.

[@beardedgear]

Thanks buddy! Glad I’m making sense to some people 😂

[@wis1024]

I actually like the (bottom of the barrel steels) really just softer tighter grained lower alloyed steels like 8cr, 440c, 1075-1095 lots of other carbon steels, aus 8, bucks 420hc i suppose, 12c27 or 14c28n ect. They get very sharp very easily and just seem more readily serviceable. All steels dull and I'd rather not need a special stone/hone or paste and more time to touch them up let alone reprofile them or actually adjust an angle.

[@navy8551]

I received my tenacious in a subscription box. It was my first spyderco, before that my opinion was like yours I didn't understand the hole now i have a pm2 and love it.

[@beardedgear]

Holes > Studs

[@cecilm3720]

I like it. It’s the only Spyderco that I own because the whole blade is sharpened (nothing is wasted on a forward choil) and knives are outrageously expensive where I live.

[@P1015532oni]

I know the Tenacious is kind of a bastard child amongst the Spyderco knives. But I have a soft spot for it. True, fit, finish, materials and looks are inferior to its siblings, but one place it shines is that because it ain’t a grail knife, you will never shy off any rough task with it. Its a working-class hero knife. It will take a beating and will not hurt your feelings later when you find that you’ve damaged its finish. Its a reliable tool that won’t let you down if you ignore the fact that you won’t ever gonna take pride in the fact that you own it.

[@dualsportedc]

I had a Tenacious at one point. Good reliable knife but for the price I’d love to see them bump it up to D2 or 14C28N because the 8CR13MOV is starting to show up in the $20 range

[@beardedgear]

Totally, a slight steel upgrade would go a long way 💪🏻

[@SandShark350]

Harbor Freight - Gordon Challenger - 8CR13MOV - $8 And not bad.

[@mayscat44]

My first Spyderco was the Resilience on clearance (Walmart) for $13, then I bought my son the Tenacious. After that I went Manix 2 crazy (XL, LW’s, Exclusive runs, etc). But that Chinese line of Spydies is what threw me head first into the knife world! Gateway for sure!

[@beardedgear]

A lot of people owe their addiction to the Chinese spydercos haha

[@theMeshtar]

@@beardedgear I owe mine to the budget Kershaws. A lot more reliable, for a lower price, if I'm being honest. Shuffle was my first ever EDC, and after about 6 years, it still finds a way in my pocket. It costed me around 25$ back in the day.

[@Ike32]

I like the outdoors reviews

[@bert2530]

Love my tenacious, got brass scales, which i forced a blue/green patina on, etched the blade and liners, anodised the hardware including a deepcarry pocketclip. And i stil use it as a beater. Could have bought me a Para 3 for all thar extra money 😁 But that wil happen also, with micarta scales off course.

[@bert2530]

Mmmm, got the Para 3 already. Now looking for scales. I need some serious help 😳 And i dont mean concerning the scales, that goes fine.

[@badhombre8383]

I love rivers edge they’re right down the street from me. I can’t stay out of there 😆

[@AYellowPepper]

I agree that its due a steel upgrade (Maybe CTS-BD1N wich seems to be their new base standard) but i think it is still quite competitive even with 8CR since it has all the Spyderco expertise.

[@E_G_E51]

The tenacious is a knife that has been "Grandfathered" so many people have had this knife that they still get recommended to newcomers. It's similar to the CRKT M-16 or the Benchmade Griptilian or Spyderco Delica. So many people have had them that it's easy for someone to say that it was their first "good" knife and then recommend it to someone else.

[@beardedgear]

Totally agree! That’s a great explanation of its popularity!

[@kingsmoke1855]

I just bought this knife yesterday it’s super dope! What knives are better for 50$ ?

[@user-fu6iq4bu1j]

I wanted a full serrated edge and it was available only in the tenacious model, but anyway very good video man

[@kylewood8327]

Great knife for the price! The Manix 2, best knife ever built!

[@IlIlIlllIlIlIllli]

What’s the best knife for the same price of tenacious

[@leebonia7667]

I'd like to hear your thoughts on the new s35vn version.

[@Gman6542]

The Tenacious was my gateway knife, actually it was kinda like a wet Gremlin for me... How can I get a couple of those holes are better than studs stickers? Thanks

[@beardedgear]

Hey man! The best way is to shoot me a DM on Instagram, it’s $5 for two of them 👍🏻 my Instagram is @bearded_gear

[@jayhaze7887]

So what would be the best chinese option at this price point?

[@mitchwells4990]

I just picked this knife up about 6 hours ago I'm a Benchmade guy and have dozens of them with all the hype about Spyderco I thought I should add one to my collection the choices weren't great and I wasn't willing to spend $180 for the pm2 so far I'm impressed still not ready to spend $180 I wish they would have had a manic

[@meatballsguch]

Looking for a beater knife and landed on this and lucky I had enough dlt points to just about cover it.

[@skillmaster2255]

The Spyderco Tenacious is a very solid EDC choice. The only problem is that it has gone up in price over the years. It was about 37 bucks, and it was great then. It's still good now, but it's over 50 bucks, but we're getting into another price zone. That being said, the Spyderco Tencious is still a very solid knife. I've got some of the so-called "great" knives from China in the 50 bucks range, and I still prefer my Tenacious. So, I disagree with you there.

[@ReapersEDC]

I just got one about a week ago. A little over $70 tax and shipping

[@tristandauod]

Not a knife related question, but have you tried any other flavors of yerba mate? And which flavor do you usually get?😁

[@beardedgear]

Yeah man I’ve tried every kind of Maté I can find haha, Guayaki is my favorite and their best flavor is Orange. I like all of their flavors though haha. I also brew the Guayaki tea bags at home and just add a little honey,

[@tristandauod]

@@beardedgear gotcha! Thanks for the info👊🏼💥

[@beardedgear]

Anytime buddy!

[@johnporterfield7523]

You should watch outdoor 55 put a tenacious against a PM2.... There's not much in it..... I have both btw.... The biggest difference is the compression lock letting the pm2 drop shut vs the liner lock stopping the tenacious.... In reality you either like spydies or you don't... I have 3 but have many other makes

[@jparedesod]

Gotta disagree w this review I own 17 Spyderco's and this knife always seems to find it's way back to my pocket, got to be honest I do pretty much stick with the s35vn version I have , but for someone who does mechanic and oilfield work it's pretty close to a perfect knife that you can abuse , resharpen really easy , try to cut through anything without being worried about damaging your blade which is definitely a factor ,I feel alot more comfortable doing heavy duty task w a sub 100 dollar knife compared to sub 200 para and manix series . Tenacious is for sure my go to for hard use because for 1 it's never let me down in atleast going on 5 yrs now and if for some reason the blade was to break or chip 50 bucks and your back in business . I also own alot of sub 100 dollar knifes (civivi, cold steel, crkt,Kershaw, Gerber, boker...) And u maybe be able to find better steel , better overall looks , but ease of use (one hand open and close), comfort in hand and performance in the field I would put it up against any of them any day of the wk and twice on Sunday

[@v.t.3194]

Which China-made knives in the 50 bucks range do you recommend then?

[@dtomknivesandgear6635]

Well said. Way better choices for the price on other Chinese made knives.

[@krispybeats6615]

ye but this shape... they should use cpm s30v and make in U.S. they would sell alot of them :)

[@theMeshtar]

Indeed. I was puzzled by how many praises this particular knife, with 8Cr13MoV steel, gets, and for a price of 50+ $ (where I come from, it costs staggering 60+€, and I got a Sog Terminus XR in cryo D2 for that price. Terminus never leaves my pocket, it's that good).

[@Wcquick]

Great knife for the money

[@brunovrancic8330]

Spyderco budget line is thinner behind the edge than most of regular line. So it cuts better. It's simple.

[@plumpye474]

My First better knife I ever got was a custom Tenacious had custom g10 handles I carried it for Years then I finally upgraded to a PM2 couple years ago now it’s only Spyderco for me lol

[@KiLLJOY1056]

Most definitely was my Gateway knife until the Tip snapped off and I never went back to Spyderco lol

[@motorcyclemark2889]

What's the best knife for $50 and under I your opinion ?

[@beardedgear]

Probably a civivi 👍🏻

[@motorcyclemark2889]

@@beardedgear I was into knives years ago in the 1990s I worked at gpk I was the only employee no online sales back then ....back when benchmade spyderco cold steel were first making a name I've been into fixed blades mostly for the past 20 years or so

[@motorcyclemark2889]

Back when I was into folders case ruled the knife world

[@motorcyclemark2889]

I will order a civivi today off Amazon

[@motorcyclemark2889]

Went to order a civivi yesterday but the kershaw bareknuckle was on sale for only $56 for a usa made knife I had to get that instead

[@Phyxsius_85]

Spyderco Tenacious with VG-10 in price range about 70 bucks would be blast

[@fabiwasabi9190]

Couldn’t agree more that’s why i offered the guy on ebay 32 bucks because i was not going to pay 50 to 60 bucks. so for 32 bucks plus tax your right it’s pretty good. it’s ok. i guess.

[@Whatever-gv3gq]

I got mine in 2020 on sale at Walmart for $25 bucks great knife for that price I love it but I wouldn’t pay $50 for it

[@unknownartist47]

The Tenacious could be a Impetus for a Bombshell 👌

[@fredtrascamp1401]

3 years later, I would still buy a Tenacious if I won't have one. Great buy ! Of course, you can have better quality with 3 times more money, but what's the point ? And you can't compare it to a Para 3, which as a shorter blade and a really shorter cutting edge ? Having a budget EDC folding doing so great the same job than expensive ones is a big pro to my mind, because if I loose it or damage the blade, it won't be a drama. So I can wear it every time, everywhere and use it for every task, which I wouldn't with precious knife. And there's still no budget knife i can compare with.

[@badgr6104]

Imagine if this boy got a D2 or even a BD1N upgrade...

[@relicdude36]

The S35vn model is amazing...love the pop of blue and the edge retention

[@unknownartist47]

It is a well designed tool and for $35 ,well

[@harrisonkrominga1706]

@LUNAR FLEX maybe 2010 lol

[@Dynotop1a]

In my opinion, it’s worth supporting an American company even if this particular model is made in China. I also think that Spyderco’s steel is far more reliable than anything D2 in China. Sal Glesser has publicized a number of times that they tried Chinese D2 and it was either not D2 or poorly made. Though he’s convinced the maker to work with steels like s90v now (excited to see where that leads). Spyderco’s designs are also just my preference generally because they align with what I like more so than most other manufacturers. Their Byrd brand is full of some of the most useful designs out there. They are cheap and the worst thing you could deal with is an off center blade or something really minor like that. My experience with people who aren’t “into knives”, but also use one regularly, shows that design and price are the most important considerations.

[@beardedgear]

All fair points 👍🏻

[@brandondowning7262]

Maybe next time. Actually tell us what the better alternatives are?

[@tokyo420pm7]

They still exist because: Name recognission and new-to-knifes-people who fall for them not knowing they're low-end steel.

[@leolv520]

or people who just dont care about steels, i used my knife for fighting and defence. Any steel hurt human flesh the same so it dont matter

[@devatwell334]

Yet half the knives out today get wreckd by the old and classic buck 110 :)

[@richardrivard487]

I don’t know

[@rickkerans8485]

It obviously is not the best knife in the price class. If you want to try Spyderco and you hate the way they look yes a PM3 or PM2 are better but if you aren't willing to spend that much to see if you might like Spyderco then it may make sense. Yes to someone buying 150 and up knives and either Civivi or CJRB on budget end then no.

[@jrang7562]

My native says it was made on earth...

[@sublyme2157]

I think the reason Spyderco went into China was because China was going to make knock-off Spydercos regardless.

[@beardedgear]

That’s a fair point 👍🏻

[@tattooeditalian2895]

Like what?

[@HollywoodTacticool]

so true, i got a tenacious, and the blade centering is off, and action really not that impressive. a chinese knife for like 30 or 40 like a cjrb or civivi would badly outclass this yesterday's knife. i even like my 15 ganzo way better than this.

[@randomescu]

this version, plain edge, its nothing special. imho the real deal is the fully serrated version. i searched alot for fully serrated folding knifes and i found None except from Spyderco. depending on steel price were 300, 600 and 900 RON. i chose the cheapest because i carry an expansive SwissTool Plus Ratchet too. so i bought this knife for ropes mostly.

[@RAMTEX1986]

Blasphemy!!!

[@beardedgear]

🤷🏼‍♂️

[@colonelaengus7005]

he needs to be doin a review on some beard balm first, he cant leave his face alone. Trim the mustache maybe?

[@leecherlarry]

i left a thumbs down. at least not anoynmously

[@milanjelovac9593]

Don't find a logic in what you say