The Spyderco Police 4 Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

[@destro6971]

I was just looking to slice an apple on the other side of the house without leaving my office chair, looks like a winner!

[@kennymason3518]

Underrated 😂😂

[@alisuperhornet]

😂🤣 good one

[@lo_que3827]

I have EDC'd the Police4 G-10. When I first got it, it seemed comically large. But then a strange thing happened. I used it. And I realized that while a Delica or Dragonfly will work for things like cutting up 10 cardboard boxes into pieces small enough to fit in a recycle bin. A knife like the Police4 is FAR FAR superior in ease of use. I mean just from a logical standpoint you have more sharp edge to work with, you can cut more before needing to sharpen because you're spreading the edge abrasion out over a greater area than something like a Dragonfly or Delica. But beyond that, it's just easier to cut things with a bigger blade. You may or may not believe it, but you get used to carrying a large knife pretty fast. And the people who are going to be freaked out by a big knife, will likely be just as freaked out by a small knife too.

[@PlantDaddy1991]

My main input is that I never choose what I carry based on someone else's comfort level. I choose what I need and what makes me happy.

[@ReichenbachEsq]

The same thing happens when people actually carry & use a full size 1911 .45 ACP 😏

[@Silence-and-Violence]

​@ReichenbachEsq the difference is that once you become comfortable carrying a full size steel gun you might as well carry a full size double stack and have some serious volume of fire.

[@Rubes160]

@@PlantDaddy1991 That's a great way to be, honestly, no BS. I dig that.

[@johnhubbard8490]

As per your request: I use the Police 4 in K390 as a garden knife. It lends itself well to getting into tight deep spaces in the plants for pruning and harvesting. It is also the world's best tomato slicer.....

[@dylanemeraldgrey]

Just did this with the K390 Endura the other day. Magic. For me, my EDC has to be able cut a fairly large apple in one go and the Endura has been doing the job quite well. Tomatoes too of course...

[@johnhubbard8490]

@@dylanemeraldgrey: Wish they made a wharncliffe endura in K390

[@dylanemeraldgrey]

@@johnhubbard8490 That would be interesting. You might try calling one of the big knife retailers and ask if they know of something similar. A reverse tanto might work too.

[@kenryno5797]

Hi Nick, I enjoy your reviews which are a good balance of the practicality side of the review and prospective along with your quick wit and sometimes really funny comments. I felt compelled to comment on your statement that you couldn't really understand the purpose for such a large knife as the Police model, well I think you couldn't see the forest for the trees on this beauty. What I mean by that is you should consider that simply by the name this knife was and still is primarily designed as a self defense weapon for anyone but originally was intended for use by law enforcement personnel. I have been retired from active service as a law enforcement officer for 12 years but I can tell you that I started to carry one to use on duty as a back up weapon in 1987 along with many of my colleagues on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and I never had cause to need to change it for another as I never found a better one for that purpose. So in closing, I did ramble a little bit but I think that you surly could appreciate the name on that model if you had felt the feeling of security that one provided while riding along inside the pocket of your uniform trousers. Keep Up The Good Work and Best Regards Sergeant K.W. Ryno Retired.

[@Hoodyhoo2121]

I carry an Endura or Endela, but one reason I like a longer blade for EDC is food prep and opening bags of corn/chicken/pig feed. A long blade allows you to cut open both sides of the top of the bag and poor the food out quickly- if you can visualize that. I set the feed bag down, pull out a longer blade knife and cut the top of the bag through both sides so I can pour the food out. Yes, you can use a smaller knife and pinch the bag together, a longer blade is just faster. Anyway, that why I carry a longer blade EDC knife, but I'm on a "hobby farm".

[@Rubes160]

I picked one up a few weeks ago on sale because it is discontinued now, on Knife Center, in K390 with a fully serrated edge. It is very large, but you have to carry it to appreciate it. The more you carry it, the more practical it becomes. I use it daily from food prep to steak cutting. Opening packages, cutting cardboard down, small bush branches, pruning, cutting up fruit, and on and on. Just be sure to wipe it down after use or you'll get a patina on the blade. It is K390, and like Nick said, it's not suited for damp or corrosive environments.

[@stevenlachance8576]

For clearing blackberries from hiking trails the longer blade is perfect. Try that with a dragonfly and you’ll spend time pulling thorns out.

[@robertc.9503]

I have used my Manix 2 XL to clear the odd vine hanging into a trail. Not my first choice, but it's better than nothing. In my experience, 18" is about the starting point for not having to pull thorns out when it comes time to dealing with blackberry vines, at least if you're dealing with more than one or two at a time... I resorted to using a massive brush axe for one stand. It was about a 20'x20' area full of mature vines about 10 feet tall. I started on it using a 12" machete, and ended up looking like I had pissed off a bobcat by the time I got fed up and grabbed the axe.

[@stevenlachance8576]

I guess I should clarify, at least some of my trail use is on weekend warrior trails with year long potential snowflake storms. The ability to quickly pack the portable machete and put on my most innocent smile (with or without a tug on the pants zipper) keeps the millennial military from engaging. The manix XL gets less love than it deserves.

[@joemamaisfat]

For me, the handle has to be big as I have XL hands and a delica/bugout/PM2/PM3 will disappear in my hands. A knife that has that big of a handle will usually have a rather huge blade insterted into it. That said, I carry a Caribbian as that has the most balance when it comes to handle to blade to comfort ratio. Great review Nick!

[@hovan1977]

Ever since I got the Endela K390 I've been EXTREMELY impressed with the steel!

[@imsteevin]

My pakkawood hap40 police 4 is one of my favorites, a very silly combo of size and materials but it's so slim in the pocket

[@TXetc]

Got one of those coming in the mail, can’t wait! Miss my old pakkawood Endura.

[@bhgtree]

Great review, I've got the Endura and love it (Vg10 version), Spyderco has done a great job of providing a size knife for everyones taste and requirement. thanks for the reviews.

[@toddcarr.]

As an edc for the office no,but for anybody backpacking, farming, hunting, and outdoors stuff of any kind the reach you get with a longer knife is worth the carry. Keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable.

[@mikeappleget482]

The best edc for the office is a Cold Steel 4-max Scout.

[@daeholm]

I install window graphics and sometimes when I'm up on a ladder I need to really reach to cut or trim something so a super long knife like this is handy. I've used an Endura previously but this would be even better.

[@user-ms5gt1kd6p]

I hope that what I'm picturing is not what you're implying, I've seen many people end up in our hospital because they didn't want to waste time climbing down to reposition a ladder. Hope you stay safe!

[@BrentonCarr]

What Nick is trying to tell us, is that the Endela is perfect!

[@jasonlove3517]

Don’t forget the Endela too, an even more in-betweeny size in the lineup.

[@mr.x1510]

I've been carrying this thing for quite some time. And I really don't think that it's overly heavy or too big. I wound up disassembling it and cold blue the k390 steel which takes in awesome sheen in blackness and blue. It makes it look smaller and I handled it like a smaller knife. Perfect size

[@maxwellmortimermontoure7274]

Be nice around my chicken coop, it’s in the woods and I’m often cutting foliage back with a folder. Wouldn’t mind having a pocket sword for my work pants. I do not mind a back lock at all, or any lock that works well really... haven’t had a lock fail yet (except a custom slipjoints back spring😩).

[@jaredalexanian1413]

If you want a pocket sword, check out the Cold Steel Espada XL. Nick did a great review on it.

[@horsetowater]

a slipjoint is not a lock therefore isn't a lock that can fail

[@CKshouta]

One of the cold and steely spyderco. I wish they made a Salt version of this in LC200N for... REASONS

[@nick_t7467]

For shark-fights, obviously

[@Crushenator500]

I have the original G10 version, it’s awesome. I wish aftermarket scales were more plentiful though, the black gets a little old sometimes.

[@joe_a_photo]

I love the endura. Probably one of my all time fav platforms. This would probably be too big for me, but it’s just cool and I kind of want one haha

[@danefuentes3877]

I was wondering whether to go endura or police. Went with a police and pretty sure I made the right choice. For me at least.

[@randelldarky3920]

I have the Police 4 and the stainless Police. The stainless model has really nice looking grind angles to the blade.

[@tunturikuningas5393]

This knife just looks and feels sooo good! Truly a high performance knife

[@explorerextraordinaire5472]

nice i got the military in titanium with an s30v blade. it's pretty sweeeeeet! I would be okay with this titanium knife if it was even bigger hahaha

[@rikmurray7405]

Always enjoy your informative, PUNNY reviews! They all make me smile!

[@barkingspider2007]

K390 is an awesome material. Sharpens up sticky sharp and holds the edge a long long time. I am willing to give up stainless steel for cutting performance. The Endura 4 is a better pick in K390 in my opinion. Costs less great knife. LC200N Caribbean my salt water fishing carry. Great video nice to see you review a XL blade.. Thanks for the video 😎👍

[@Shanes_Sharp_Sheet]

I carry the police alot, I think it carries very well for a knife of this size, but Nick is right, I pulled it out one day at the park to cut my daughter's straw down and the woman next to us started praying.....so yeah, size matters sometimes. I tend to forget that not everyone is like us, and some people do get worried. So while I love the police, every model, when I carry it I try and have something a little less....well just a little less with me. Great review Nick

[@RadDadisRad]

I carry an Espada L sometimes and I used it once in front of people and yeah, the tension was thick enough to cut. I carry Leatherman Raptors as a complimentary carry for a lot of tasks just like you with cutting a straw.

[@Shanes_Sharp_Sheet]

@@RadDadisRad exactly, its easy to forget that not everyone sees knives every day, especially a 4" or 5" bladed folding knife. Espada is a great knife by the way

[@michaelo5665]

@@RadDadisRad thickenough to cut you say? Good thing you had an espada.😁

[@investinfastudios]

Imagine what those poor timid souls would do if they knew some people legally conceal handguns. Lol. I only worry about the size and “scary” factor of a blade for when I go out to places where my chl is invalid (like bars clubs etc.)

[@radusnyder4341]

I know you from BF from the "cut the straw down" posts lol

[@pha-qall6435]

The police model is for me I'm 6 foot 4 inches tall at 300 lbs it just works

[@randallkelley3599]

I think it would be good for back packing, long, skinny, good for cutting French bread, preparing fish( if one is lucky), and other kitchen stuff. Just to big for me to carry, gimme a P3 for size.

[@usergonemad]

Other than the steel choice it's a great design for food prep. How many times have you sat in a restaurant and been handed some ridiculously dull "steak knife" that couldn't cut bologna let alone the stringy meat the restaurant claims to be "prime rib"?

[@chris5590]

Owner of the company I slave for carries a Police, and has since probably they released. He bought 4 just in case they ever discontinued them...

[@TXetc]

Does he use them to keep employees in line lol?

[@chrisjaskulski8613]

I have one and love it. Fully committed. No half measures.

[@newhuskytwenty]

It's a pity, (minute 4:16) over 11 centimeters blade means illegal to carry in my country, Spain. I would chose an Endura instead. I already have a Delica and I love K390 steel specially with the Seki City heat treatment.

[@CoordinatedCarry]

Looks like a very nice knife. However, as a Cold Steel fan boy, I’m pretty well set in the 4” back lock department. May not stop me from getting one of these anyways though ha ha.

[@rlanger3108]

I miss my Police 4 at times. Sold cause I needed cash, but there are times when I miss having 4+ inches of knife in a reasonably easy carry format.

[@c_solly5892]

I absolutely love my Police 4 LW. The blade is unbelievably sharp, and holds and edge extremely well. I thoroughly enjoy opening packages and mail with it because of how completely overkill it is for those tasks, and the ease at which it cuts through nearly anything makes me laugh as I'm using it. An aftermarket scale option would be nice. Something like titanium or carbon fiber. I don't hate the factory scales, but the color is kinda goofy, imo.

[@lo_que3827]

The G-10 Police4 K390 is very slim, Im curious if the FRN version is too? The Police4 is in my humble opinion the best slicer in the catalog.

[@1996Gtalum]

I really hate they discontinued the police 4 in k390 with G10 scales. That thing was amazing. I’m not a fan of frn scales

[@blazerbarrel2]

If you are going to defend yourself , you need a little length and heft , sill that knife has the blade but the handle looks weak .

[@Will-W]

Little brother is a CHP officer, a larger knife is desired because they have to cut through side curtain airbags and then seatbelts on a regular basis. Having a longer blade edge to saw through jammed seatbelts etc, is a definite plus he says.

[@davidcavazos2270]

I sort of think of it as a folding chefs knife

[@twai8036]

Maybe kitchen duty? Been looking for a larger kitchen folder around $150-$250… any recommendations?

[@glassjar7814]

I always told myself I would only get a police 4 in full serrated like Denzel had in Training Day lol.

[@lincoln5775]

Same lol!

[@nandayane]

I love how slicey this knife is. It is long enough to be a folding kitchen knife, geometry makes really even cuts effortlessly.

[@rustyironrob]

Helped a lot in reassembly. MUCH easier than trying to muscle everything into alignment.

[@LaughingCrowcorp]

I have the all stainless steel version, it’s beautiful

[@mwhich50]

No Endura in your collection?? I love my LW, VG-10 Police. A Salt Police would be great too.

[@sloofahdadestroyah790]

@nickshabazz you left out the Endela from this family of knives. I think it is a good go between did the Delica and the Endura.

[@leafywiggy4427]

I would really love a folding cake knife!

[@thebiggestposer8810]

That’s what I call mine! I carry a ProTech Sprint for edc tasks and a police 4 because I don’t wan’t tape residue all over my cake. 😊

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

To answer your question, first let me pose a clarification, do you distinguish a difference between Need and Want? If not, then I need a knife that big.

[@haciendavil]

You like the size range and the lanyard hole?!? Where is the lanyard hole?

[@matthewsimmons2014]

Great video, Nick, as always! I appreciate that you point out the clip missing the landing spot. Mine is the same and, though I really love this knife, I'm thinking it's going to require a new clip. Overall, though, as a knife guy, I love my huge hunk of k390

[@kirkveesaert9595]

That knife is the "man's world" , without a hesitation of a doubt ! 😂

[@NeilTheKnifeGuy]

Only experience so far with K390 is a Urban and its been a good one. NIce to see that steel being more widely used.

[@RickyLovesCars]

Is blade stock on the police thicker than endura

[@TheRealConflictedGaming]

This knife was made for people like me, 6’4.. baseball mits for hands.. and just prefer a longer cutting edge just for the sake of eh I might need it.

[@davidaxman]

I'm getting this in Spyderedge. Its gonna be a cutting monster!

[@firemedic5170]

Bro, you’re not kidding!!!! I may go the same route 🙌🏻 K390 with serrations is a beautiful thing!

[@nschepis]

I have this model and it’s one of my favorites. The thin profile and light weight makes it perfect for me to carry in the pocket or clipped inside the waistband regardless of what kind of pants I’m wearing. It carries like a small knife but gives you almost the capability of a full sized fixed blade knife. The only downsides to the knife are that the K390 rusts easily and that the knife is large enough to have an intimidating look and depending on where you live that is worth considering. That’s the only issue the size presents in my opinion. It very practical and useful. I put a titanium deep carry clip on mine but aside from that the factory fit and finish was perfect. Great action and nice stiff lock.

[@Sly9mm]

Purchased the Police C07 stainless for my first Spyderco- I've loved it since I first saw one in the 90's-

[@revolvermaster4939]

It’s my perfect yard work knife, cutting vines etc. Also good for cleaning redfish.

[@gunsnrosescolin2]

Is this knife easy to flick open? Or is it in the same realm as the Endura where there's some resistance?

[@IchNixHabenUsername]

I dont see why one would choose this over the endura.. Or the pm 2 if you want one hand opening and closing.

[@tunturikuningas5393]

because this knife is bigger than the endura and plus the finger choil. What do you mean one handed opening and closing? I can open and close this easily with one hand

[@imsteevin]

You can one hand open and close this knife because of the forward finger choil. You push the back lock down with your thumb and flick the blade down the finger choil hits your finger instead of the edge.

[@CKshouta]

Because I prefer large knives?

[@vrystater42]

Folding cake knife :D

[@The4cp]

I wish just once they would team up with Cold Steel for a triad lock version of this. Holy Crap The Power!

[@brandonwayne2343]

That makes no sense at all

[@patrickg8744]

you're underestimating k390 nick this is one of the best steels ever right now

[@iceman5117]

Compared to m390 and cpm magnacut?

[@patrickg8744]

@@iceman5117 stainlessness aside, definitely better than M390. I don't have experience with Magnacut but based purely off composition and what Dr. Thomas has said, K390 would do much better in edge retention still, but is likely not as strong, definitely not as tough, and of course not as stainless.

[@iceman5117]

@@patrickg8744 we can ignore a lot of factors and come to the conclusion that 8cr13 is better than maxamet because it won't rust. I fail to see how k390 is a "better" steel than m390 when you're sacrificing all corrosion resistance and even more toughness for a marginal increase in hardness in steels which are already incredibly delicate. Meanwhile magnacut is getting you the same hardness as k390, but in a tough stainless steel

[@patrickg8744]

@@iceman5117 it's nowhere near the same hardness

[@iceman5117]

@@patrickg8744 both k390 and magnacut harden to around 65 rc. If you only care about edge retention, maxamet will harden to 68-69rc

[@tkindschi]

In general, it's safe to say that not all folding knives were MEANT to be EDC knives! They are purpose build, (where you provide the purpose...or at least the desire).

[@wehrewulf]

A grown ass man can edc a 7 inch bowie, if he wants to.

[@bigjake2862]

I always figured a longer blade can do everything a shorter one can but not vice versa. But that's likely just a rationalization to justify purchasing this and several others in my collection

[@davidlocke1668]

Buy a Mcbee I love mine

[@dakotasummers1585]

Don’t know how they get away with FRN scales on a 163 dollar knife. I won’t even try spyderco because my brass Civivi Backlash at half the price does just as well and it’s prettier.

[@CKshouta]

It is a large chunk of k390

[@jeriah1945]

Yeah what blade steel is your backlash in?

[@dakotasummers1585]

@@jeriah1945 154 cm. And honestly, I don’t have to sharpen it very often even with heavy use.

[@TXetc]

Call me a crazy person but I love the lightweight grippy FRN Spyderco scales…

[@dakotasummers1585]

@@TXetc idk. It’s just the cheapest possible plastic to use. The cheapest Civivi’s have FRN, with knives around 50 from them stepping up to g10, or like my backlash, solid brass or copper etc. carbon fiber as well. I have a sour opinion of spyderco because I was whittling a walking stick with one when I was younger, (a gift, I didn’t buy it) and it broke at the handle, the blade stuck in my arm.

[@LLUrbanAchiever]

Would have liked to have seen an Endura side-by-side.

[@eric_in_florida]

I was just looking at one of these. How did you know??

[@LarryEMorse]

I often like to use my own pocket knife on a good steak at a restaurant. (I avoid serrations) The police 4 would keep the food away from the handle. I use a Cold Steel Range Boss, but the triad lock is a bit unnecessary...

[@aacutsmobilebutchery1466]

I'm a butcher and have been using a 6-inch boning knife for all the cutting and the slaughter. I bought a 6-inch Cold Steel Large Luzon to use for the slaughter but the long handle interferes with my arm when I do the bendy-twisty with my wrist. So now I want to try this one-- still a shorter blade than what I'm accustomed to, but similar overall length.

[@kenkelley6579]

Cara Cara 2 just to see if this size is for you. FRN or G2. Fun sized knives.

[@CKshouta]

nah, cara cara2 is endura size. This is a bit bigger still.

[@vailmcc]

Nick.. is this a large knife?

[@manifestgtr]

I’m gonna pick this up at some point for two reasons. One, I want a complete seki city k390 collection from the dragonfly to the police (the bug models…meh…). I have all of them aside from this and the stretch…they’re all fantastic so far. Secondly. I’ve never owned a knife of this size. I doubt I would carry it much, certainly not on the regular…maybe out in the woods or if Cthulhu rose from the depths. But it would mostly just be interesting to own a knife of this magnitude, get some micarta scales on it and have a party.

[@danefuentes3877]

I thought the same thing, but then you carry it for a day and all your other knives feel small. My 3" knives feel like my 2" knives now. They're so CUTE! I feel like Crocodile Dundee over here.

[@manifestgtr]

@@danefuentes3877 *pull out police model to open a package* “En garde!”

[@johndferfr8450]

Dude I’m 6’4 300lbs that’s a perfect knife for me

[@DANMOTYL]

I need that blade that long because "merica"

[@manifestgtr]

Fuck “merica” I need a blade that long because it’s fun and goofy. A folding sword made out of k390 with some aftermarket micarta? 🤤

[@CKshouta]

Oh how I wish cold steel also make voyagers in k390.

[@dayannahkali]

Remember me of my first adult life knife : the opinel "éfilé" number 12. An actual 12 cm blade. Let's say it was a 105mm because I've always grind a drop point my opinel. Loved loved it for cooking and eating. Eventually gave up with it because the bladestock was so thin and flexible, almost like a filet knife for fish, the very worst for edc (plus, it was only a crappie opinel) Honestly, 10cm is the shorter knife in my cooking setup, and it's so short it almost doesn't get used, 15, 20 and 25 cm are the real deal... But one thing I tend to use my pocket knife a lot for is eating meat on a wooden board, mainly because I am often too lazy to get my 6 inches steak knife and maintain its soft Vg10 edge. I edc'ed a native 5 which was obviously very too short for slicing meat, so I get a Super freek, 3.5 inches are good, but I find myself often having fat at the base of the blade, and we know that hot washing pivots is a bad idea, especially wist rusty steels. Plus, it's not the sliciest geometry. So maybe this police blade is for me, also I have pretty gigantic hands, over 10 inches from thumb to pinkie, wich is the size of this knife. Have to try it.

[@91dakoda]

Had to send mine in to golden. The blade was hitting the pins within the scales, which was causing dull spots on the edge. Hopefully they’ll fix it. But they seem to sort of side step any sort of acknowledgment of a potential design flaw. But I’ll bet they’ll just sharpen it a bunch and thin the blade edge so the edge won’t hit the pins.

[@notme3686]

They'll probably just say it's okay. No manufacturer issue. Don't bring the issue up. You're crazy for seeing something. Others are crazy for seeing something. Then after A LOT of public pushback theyll take the knife back, say they're doing an unnecessary favor, redo a lot, and send something out that is barely better than what was out before. Don't mind the price vs the competition. Obviously, I am done with spyderco knives. But I still carry a slyscz bowie and even still argue with myself about getting a kapara.

[@91dakoda]

@@notme3686 pretty much what happened…they just shaved down the edge with a grinder and called it good

[@matthuck378]

Is K390 somewhat rust resistant, like D2? Or is it something I'd have to oil even in the southwest, like 1095?

[@RadDadisRad]

knifeuser.com/k390-steel-review/#K390_VS_M390

[@CKshouta]

Between D2 and 5160. It has pretty much all of its chromium in solution but not a lot of it. Thankfully it patina rather than rust in most cases

[@dylanemeraldgrey]

In my experience D2 is much more stain resistant. If I leave a fraction of drop of water on it, the K390 will start developing rust. If you keep it totally dry, it won't rust, but will probably still patina. I don't think the environment makes much of difference unless you live on the water or something. The steel makes it worth the trade-off though. The factory edge is good and you'll enjoy it, but after you sharpen it once or twice, eventually it will make you say wow, or at least nod in appreciation. It takes a fine edge, but there is still some toothiness to it. Very nice for slicing.

[@HorZe2611]

When i got my first Spyderco i picked up an police 4. i needed a big knife because it was, when i was at work were i also lived during workdays, liteary the only knife i would have. No kitchen knife, no diposeble cutter ect. Just this on knife. And i wanted it to be big enough to cut everything but jet not to be as cumberson as a fixed blade. Now i am every evening at home and the need for an true Allrounder vanished and i got smaller knifes for work and edc.

[@ternaldo]

love that big blue handle

[@txoilfield]

NOT TOO BIG! My daily EDC includes a Viper Rhino and a Benchmade Onslaught. Fits right in!

[@RadDadisRad]

My edc is a Cold Steel Espada L CTS-XHP or S35VN chrome and G-10 favors.

[@iceman5117]

@@RadDadisRad espada gang. I switch between an XL espada and the 6" ti lite

[@TXetc]

5.5in Cold Steel Voyager XL some days here as well so I hear that

[@Hobbofett]

I have the og K390 police 4 its great if you've got big ole mitts.

[@Count_Smackula]

From reasonable to questionable: Delica->Endela->Endura->Police

[@AYellowPepper]

Delica = Endela = Endura = Police :D

[@YanDoroshenko]

From reasonable to questionable: Endura -> Police -> Endela -> Delica.

[@Brandoify]

Carrying ✋D.E.E.P.🤚 👖

[@jacknemo8021]

Prefer the Native Chief for a big spyderco.

[@timnichol6566]

I was just going to ask this, I picked up the native chief in s90v and carbon fiber and wondered if I need one of these. I guess I don't??

[@firemedic5170]

@@timnichol6566 the thumb ramp and overall blade shape is a bit different respectively so it’s pretty much personal preference. Do we NEED more knives? No…. Buuuutttt…. We sure do want them and that’s okkkkk 😎 ❤️ ⚔️ I love the Spyderco Police 4 due to it’s super slim blade stock and insanely pocketable carry profile. That said, I sure dig the Native Chief too and have yet to pull the trigger on one, but it’s on my list for sure once I flip a couple knives to free up funds 🙌🏻

[@mostlyfoldersabitofeveryth1989]

K390 rusts pretty easy. If that's not a problem k390 is pretty great. I also prefer the native chief over the police

[@firemedic5170]

@@mostlyfoldersabitofeveryth1989 it definitely does rust easily compared to the patina-type discoloration of M4 (in my experience) but I guess I’m used to oiling my users, even stainless, just to keep myself in a rhythm I guess lol. That said, my G10 K390 Police has been an absolute beast 🙌🏻

[@waltv6385]

I have the Native Chief in black coated CTS-XHP and orange G10…a great knife, and also have the K390 Police 4. Both are easy to carry and do everything I’ve needed them to do. The Police 4 for me is a harder use knife, while the Native Chief is more refined…kind of a big gentleman’s knife. Can’t go wrong with either one.

[@tidge879]

I just managed to get an Urban in S90v (Heinnie Haynes exclusive)and I can't wait to get my hands on it, but I would love to get a k390 dragonfly!

[@ApurtureSci]

Fingers crossed you got a decent one 🤞

[@tidge879]

@@ApurtureSci have there been a lot of complaints? I'm in Turkey at the moment, so I got it sent to my parents' place. It'll be a long time 'til I get my mits on it.

[@ApurtureSci]

@@tidge879 Yes, unfortunately there have been some serious quality issues; badly formed jimping, uneven grinds, scales not lining up with backsprings, loose pocket clips among other issues. Luckily HH have excellent customer service - I know that at least 24 of the batch have been returned to them. Sal is aware of the issue and said he's following it closely, clearly the Maniago maker responsible for them is having CQ problems. They're not all bad, and obviously some people who want a user knife won't be too bothered if theirs isn't finished perfectly. Good luck with yours!

[@tidge879]

@@ApurtureSci 😐 it's gonna be months before I'm back in the UK! From a picture, I know that the grind isn't even. That, I can fix myself, but the other issues may be bigger.

[@mattg6136]

@@tidge879 I got 2 HH Urbans last week and had to round off the half stop notch on the tang as it was locking up almost and on the back spring bar above the hook the metal bulges out caused when forming the shape I gues, I just left that on mine and it works fine. ATB.

[@Snoekvisser1972]

The cool factor made me buy a serrated one, pocket saw incoming!

[@Bald_Head89]

Cutting insulation on a regular basis is the #1 reason I need a knife this big

[@Harwar1976]

Endela in k390 pretty nice working knife.

[@roybokelman4215]

Wish they would make a police in zdp189

[@LaughingCrowcorp]

Is k390 better than VG 10?

[@revolvermaster4939]

Not for corrosion resistance, but definitely for edge retention.

[@mindspinn311]

K390 Police 4 and Endela for me over Endura and Delica 👍🏻

[@strongside4565]

I've got the VG-10 version and its fine. That being said, I'm still going to sell it when I clean out all of my mid tier stuff that I no longer want. It is such a dedicated self-defense knife that it is mediocre in most other areas. If you want a blade over the 3.5" mark, it just seems more reasonable to get a fixed blade.

[@Wayne-hp5co]

Do you even know what you're talking about

[@radusnyder4341]

@@Wayne-hp5co Straight up, I do like "tactical" Spydies and this is not one of them lol. Waved Yojumbo, Ma2, that kind of stuff is what I think of for a "dedicated self defense knife" and even then, the Yojumbo makes a great pocket knife.

[@brose04008]

The original Police 4 was my introduction to K390. Was devastated when they discontinued it and overjoyed when I learned they haven’t given up on a K390 P4 for good.

[@1996Gtalum]

Me too! The g10 k390 police 4 is my all time favorite Spyderco

[@johanandersson5299]

Would love this in the salt series.

[@willymccabe6602]

I've wanted a police model from Spyderco for a long time, but those FRN handles do nothing for me at all. If they ever go back to G10 handles, I'm all over it.

[@toddstamos89]

Reason to own it? Same reason a lot of people own the Walther PPK. Because some people just want James Bond gun in their collection. For that same reason, I own the fully serrated, stainless steel version. Not for use, but because it was Alonzo Harris’s blade in Training Day, and I wanted that in the collection.

[@kymcopyriot9776]

Maintaining a large police presence is to your advantage. Until you run in to the police.

[@jaalicoachman9228]

Looks like a longer Endura

[@lracrellim2711]

What happened to"a murderous" knife 🗡️ because of the size comments that usually accompany a knife of other companies?

[@brandonwayne2343]

I EDC mine after some time it doesn't feel big it just feels perfect. That's what she said

[@Baaddu]

I believe the original full Stainless steel Police was designed for Police...possibly LAPD. I own a fully stainless steel police blade VG-10