10 mm socket, small cross tip screwdriver, small flex head ratchet $331. I've used bad tools and I want good tools. Snap On. I want tools that are harder than the bolts, screws, and nuts I'm turning. I want knives that are harder than human anatomy and whatever clothes and buttons they might have.
I’m not a pro mechanic, so I don’t “need” the best tools. But I got tired of screwdrivers that rounded holes, wrenches that slipped, sockets that broke… I now buy the best tools I can afford-not always the “best”, but close. And I try to avoid hand tools made in China.
Correct me if I'm wrong but you didn't mention the factory edge they come out the box with? Not only are they built brilliantly with great materials and excellent steels, but they also come ready to work with a razor sharp edge right out the box. A huge plus in my book as an amateur sharpener and I'd bet in many others eyes. Spyderco _have_ to be In at lest the top 5 knife best companies in the world, imho. I'm currently perusing over which beauty will be the next added to my collection. Any suggestions guys?
Spyderco is definitely a top tier knife company. The steel options are way better than any other company and the price point for the quality is also better than any other company. I’d recommend one of the cruware manix or paramilitary models or the magnacut will soon be available in the pm2, pm3, manix 2 lw, native chief.
When I first saw a Spyderco, I thought it was ugly bordering on ridiculous. When I bought my first nice knife, I paid a lot of $$ for one from their biggest competitor. I was sorely disappointed. Had I spent 50% more for their “flagship” model, maybe I would have liked it. I finally handled a Spyderco and was surprised at how such a tiny knife (Dragonfly 2) could work so well. I have three of them now. Eventually I bought more models, and I’ve truly enjoyed all but one-the shape of the handle didn’t work in my hands. My latest is a Para 3, and it’s the best yet. As for the competitor? I never bought another knife from them.
@@MikesMedia Well, based on your video; you’re still fairly ignorant of many important details regarding the design and capabilities of many Spyderco models. Learn a bit more about em, and your opinions might change. 😉
@@sonofliberty78 I know enough about them to know they can't hold up to the same hard use as say a Cold Steel AD10 or 4Max Scout for example. Am I wrong?
“That is consider hard use” uhhhh you have 16 right there in front of you. NO KNIFE is “SUPPOSED” to be used for Prying. ANY KNIFE or rather ANYTHING is everyday carry. What you have is you consider to be SAFE QUEENS THAT ONLY USED TO CUT PAPER AND CARDBOARD. Does your wife get mad when you purchase just to look at?
Don't typically see someone make a video solely to show others how little they know about the subject. It's obvious this guy had just started collecting knives within the month and had never seen another knife video. 😕 If that isn't correct, do today's high-school kids believe having 2 or more of something makes you look like an expert, and that others will automatically believe anything you say?? 🙄
I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and share your thoughts. You’re right that I’m still learning about Spyderco knives and the broader world of knife collecting. My intention with the video was to share my journey and evolving understanding of these tools, rather than to present myself as an expert. I believe that sharing this process can be valuable for others who might be new to the hobby as well. I’ve certainly spent more than a month exploring and using these knives, and my goal is to continue learning and improving my knowledge.
The Taiwan factory i would NOT put in the category as "China" manufactured knives... Spyderco have 3x Factories. Golden Colorado USA, Seki City Japan, Taichung Taiwan... All 3 of them are pretty renowned for their own quality. There arent just some Sypdercos that are "made in china". Taiwanese manufacture isnt as expensive as American Manufacture but it is considerably more expensive than having knives made in China.
I have several BD1N knives and I love the steel!! It sharpens really easy, but stays sharp with everyday real work use. All I have to do is hone it in a ceramic rod every other week and trop it once a week. Unlike the crappy 8cr which I was sharpening constantly, two to three times a week. S30v and D2 are a pain the Butt to sharpen, and CPM-154 or VG-10 isn’t as easy to maintain as edge as my BD1N.
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!
It takes years and years to get in the mind of a Spyderco knife:) Nice collection.
I’d say the shaman and native chief are some really good models for edc. And regular knife usage. If you are prying something use a pry bar 👍🏻
Please also do an intro for Benchmade. This was great. I have a Bryd. It’s really well made.
0:32 " you would'nt pay potential hundreds of dollars for a wrench or a hammer "
me - *laughs in snap on*
I do not like this guy.. He has no idea what he is talking about.
Haha, was thinking the same. Just stay away from my toolbox please.
Full flat grind,and distill taper👍🏻
Wouldn't pay 100 dollars for a wrench or hammer? You must never have heard of snap on lol
10 mm socket, small cross tip screwdriver, small flex head ratchet $331. I've used bad tools and I want good tools. Snap On. I want tools that are harder than the bolts, screws, and nuts I'm turning. I want knives that are harder than human anatomy and whatever clothes and buttons they might have.
I’m not a pro mechanic, so I don’t “need” the best tools. But I got tired of screwdrivers that rounded holes, wrenches that slipped, sockets that broke…
I now buy the best tools I can afford-not always the “best”, but close. And I try to avoid hand tools made in China.
Correct me if I'm wrong but you didn't mention the factory edge they come out the box with? Not only are they built brilliantly with great materials and excellent steels, but they also come ready to work with a razor sharp edge right out the box. A huge plus in my book as an amateur sharpener and I'd bet in many others eyes. Spyderco _have_ to be In at lest the top 5 knife best companies in the world, imho. I'm currently perusing over which beauty will be the next added to my collection. Any suggestions guys?
Spyderco sliverax flipper I just got mine the smoothest knife I felt
Spyderco is definitely a top tier knife company. The steel options are way better than any other company and the price point for the quality is also better than any other company. I’d recommend one of the cruware manix or paramilitary models or the magnacut will soon be available in the pm2, pm3, manix 2 lw, native chief.
Can you put up a link for the blue wood looking cover?
My spyderco says g2 stainless- seki city Japan. Do you know when it was made? The handle says endura clip.
there are, taiwan taichung, japan seiki city, italy maniago..spyderco ..
So funny, I started the exact same way. I thought, “what’s the appeal of these ugly things?” Now I’m a loyalist and have been an evangelist for years.
Good video
When I first saw a Spyderco, I thought it was ugly bordering on ridiculous. When I bought my first nice knife, I paid a lot of $$ for one from their biggest competitor. I was sorely disappointed. Had I spent 50% more for their “flagship” model, maybe I would have liked it.
I finally handled a Spyderco and was surprised at how such a tiny knife (Dragonfly 2) could work so well. I have three of them now. Eventually I bought more models, and I’ve truly enjoyed all but one-the shape of the handle didn’t work in my hands. My latest is a Para 3, and it’s the best yet.
As for the competitor? I never bought another knife from them.
Most of mine are used 10% and playing(fidgeting) 90% or the time 😊
Lol
Was trying to find the Byrd knife company website could you provide a link ?
www.spyderco.com/catalog/category/byrd
They are on the Spyderco website
@@MikesCarInfo thanks so far all I see is mov steel tho I was hoping for sum s35vn
Walmart, lumberyards
got to talk about fidgeting action
No shaman?
where is the stainless steel serrated CRICKET ??? great knife for EDC
Dam,cool,knives1
7:53 ……………really?! This is how you typically use a pocket knife?
I would say the Spyderco Shaman is a hard use knife.
best steel, solingen.... ever
“I haven’t seen any Spydercos that I consider a hard use pocket knife…” There’s a Manix2 XL right in front of you, man. 🤦♂️
It seems we have a different perceptions of what "hard use" means.
@@MikesMedia Well, based on your video; you’re still fairly ignorant of many important details regarding the design and capabilities of many Spyderco models. Learn a bit more about em, and your opinions might change. 😉
@@sonofliberty78 I know enough about them to know they can't hold up to the same hard use as say a Cold Steel AD10 or 4Max Scout for example. Am I wrong?
@@MikesMedia Yessir, you are mistaken. Spyderco’s CBBL, (C.aged B.all B.earing L.ock), is as strong as Cold Steel’s Tri-Ad Lock.
Not true. Even if it was, there is a lot more to a knife than it's lock.
Here you were calling me ignorant lol. Go waste someone else's time.
Find the blade shape you want then customize the perfect knife Because most of their handles are subpar
“That is consider hard use” uhhhh you have 16 right there in front of you.
NO KNIFE is “SUPPOSED” to be used for Prying. ANY KNIFE or rather ANYTHING is everyday carry.
What you have is you consider to be SAFE QUEENS THAT ONLY USED TO CUT PAPER AND CARDBOARD.
Does your wife get mad when you purchase just to look at?
Don't typically see someone make a video solely to show others how little they know about the subject. It's obvious this guy had just started collecting knives within the month and had never seen another knife video. 😕
If that isn't correct, do today's high-school kids believe having 2 or more of something makes you look like an expert, and that others will automatically believe anything you say?? 🙄
I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and share your thoughts.
You’re right that I’m still learning about Spyderco knives and the broader world of knife collecting. My intention with the video was to share my journey and evolving understanding of these tools, rather than to present myself as an expert. I believe that sharing this process can be valuable for others who might be new to the hobby as well.
I’ve certainly spent more than a month exploring and using these knives, and my goal is to continue learning and improving my knowledge.
100,is,not,cheap
Didn’t realize the resilience was so big
The Taiwan factory i would NOT put in the category as "China" manufactured knives... Spyderco have 3x Factories. Golden Colorado USA, Seki City Japan, Taichung Taiwan... All 3 of them are pretty renowned for their own quality. There arent just some Sypdercos that are "made in china". Taiwanese manufacture isnt as expensive as American Manufacture but it is considerably more expensive than having knives made in China.
As stated, Some of the knives in this video are made in China... Not Taiwan.
oh your absolutely correct. I didnt know that. The Tenacious is made in China.@@MikesCarInfo
They also have a factory in Italy.
do yourself a favor an dont buy anymore BD1/BD1N
Good steel, you are mistaken.
I have several BD1N knives and I love the steel!! It sharpens really easy, but stays sharp with everyday real work use. All I have to do is hone it in a ceramic rod every other week and trop it once a week. Unlike the crappy 8cr which I was sharpening constantly, two to three times a week.
S30v and D2 are a pain the Butt to sharpen, and CPM-154 or VG-10 isn’t as easy to maintain as edge as my BD1N.
Lame
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!