Top 10 Best Spyderco Knives

[@Brian-bw3uu]

I love all my spydercos but if I could only keep one it would probably be my para3 lw. It's just so insanely lightweight and compact 🙂

[@criscrisler8604]

The Dragonfly is a work of genius; a brilliant blade coupled with the most original handle shape, capable of punching way above its weight…K390 maximizes its cutting power.

[@elmorejames6867]

Definitely got to add a Delica to your collection. That and the dragonfly are some of my favorite Spydercos

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

I love the police 4 lightweight. I got it from KSF for 122 and change. I think the police 4 has the largest blade of any spyderco.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

I thought about buying that, but I figured since I already have the mille and the native chief I didn’t need another pocket sword😂

[@jamesondancy2183]

How can you have an honest top 10 best, when you have only tried/own 10? Anyway I really enjoyed your video and you should re-do it after you have used 20 or more Spydercos. After that the GB2 may still remain your #1! It is such an under rated knife because it isn’t fidgety, the recessed scales and tight access to the liner lock (which I like for safety). For actually cutting and using it’s hard to beat!

[@KingKsEDC]

I know this is old but I hope you still have that Manix in XHP.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

Still got it still one of my favorites thanks for watching

[@wizardofahhhs759]

I don't really understand the debate between the tip up/tip down crowd, It makes no difference to me because either way works fine when I pull the knife out of my pocket.

[@stevefrigon209]

Great knife indeed

[@PotatoCheese]

Great video! How would you rank the stretch k390 now you have it?

[@rjlewis8346]

Manix 2 in m390 is my favorite blade I own

[@Spacedog_42]

I agree with you on the PM2. I bought one and returned it that same day I got it. Great blade, but really don’t like the way it feels in my hand as well. The G10 is too rough for my hands. I’ll stick to the Shaman. (Also, love the Sage 5 lw for light duty tasks)

[@flipflat4814]

Does Spyderco make a liner lock, flipper knife and the Spidey hole knife?

[@not_zakyt3450]

what is better g 10 steel or cpm cruwear? I can’t find a answer

[@diezelvh4133]

Take a dremel and chanphor the edges of the p2 and 3.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

I will do that right after I sharpen them with my dremel

[@FrankCarillo44]

PM2 for me

[@j.savage1228]

I really need that Bradley

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

You do! If your struggling to find one I see them pop up here and there on the Millie/PM2/P3 Facebook group and the Spyderco Sales and Trades group. I will also repost them on my Instagram story if I see it. Thanks for watching

[@spasticpanda8933]

Enjoyed the video just have some tips that would help, try and slow down when talking and preface what you discuss before you talk about it, it was very clustered with info and made it a little hard to understand. Best of luck!

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

Thanks!

[@rc2159]

@@itsaknifestyle8482 I like your freestyle personally. What state are you in?

[@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743]

Military 2 is coming with the compression lock.

[@larrykoroush6995]

I can't really listen to knife reviews, unless the knives look like they have been used. Thats just me.

[@myvids3115]

Spyderco is nice. Sprint Runs are stupid. And the price trend is not a good thing. PM2 to me is ok. It must be in the list, but it is an aged design classic and an icon. Military to me always looked out of proportion. Not my cup of tea. Native Chief is the better Police. Manix is great but the aggressive chomping in the liners bugs me big time. Bradley 2 is nice. Not favourite of many Spyderco guys. Of course this must be a cutting performer as it is designed by a cut competition master. But the poor access to the liber. Makes it a real bummer and not my nr 1 at all for that reason. Poor usability design not worthy for such an knife specialist as Bradley. You should check out the Caribbean. On of the most underrated Soydues in my opinion. A Shaman would be an option as a Native on steroids. Spydiechef is interesting too. But too expensive for what it is … like the Shaman. But I love me a good Smock. Nice unusual Asian style design. Sweet and very comfortable compression lock variant. Flipper is ok. Only the holes in the scales are on the dislike side for me on this one. Conceptwise I dig the sun and moon themed Capharral. A godly thin slicer but also a tiny knife. There are lots of sweet options to discover.

[@mcsquirgle]

is there a reason the shaman didnt make the list?

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

I just haven’t tried it yet. I plan on getting one in the future if there’s a sprint run that catches my eye

[@lowengillham4248]

😂 ❤

[@okwhynot.]

Spoiler - they are all the same

[@thasrey5001]

Every knife fit your hand is all good don’t fit blah blah blah

[@saltysmurfyourass]

X cellent

[@shrooman777]

FYI I have a para 3 lw and a regular and the regular is much less comfortable. The wire clip is superior for comfort as are the rounded edges of the scales. After being used to the lw the regular was a bit of a let down as far as comfort. Suggest getting one in hand before purchasing.

[@jasonchang2836]

This channel is underrated. Great video!

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

Thanks 👊

[@BennyTriad]

Military is way underrated . Wish they would have more variations

[@scottburns5242]

They have a Military2 now with a compression lock, it's like a PM2 XL.

[@aldever4968]

Wish they would go back to the original military, the resilience is a good substitute.

[@toyotrustPR]

That was a great video. I am just starting to learn about Spyderco and your video helped a lot.

[@ndrthrdr1]

Why would anyone care whether the pocket clip is tip up or tip down?

[@suttonmatthew]

Don’t agree about the PM2, but respect the opinion.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

Thanks for watching

[@brandonseals6732]

Word

[@sprinkleddonuts6094]

That’s generally why it’s his list as he states…

[@Ian-Omega]

@@sprinkleddonuts6094and the guy respectfully disagreed. Why are you getting involved?

[@sprinkleddonuts6094]

@@Ian-Omega why’d you chime in 🙄

[@patrickhanly7458]

The only knife on this list that is on mine is the PM2. I'm a big fan of all the Marcin Slysz knives, so they would all be on my list, plus the Yojimbo, the Canis and the Mcbee. This just goes to show how deep the Spyderco catalog goes.

[@barkingspider2007]

I warmed up to the PM2 years after buying them. The pm2 appear to be too fragile to me particularly the tip. I started to carry one in k390. With daily use I began to trust the blade and enjoy the fact that it's got pillar construction and a comfortable handle. The para 3 and the PM2 get a lot of time in my pocket. Thanks for the video much appreciated 😎👍

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

One thing I want to make clear is that I still like the PM2 as a knife. I would be content if that was all I could carry. I just think there are other spydercos that are done better, and when I say this it comes across like I’m trashing the PM2. Thanks for watching!

[@JackG79]

Have u tried the Manix 2 or Manix 2XL? They may have the size to overcome your fears of falling part... I have a sprint run Manix 2 with brown G10 scales and black DLC m390 blade. I can't believe what that knife has gone through. Absolutely amazing.

[@dualsportoutdoors]

PM2 is indestructible. I’ve beaten the holy F out of mine and it just keeps asking for more

[@Childofbhaal]

Spyderco just released a salt version of the PM2 that has Magnacut steel. Thing is a beast I love mine

[@mitchwells4990]

I'm a Benchmade guy myself I own 16 of them I've always kind of stayed away from Spyderco thought they were ugly but I'm fixing to get my first one I want to go high-end to give it an honest chance what would you suggest I do like axis locks

[@user-le8ep3wo5l]

Deadass serious…was reading comments and saw this. Get you a Spyderco Magnitude, Peter Carey Design. You will absolutely love it. You’re welcome.

[@captainskippy6622]

I really wish they’d make the Native Chief with a compression lock. I’d grab that up in a split second.

[@jalfaro4879]

Enjoyed the video. I don't have 10, I only have 5. 2 PM2's (1 CPMS30V , 1 CPM SPY 27), 1 Endura 4 FRN (VG10), a Pacific Salt 2 (LC200N)and a Bill Moran drop point fixed blade(VG-10). Yes I like Spyderco, and the fact that I live 20 min from their factory outlet does not help.

[@samoliver9132]

Do they have good deals at their factory?

[@jalfaro4879]

@@samoliver9132 yes they do.

[@mattpowell-nh5er]

Where is their factory outlet?

[@jalfaro4879]

Golden Colorado

[@megaronknives3032]

Like to carry one knife for a longer period as well. Makes you bond with it more. The Military is a good one, the liner feels so different to many liner locks, the Socom has that slight stick, which i still like, although people hate that. The Pm2 needs an update. I am thinking about 3D contured scales. The Stretch with straight spine should be always in production. Very underrated knife i believe.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

I need a socom in my life. And a stretch. I feel like I’m at a point in my knife hobby where all of the knives that I want are out of stock😂 Thanks for watching

[@megaronknives3032]

@@itsaknifestyle8482 The Stretch with the straight spine was always hard to get. I feel you man, it took me 10 years to buy my first Socom. It´s a completely different version now haha. But i am dedicated when it comes to grail knives.

[@MrVitamincpp]

for me Para 2 is one of the best knives ever

[@anthonythudium5279]

I thought PM2 was number one lol I was like "Yeah, that makes sense." 😂 I myself have the Native 5 LW with an MXG deep carry clip as my EDC.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

The Native is so good, I plan on getting another sometime soon. Thanks for watching

[@thomaslanders6244]

It seems like all Spyderco is doing is putting different steel/colors on the same 15-20 knives. I don’t think it’s good for the hobby. I have a few sprints but want no part of chasing them around. The DF2 is an excellent design and knife. I have 5 variants and have cut a mile of even heavy duty cardboard with a few of them. I own the old Sage 1 which I think is the best. They do liner locks well. I’m 6’4 and 270lbs but like smaller knives. I can get 3 fingers behind choil on DF2 and 3 1/2 with choil. I hate knives that force me to use the choil. The Sage and Native are a little like that. My hand feels too far back behind choil but still doable. Spyderco sucks at making frame locks/flippers. They should hire the Chinese to teach them how to make a good one. I hope the manual MT Socom Elites come back in stock. I’m kicking myself I didn’t get one or two more last time. I have 2 now and the quality and tolerances are excellent. With the design and light aluminum, it carries well. I don’t like big knives but the Socoms are my favorite. Good video and your explanations made sense.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

It’s not my favorite thing in the world, but one thing you need to keep in mind is that Spyderco is a business and if they make money of sprints they will keep doing them. I like the option to use a choil but I agree that it’s kind of annoying when the knife forces your to choke up. Thanks for watching

[@stantom100]

Manix lock but a Native size would be my GRAIL knife ... I think ! ! ! ! But a Gayle Bradley is the one I will most likely go with .....

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

I have the DLT exclusive delica in 20cv black blade. The police 4 lightweight in vg10. The Endura 4 in zdp189 & The bow river in 8cr. I sold all my spyderco's but missed them so much I went off and just bought 4 new ones.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

Those are some good ones to have. I like that they arent the standard PM2, para 3, and shaman like most people have. Thanks for watching

[@johnruiz6743]

PM2 is my preferred EDC along with Native and Dragonfly 2. I have a huge collection from all kinds of brands, but prefer the Spydies for EDC. Can't say I agree with all your assessments, but each to their own! 🤣

[@kirkthorpe5392]

I just wish the native 5 lw had a compression lock 😥

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

That would be cool. I kind of like back locks so it doesn’t bother me that much but I see why people want a compression lock. Thanks for watching

[@BrianWood777]

Would the sage be the closest thing to that?

[@silverslvr5185]

Try the lil native. It’s a hard call for me to not choose my native 5 in g10 as the ultimate one knife,just the lil native is almost there. For fidgety types, I’d look elsewhere.

[@joshuabriggs7114]

I like the minimal lock bar access of the GB2. Fits the intended use of the knife. Great selection, thanks!

[@pauljosephbuggle3722]

You have excellent reasons for each choice. I am a big Manix2 lightweight fan. I have the s110v blade. It's great but a little chippy. However, you don't have my Spyderco fetish knife, the Chaparral. I have the carbon fibre and the frn versions. This is the best knife for me. It's from the Taiwan factory and has excellent fit and finish. It is probably the most slicey Spyderco ever. It is a backlock and doesn't have that awful for lefties compression lock. The frn on the Chaparral is the best quality frn Spyderco has ever made. If you had the Chappy it would replace easily a few of the knives on your list. It's only 2 ounces. My view is that Spyderco make great knives but that they charge for them. Whilst I would like more, I stick to the Manix2 and the Chaparral because they cover my needs. I live in Europe and the longer knives are a no go.

[@TheManic.5-OH]

I LOVE my PM2 in CPM CRU WEAR! And it's purple, I love it

[@yasinalan6674]

Nice video. Sizce daha büyük bir çakı mı yoksa taşıması kolay pratik bir çakı mı? Thanks.

[@leclercchristophe1]

TECHNO 2 SMOCK CHIEF NATIVE

[@SeemsLogical]

I would have picked the GB2 as my #1 out of your collection too. It's a highly optimized slicing blade with a classy look. I do wish the handle was contoured but they can always add that in on the GB3 if they ever make it. Your collection is missing a Kapara though. The Kapara is the #1 in my own collection. It's an ergonomic dream with atleast 3 different grips and as someone who does the majority of their cutting in the kitchen it's the second best Spyderco I could own. I think you'd really like that one if you ever got to handle one.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

#1 on my list is the Pacific Salt 2, great knife at a size and weight that I really like.

[@ianleicester7066]

hey buddy , love your spydies, you wish they were cheaper, here in the uk say the native chief s90v would be another $100 more than you pay, count yourself very lucky my friend.

[@matusknives]

Glad to hear you still like the GB2. If you were located in Europe I would send you my GB1 to play with, test it and make a comparison.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

I appreciate you thinking of me, I’m actually looking on the secondary for one, so hopefully I’ll be able to do that video soon.

[@charlesdudek7713]

My Manix2 lw, Kapara and Sage5 lw are my favorite knives. Interesting video!

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

I need to try a kapara. From what I’ve heard I bet it will become one of my favorites. Thanks for watching

[@HotCoco_]

Ah, Spyderco. Ugly as absolute fucking sin, but they are such good knives. Well worth the money.

[@rudolfgoldberg]

Thank you for your delightful Top 10 review. As a Japanese fan, I find the development of Spyderco's product line very interesting. I have a smock and an amalgam, and I am also impressed by the corporate culture with an avant-garde way of thinking, such as Spyderco incorporating and manufacturing those designed by individual designers. I think that the feeling of being attracted to that charm will not change.

[@aldever4968]

Q was one of their best designs ever, especially if you like the dragonfly.

[@Toki52]

The Military has better action than the Socom. Bradley2 is one of my favorites as well. Looks like the Spydiechef is next, you're gonna love it.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

Funny you say that, I just ordered a Spydiechef

[@lsyanez]

Im trying to get my first spyderco with a small budget, knives in Norway is normally alot more expensive

[@xvor_tex8577]

I used to really despise the looks of spyderco but now it really grown on me the looks and everything, I'm looking forward to getting my first spyderco

[@ua6238]

Дякую за гарний огляд ! 👍

[@Legomylevis]

Nice presentation. Very informative.

[@edkubinski]

I don't mind tip down at all. My Bradley Cutlery Alias 1 is set up that way. My Manix 2 lightweight is comfortable in my hand in one position. Otherwise it's a little small. I mainly bought it for the Maxamet. I prefer my XL, but, I hate the scales on it for the same reason you do on the para 2. Just too squared off. Going to look for some more comfortable scales for it. New subscriber.

[@lionknives3]

Just a awesome Video! Thanks for sharing that with us!

[@dstone9748]

Try the Shaman. You will be surprised how comfortable it is.

[@rtz549]

Police model?

[@000-z8n]

Three you need: Yojimbo Original Navigator Original Native

[@MrTJohnston]

Great list. Can’t go wrong with any of them.

[@sasatomasevic5128]

Lagiole is the beast eleganc EDC end beaty folder ever. SPIDERCO is veri ugly Pocket knife. Qvality end ugly. Old alox models Victorinox folder is a all situacione, cancelary, camping end fishing or everidey litle frend end no high price to rich combinacion tool. 33 years every dey oll rich colection knife, Victorinox or wenger is apsolutly beast practical pocketknife.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

I agree with everything you said

[@peterkerch9357]

Love my Kapara! 💪

[@gislisnbjornsson690]

Try a Shaman and the sleeper of them all - Smock

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

I need to try both of them. Thanks for watching

[@hundredeyes5148]

you have to get a Spyderco Tenacious

[@johng.7560]

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!

[@billclancy4913]

Nice list, but somewhere I'd find room for an Endura, any my overall favorite...Shaman! Of course this is your list.

[@chrispollock8735]

Is your manix centered and is the grind even?

[@SwedishPete]

You sir just made an enemy for life! 😡 Just kidding, nice video! Thems some fancy Spydercos. Cheers from a swedish knife youtuber 🙂

[@OnlyGamingClips]

Just picked up my first Spyderco knife last week, and I went with the Manix 2 LW, in CTS BD1N steel, and I am really loving it so far. I can barely tell I'm even carrying a blade it's so light. And I really dig the shape of the blade. I def recommend it. Think im gonna go with a Benchmade next, either Gryptillian or Bugout.

[@ckoby4341]

Welcome to the rabbit hole. I hope you enjoy collecting and using your knives.

[@ThomasShue]

Bruh… the Stretch 2, or police 4 didn’t even make your collection. Say it with me. K390.

[@samholt4139]

I did the same thing to my pm2 with a ceramic rod

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

I hate you can't take down the manix lightweight for cleaning.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

It is kind of frustrating, but I never really take my knives apart so it doesn’t bother me that much

[@brandonseals6732]

U can... if u know what ur doing...

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

@@brandonseals6732 I know you can , it's just a lot of work. Not sure if It's worth it. It should come being able to break it down for cleaning

[@mityjoeyoung8855]

I got the knife joker exclusive manix 2 lightweight in cpm 20cv I just couldn't stop myself

[@BRIANS4177]

I left as soon where he placed the PM2..........wow.

[@Kris_Stiletto]

My favorites are the Manix 2 XL, Amalgam, and Sliverax. Great Video, Bro. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

[@jimdandy8603]

Have all the major spydees-kapara is my fav

[@jasonlommen4769]

Did you say the the P2 is uncomfortable…what! Do you have little girl hands or what. The P2 is grippy and extremely comfortable.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

What’s a P2?

[@jasonlommen4769]

@@itsaknifestyle8482 PM2…really 😳

[@quicktoevil]

I've been a knife enthusiast a long time. Bought my first gen Endura around 1994. Still one of my favorite Spyderco's. But tbh I've moved on from the brand. I prefer tools with a more neutral grip and that is not Spyderco. And their trademark Spydie Hole and leaf shaped blades makes many of their popular designs wide in the pocket. Personally, the lightweights are Spydercos best knives. But Chris Reeve nailed it with the Sebenza. The knife is made for work and built to last. If I could only have one knife thats the one. Sorry Spydie fans.

[@michaelmiller7352]

Spyderco is top dog,them and microtech

[@DrinManlapaz]

Great video! I'm currently on the fence right now thinking of which Spyderco to get. Thinking of the Manix 2 or Smock, not a big fan of the PM 2 or 3. It would be my first EDC knife so I'm not rushing on it. This video gave me a lot of things to consider. Thank you!

[@mattconklin4026]

Did you figure it out?

[@jesusofamerica]

Pm2. Is the edc king. ✨️. Go ahead and buy everything else. When your back around and have a pm2 in your hand you'll remember me. Or not.

[@sprinkleddonuts6094]

@@jesusofamerica he said he doesn’t like PM2 and para3

[@nathancox907]

I didnt see the kapara anywhere 👀😭

[@suttonmatthew]

The Sage series has a method of model release. It based upon locking style.

[@ericcantocorner4517]

Have a para2 and a karahawk... the latter apparently a knockoff. Thank you for this video.. im looking to get a "2nd" spyderco and found this

[@quaxenleaf]

Best knife on the list is the CRK 21.

[@scottburns5242]

My top Spyderco's that i own are: Endela Emerson, Autonomy 2, UKPK, Spydiechef. I have xxl hands so the handle ergos are my most important factor for knives. The PM2 handle is a bit small for me on the ergos, now that the military 2 is out ill be picking one of them up.

[@stefanlaskowski6660]

My favorite two Spydercos are the stainless-handled Dragonfly and the Lil Native. Both are perfect EDC knives. I do wish Spyderco would offer more Dragonfly models with G-10 and upgraded steels. $110 seems a bit high for a knife with only VG-10 steel, 😅and I am not a fan of FRN.

[@BillyTheKid-hh4dd]

Good list for what you have...BUT you NEED a Shaman, Kapara, Smock and even a Domino or Chef would be above most of those!!!!

[@AjMtattoo]

“Only owning 10” Spyderco knives is the same as saying you “only own like $2500 worth” of Spyderco knives-and that’s lowballing.

[@bobgox]

really enjoyed your thoughts & perspective, thanks !

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

Thanks for watching

[@bobgox]

@@itsaknifestyle8482 sure thing my friend, have a great weekend !

[@grayj98k13]

I personally dislike wire pocket clips. I’ve lost so many knives snagging on something due to them, and I always end up bending them. I used to have and LOVED my dragonfly, but alas that was another victim of the wire pocket clip curse…

[@sherlockbonez]

I had many the old versions including dragonfly 1, native 2, mini manix and para. They are all fine, but none are my choice.

[@stevenlachance8576]

Love the military, the k390 police and the cts-XHP native chief. awaiting the military w compression lock to arrive.

[@tonyhoodlass1846]

Spyderco I like best is my Canis I rate it higher than my PM2 Yojimbo and Gail Bradley 2 also just got Para 3 lightweight that I got today

[@mylesg1988]

Bugout,bailout,manix 2,para 3, you only get one. Comments welcomed.

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

Manix 2 all day

[@mylesg1988]

@@itsaknifestyle8482 lol I ordered the 535-3 bugout. Thanks for your reply

[@itsaknifestyle8482]

That’s a great one too thanks for watching