Which Spyderco should I buy?

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Btw Spydercos BD-1N steel is far from "almost junk, almost good" steel. It's a relatively fine grained and small carbide steel that performs very similarly to CPM-S30V as far as edge holding and corrosion protection goes and offers a slight advantage in toughness and chip resistance and cost. It sharpens very easily on conventional stones though ceramics are recommended. Diamond does just as well but isn't required. BD-1N takes on a ferocious edge, holds it as well as S30V yet easily touches up with a few swipes on a ceramic rod and straps back to hair popping sharp several times between sharpening. One of my Spydy manix-2s in BD-1N has been going strong with almost daily use for over 6 months with nothing but 1 touch up on ceramic rod and 3 or 4 stroppings. I'd say that's far from borderline junk. BD-1N isn't as hot and sexy as 15V, M390, S90V or Magnacut but it does offer super steel performance at a budget level price. I really can't see how any of that could be misconstrued as a bad thing.

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

Yes you’re correct I don’t really mess with bd1n much I carry my 20cv hogue Deka but I said almost junk when it’s a superior steel

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

@@pocketknivescollector5861 - gotcha. 20CV/M390/CTS-204P is all basically identical and is definitely an upgrade over BD1N but a costly one. CPM-M4 is my all time favorite pocket knife steel so long as corrosion isn't a concern. M390/20CV/204P often gets the nod if it is. 15V is the new hotness and I think will prove to be the steel to have though none of the good stuff is going away. I'm just glad innovators like Spyderco are out there producing models in a variety of steels. There's something for everyone.

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

@@holdernewtshesrearin5471 I love M4 I have it in my edc fixed blade the hogue extrak but the ulti clip on the sheath is grinding so that fixed blade is sitting for a bit until I order a new one but I’m carrying my 52100 steel Montana knife company speedgoat so not as good as m4 but I still need to carry a fixed blade!

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

@@pocketknivescollector5861 - that Hogue is a sweet knife. 52100 is a ball bearing steel and makes an excellent knife blade. Very fine grained and wear resistant stuff. I had a Spyderco mule in 52100 years ago. I don't currently possess any knives in it now though. It's good stuff however.

[@714milky]

I have the PM2, the tenacious, A manix 2 xl and a Manix 2 lightweight. The manix 2 lightweight might be the PERFECT KNIFE. Perfect ergonomics, super lightweight for EDC. I have it it the s110v version.

[@mopargm9329]

The Manix 2 doesn't have a crossbar lock it's a caged ball bearing lock

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

Yes you’re correct what I meant was it’s kind’ve like a crossbar lock and by that I mean it works the same way but you are correct I think I said ball bearing lock but then called it a crossbar multiple times

[@dougstobaugh376]

The best knifes ever made! Thanks, GOD-BLESS.

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

Not my favorite brand but it’s up there for sure and I like it more than benchmade!

[@dougstobaugh376]

@pocketknivescollector5861 thanks for your response and I've had my 2 spyderco knifes for 30 years one cerated edge and one regular edge light weight very well put together and a good knife to consider I have two and I would buy another one most definitely when I purchased my knifes they were 65 dollars each. GOD-BLESS.

[@pascalmanders5781]

8cr13mov is not junk steel, it's more than most people use. And again, we want better, we do not need better steel, at least not 99% of the knife users.

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

Correct but compared to let’s say 20cv it’s getting there but 8cr will definitely get the job done and is used by thousands upon thousands of people everyday

[@pascalmanders5781]

@@pocketknivescollector5861 true, prefer VG-10 myself but I several knives with 20cv and M390. But can you maintain them, sharpening VG-10 and 8cr13mov is childsplay.

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

@@pascalmanders5781 exactly I’ve had people tell me that 20cv is junk while they’re carrying 8cr and I just laugh at them

[@paulsantori8920]

I just got my first 2 Spyderco yesterday. I picked up the Para 3 Lightweight for $170 Canadian ($128 USD) and the Blue Tenacious for $85 Canadian ($65 USD).

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

Great choices and not bad prices either!

[@austinhanson5981]

Spyderco uses a ball bearing lock benchmade has the axis lock

[@N3VIUS]

my son got me a all black persistent for fathers day its my first spyderco and im really liking it. its a little stiff but im working on it

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

They all come stiff just need some time!

[@DuhYaThink]

Manix 2 g10 is $151. Hard to beat that. No S45vn on the manix. S110v model has skeletonized liners and is lighter then the s30v g10 manix 2. Both great knives. Especially the g10 s30v manix for $151.+

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

That's EASY! ALL of them! But seriously, imo everyone should have a para-military-2 and/or a manix-2, a military/military-2 and/or para-3 could be a substitute, a delica/endella/endura, a native-5, atleast 1 or 2 of the premium Taichung, Taiwan produced models and maybe a tenacious. Those are the staple models. Anything over and above those is just icing on the cake. Or better yet you could get 3 of each model in different configurations and different steels. Spyderco ROCKS!

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

When I can’t decide which to carry I just carry more than 1! I carry a leatherman multi tool, my normal edc knife, and a fixed blade

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

@@pocketknivescollector5861 - I get it. I carry 1 knife as my do-it-all work knife, usually one of my Spyderco manix-2s in S30V or BD1N, ZT-0561 Hinderer in Elmax, Benchmade 560 "super freek" in M4, Cold Steel rajah-3 in AUS-8A or Ontario RAT-1 in D2. Then I usually carry a back-up knife, usually a premium model but just because it feels good or perhaps a new knife that I'm testing. My Leatherman Wingman or one of the others is usually along for the ride as well. Or on occasion when I just can't kick that manix-2 out of my primary pocket but I have 2 new knives to test I'll give the multi tool the boot and carry 3 knives. Its a sickness. I know.

[@rickhunt3183]

The Alcyone CTS BD1 or the Polestar with the 3.3 inch blade might be a good option to consider also.

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

To be honest Spyderco isn’t my first choice for edc I carry my Spyderco pm2 because the steel is amazing on it and lasts while but I also carry a Hogue Deka, a Buck deploy auto, and I have a hogue k320 auto coming too

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

Not to say that I dislike Spyderco because I will definitely be buying a delica but I have my eye on some other stuff for around or $50 ish more than the non USA made Spyderco knives

[@DuhYaThink]

You like cpm Cruwear?

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

Never tried or had it but I think it’s a good steel and I’d buy it

[@rickhunt3183]

Don't get any of those knives. Get the police model. You'd like that one. I'd take the BD1N also for those times when you want to carry a secondary knife that looks more friendly in an urban environment. Personally I prefer a flat grind, but I'm flexible.

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

I like the police model but I’m not crazy about non USA made knives but it’s not China so I might get a Japan made Delica thin blue line one. These are good knives for the money but I’d rather replace the tenacious with a blue line knife in this video

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

My favorite Spyderco has to be the para military 2 that I showed and that’s because of the s45vn steel and the size of it but for looks it isn’t something that looks the friendliest because of the size but my only complaint is the price and I don’t think that it’s worth the price but I found it for $50 off and I wasn’t going to let that slide because I always wanted the Spyderco that was the most popular

[@rickhunt3183]

@@pocketknivescollector5861 I may be mistaken but I believe the police models are all made in seki Japan of vg-10 steel.

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

@@rickhunt3183 they are made in Japan yes but what I mean is some other Spyderco knives like the tenacious are China and I hate spending that kick on a knife when it’s China made. I personally don’t like the way China does stuff like a lot of other people do but I’ll get from Japan. Anything Spyderco though is for sure going to be quality even the China ones!

[@johngoodman9380]

Police model has a over 4 inch blade illegal to carry in some states.

[@DuhYaThink]

Lynch NW clips 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@Thevapehouseunboxed]

Does the para 3 lightweight have pocket clips that can be switched to tip down or tip up or is it just tip up?

[@pocketknivescollector5861]

@@Thevapehouseunboxed the lightweight is only tip up but the one normal one is tip up or down

[@Piankishaw]

I wouldn't buy any of them. First off it needs a 4" blade or longer. No minis! Secondly it should have great ergos, the best lock, top quality production, quality materials and all for around $100. New...oh yeah that describes my edc , it's a Cold Steel Recon 1 clip point. Best deal for the money.