Funny how people make fun of spyderco fans saying they over pay so much but we have companies like benchmade selling old steels and marking up way more then spydercos. At least spydercos using all sorts of steals and not afraid to use differnt blade shape or drilling a hole right on the blade breaking molds by being bold.
My biggest complaint is if you break your spyderco, they don’t offer blade changes so if it breaks you’re stuck with it. Also anything from dealer exclusives have little to no warranty. But they do steels right and if i want to try something new i’ll go to spyderco but i prefer Benchmades warranty to spyderco’s.
I have 1 Spyderco PM2 and a Benchmade Bailout. The Spyderco has an excellent lockup, smooth operation, and feels excellent in the hand, fit and finish is top notch. My Benchmade was slightly dull out of the box, the blade isn't even close to centered, the Axis lock sticks and sometimes takes 2 hands to unlock, and it feels very cheap even though it cost about the same as my PM2
As a seasoned Spyderco collector l found this video very enjoyable and informative. My favorite thing about Spyderco, especially the PM2, is you can easily modify them to make your own. Recently I added burlap micarta scales and deep carry clips to my two Shamans and it really dresses them up nicely. ❤ Happy collecting. 😂
i have a question, it's fell known that Endura has a little blade play from the pivot side, what can you tell about Stretch 2? Is it build more rigid than Endura? If you have an experience of using it of course.
In my opinion you can't beat a Spyderco! I have a friend whom I deeply respect, a retired Combat controller, who to this day carries the Workman! That to me says everything I need to know!
100% correct about the modification ease of the PM2. I carried them a couple times, but I always go back to my bread and butter, the Police model. I have a Police 2 PE, Police Model from the early 90's aluminum handles SE, Police 4 FRN K390 SE, Police 4 G10 K390, and on the way, Police 3 G10 VG10 steel (kinda rare). Larry, I love knives and I love Spyderco. Cheers!
I'm brand new to knife collecting. First knife is already a dream knife, the reate exo m. But recently found out spiderco is colorado based and today went to their factory direct warehouse in golden. Chase was very knowledgeable and helped me learn more about knives and helped me pick up knife 2 and 3: military 2 and delica 4. Really happy with them. He was also very upfront with some details like the fact i could find them cheaper online (like blade hq) but i have no problem paying a little more premium to support local.
I absolutely love going to their factory. I was just there yesterday and was checking out their custom Santa Fe stoneworks knifes. My god I love them lol
Love my Manix 2 in S110V. Spyderco is just a perfect high quality production company period with a soul these days. There's something for everyone in all price classes. And I think sal and Eric are such admirable warm hearted people.
Yeah but they sure gave us a giant middle finger for the factory seconds sale. I just got into knives in the last 8 months or so. My first spyderco was the pm2 s90v. Then two weeks ago when all the major sites had a spyderco sale I went crazy and bought 6 more knives from them. Had no clue a factory seconds sale was right around the corner. Found out I about the seconds sale the night before and I tried getting on the site at exactly 9am when the sale started. The site wasn’t loading. Diffused I’d wait a few more hours and try again, 3pm still didn’t load. Finally when I came back at 4pm I got to the sale knives, the only thing worth buying was a Native 5 maxamet. I immediately added to my cart and tried to check out but got a message “sorry, we just sold out of this item.” Later that night I saw screen shots of what knives were on sale in the beginning and the insanely low prices they were marked. Couldn’t be more p!ssed. Spent $800 with them in the last month and when a really good sale came around I wasn’t even able to make a purchase cuz their site wasn’t working. Feels like a giant slap in the face. Came to find out the same thing happened to tons of other people.
Been EDCing the PM2 with the full spidey edge for about 5 years now! I try carrying other knives from time to time, but always come back to my precious!
I own a Spyderco UKPK because I live in a country with stricter knife laws so I really appreciate their slip joints.. safer use than most other slip joints because of great ergonomics, built quality and the best finger choil ever.. love it!
I had two benchmades. The springs on one rusted to failure. The other one had both springs break simultaneously while opening. Now I’m a spyderco guy. Never had a problem with their locks
Great video. While I do love a number of their designs, 3 things keep me coming back. Quality, steel variety & heat treatment. Only ever had a couple of minor quality issues - mostly to do with blade centring. Now I appreciate steel variety & heat treating may not be of interest to many. However, if you want a variety of steel in your diet & you want to know that you're getting the best out of it, then I can easily recommend Spyderco. You'll notice that Spyderco rarely leads the charge in using new steels because they take their time to dial in a good heat treat first. I'll take the halo off now. Sharp blades all.
Started with sub 5 dollar gas station fish bowl knive that was next to the cash register, then bought a two cheap Spydercos- meadowlark / Byrd, then I decided to buy a tenacious which was about double the price, which I still carry edc. Along with other knives, I bought a Gayle Bradley2, Smock, and a pm2 in maxamet
This is by far the best video in UA-cam showing main Spyderco knives. Great knives selection and very well presented. A lot of valuable information there!
I have a PM2 in maxamet. I love the way the steel tarnishes and shows its age. I was gutted when it first got marked and spoiled the pristine asthetic but I love the battle scars now.
I got the 15V PM2 as my first Spyderco. Been using it to open boxes and stuff at work daily ever since, and it still slices through paper like a laser. The ergos are great, and I may never need to put an edge on it at this rate. That steel is awesome.
A 15v PM2 is a monster of a first Spyderco, most of us who get bit by the spider start with a Delica, or a Tenacious. You just jump right into the deep end don't ya? Lol. Wish I could get my hands on one a them, I just can't bring myself to pay what they're going for on the secondary market.
Very true, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes having some variety allows users to get a model that best meet their needs. eg. I first bought a PM2 in S30V and it worked well. However, in a new job I found myself wanting more edge retention and went and bought another one with M4 steel. Have a great day.
I carried a stainless Dragonfly for decades as my EDC, but I replaced it a few years ago with a Lil Native, which is only slightly larger but has better ergonomics.
Thanks for sharing your Vintage opinion I already own 2 Spiderco knives and they are the best knives that I have ever owned for what I use them for I have had these knives for 35years and they have worked very well I didn't have time to listen to your podcast thanks. GOD-BLESS.
If you love the Tenacious (assuming 8Cr steel) - you'll absolutely love the Shaman & PM2. The step up in terms of performance is massive regardless of which steel you go with. While there is some step-up in handle ergos and overall quality - it's the steel where you get the jump. Regardless of S30V, S35VN or S45VN etc.... the improvement in sharpness & edge retention is awesome. You even get a bump up in corrosion resistance. Yes, they are a bit harden to sharpen bit the performance hit is well worth it. Have a great day.
Wow! Just finished this video - you really did Spyderco proud with this overview George! That's a big topic to cover in 1 video, and you really hit on so many of the highlights of this amazing brand! Nice work!
I carry an ambitious everyday and with that i carry it with me when i go camping. I agree with what he said about 8cr, it is really easy to sharpen and takes no time to touch the edge up if needed.
I recently bought a Tenacious lightweight on a whim, and as my first spyderco, I couldn't believe the quality of build for the price I paid ($40). Needless to say, spyderco gained a new fan will be seeing a lot of my money in their bank account.
Welcome my friend ❤ I think the Tenacious is one of the best knives from and for spyderco itself as it very often the starting point of a long addiction for more expensive spyderco models. At least for a few people that I know it was exactly like that, including myself 😂
Spyderco also has a little-acknowledged Byrd line of budget knives. They're similar to the Value folder series in that they are 8Cr13MoV steel and made in China, but they tend to run a bit cheaper, and they have a couple of hawkbill and wharncliff shaped blades that are interesting in their own right.
Just bought my Tenacious today and love it!!! So much knife for the money and crazy sharp, and honestly feels better than my benchmade bugout. Stay safe out there!!!
I have close to 50 different Spyderco knives and my most used knife Is the Manix 2 xl crucarta. Fits my hand just perfect and that cruwear steel strops back like a dream!
new to knife collecting. my first spyderco was a delica 4. then i got the dlc coated shaman with g10 grip. love the shaman, never leave home without it.
Nice video mate, i have few knives from different companies like Microtech, Demko, ZT etc but consider myself big Spyderco fan and have more Spyderco knives than any other.
@19:43 That's called a dinner knife not a butter knife. This is a very thought out and informative video. You forgot about the Manix its one of the best!
Blackie Collins and Pete Gerber developed the first plastic (injection molded) FRN handled knife in the early 1980's. The knife was called the LST and is still in production today.
My most used spyderco: the ladybug. It’s always on my keys and is a great knife. Although I use it as a secondary or back up knife, I could get away with 90% of my cutting tasks with it.
Some of my favorite fixed blades are Spyderco's. My current collection is mostly Spyderco with some Benchmade, a few ZT's and other brands, but the Bug is my favorite logo!
LOL George - Yeah, you better take a big swig of that coffee . . . you got a lot to cover in this video bro! You did a great job here - kind of a daunting task! I'm a HUGE fan of Spyderco's folding knives, and I also love the Shaman (as well as the PM2 and Manix 2!). I've got the Yojimbo and Yojumbo on my (very long) wishlist. So true that Spyderco is a great brand for collectors; I never counted, but I probably have at least 50 Spyderco folding knives! It is kind of overwhelming to try to keep up with - so many different designs and steels! I'm also a big fixed blade collector, and I kind of have to disagree with your point about Spyderco's fixed blade offerings - I feel they need a great deal of improvement. I have MANY fixed blades from LionSteel, TOPS, ESEE, Morakniv, Benchmade, and even ZT, but I don't have even ONE (1) fixed blade from Spyderco! I feel they're all not designed very well at all and usually look like some kind of weird kitchen knife. I think Spyderco should really get some input from outside designers to come up with a robust fixed blade that can be used for outdoors/camping, tactical, and/or survival purposes.
Awesome video! I'm curious how y'all feel about the Manix 2? Just picked one up in 20CV, I absolutely love it. Stung a little bit to not see it on the list 🤔. Keep up the great work!
Manix 2 is perfect. My favorite edc now. Just bought one and have been carrying it for a few weeks. I carried a para3 for years (which is also amazing), but the manix 2 ticks all my boxes.
@davidf3974 thanks David. I couldn't be happier with it! Was very excited to snag the 20cv exclusive from KnifeJoy a few weeks back. My only complaint is that it's lime green! Which isn't a real issue, I'll just grab some extra scales for it at some point.
If I had to guess it'd be because they probably didn't have any in stock at the time of recording the video. I remember asking the same question around 3 years ago about the Bugout not being shown on a Benchmade Buyer's Guide video, and the media guys commented back saying something like "we would have featured it, if you guys didn't buy them all" lol
I love my Manix 2,first spyderco for me. Looking to get a para 3 and lil native! I only want g10 because they do it the best in my opinion.Glad i got one because there just a solid knife
One durability perk of spydercos with nylon grips, thin / small blades, and minimal or no liners: a 2-3oz lightweight spyderco can survive a tip down drop that no 4+oz Paramilitary will. In a knife carried for use, dropping the knife is as plausible a source of damage as hard use. The atlantic salt is basically impossible to damage from dropping, between light weight and blade shape.
I really love my tenacious in 8cr13mov. It's over 10 years old and still centered and buttery smooth. Also even though I have vg10, k390, Cruwear, etc... This knife is literally the sharpest one I own because I'm not afraid to tinker with it on a whetstone. It's hair whittling after a long gentle strop 😎
My daily carries CONUS are mostly Spyderco. Endura, Delica and Shaman are my favorites. When I'm deployed downrange its all about Cold Steel...Big & beefy, and relatively inexpensive. Voyager, & Recon 1 as well as a fixed SRK are my choices there. I could break, loose or even give away & not feel too badly.
I carry an $10 Endura knockoff. Used to have a Cara Cara, but couldn't afford a new one when I lost it. Works fine, doesn't piss me off. And I like it. Especially for lack of stuff sticking out from blade to make one-handed opening possible (-; And it even has an Emerson Wave feature 😊
Just got a Para 2 in CruWear. As I was showing it to an older guy at church he goes “Why’s it gotta tick on it?” Lol do love them though. Have never had any issues with them.
I Love Spyderco knives, I currently own the Para 3 with G10 scales in the digital pattern, I also own the Manix 2 in G10 which is probably my favorite knife, I was disappointed that it was not mentioned in the video, I have also owned the Yojimbo 2 which is also a awesome knife. Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it. God Bless
i have a question, it's fell known that Endura has a little blade play from the pivot side, what can you tell about Stretch 2? Is it build more rigid than Endura? If you have an experience of using it of course.
I’m a huge fan of the dragonfly 2 as well. I like the lines, and I scent found a better option for carrying in gym shorts when you want super lightweight, but still want to have a firm grip and enough blade to get you through most common tasks. It works well with the wire pocket clip, whereas some of the bigger knives do not.
Just ordered the PM2 for $175 off Amazon, most Id ever spent on a knife before that was $90 so hopefully it gives me many good years. Never used a compression lock before and still need to try an axis lock some day. Thinking of going for the Kizer Drop Bear as a more affordable option to try that type of knife out next.
The Smock.........been meaning to get one for so long, but then there was the Caribbean, with the sheep's foot, then the Kapara came available after being out of stock for almost forever, smock finally became available....... at the same time the last few ZT0562CF were being released, if i missed my chance now I might never get a new one......and it went on like that for the longest time, having to jump over hurdle after hurdle, until the latest batch was released and I told myself...its the Smocks turn now.
@Ratchman_5000 I did bud and it's as nice as I hoped it would be. The button compression is genius, when you see how it works you'll wonder why it's so uncommon. I'd prefer to appreciate the stock Smock before I start looking for sprints, just my opinion
@@speckledjim_ it'll have to wait a bit longer now.. blade hq has the demko ad20.5 in 20cv Ultem(slicer version) for $139. I don't own a shark lock yet, but it's on the way now!
My first Spyderco knife was an original Mariner with a fully serrated sheepsfoot blade and a stainless handle (not scales, it was machined from a solid piece of steel). I later was thrilled to be able to buy a left handed version, with a left-oriented pocket clip and reversed serrations for better left-handed cutting. On a sailboat you really want to be able to cut rope fast in an emergency, and this knife made me feel safer. Also, despite the sheepsfoot blade I never felt unarmed carrying it with those wicked serrations.
It was my first Spyderco. Loved the design and quality so much many years later I now own 12 or so Spydercos of various models and steels. Don't regret it at all. Have a great day.
Ive got 4 spydercos. A persistence, manix 2 light weight, pm2 and a smock. I love em all. My only complaint is that the cutting edge i get compared to the room they take up in the pocket is not ideal. Theyre all great build quality though and do exactly what theyre designed to do.
Best for last: the Stretch 2 in K390 should be in more wishlists. Size and ergos of the Para 2 or Manix 2, but with a slicier blade geometry, and that amazing steel, arguably the best combination of wear resistance and toughness for EDC (roughly between M4 and 10V).
I was gonna buy the stretch k390 while blade HQ had it on sale for 127 but ended up buying a second native chief s30v from knives ship free for 140.... Considering I paid 168 for the first one and now they usually sell for 191 I chose to stretch the wait on the stretch lol
What about the native chief!!! Bigger brother of the native and shaman in my opinion. Also the stretch 2 xl is hard to beat. Slowly growing my spydie collection. Love the video
Tons of great Spiderco info in this. I learned a fair bit about my knives that I didn't already know. I'm not sure if it's the video but George's hands look cartoon small. It's probably just me, I don't know. It's not that I have giant hands but a few of these knives disappear in my hand and he said they fill out your hand, the palm not just the fingers, that is what drew my attention originally. Is it just me? There are a couple more Spiderco Knives I would now consider picking up. Awesome video, George knows his Spiderco blades for real.
Spyderco makes the best knives. Period. The tenacious I have carried for 7 years. I’ll take the extra weight and an easier to sharpen blade for $100 cheaper all day.
Spyderco is my #1 brand followed by USA made Kershaw, Cold Steel and Case. I purchased one Benchmade (bugout mini) due to its sleakess lightweight and one hand opening. Good knife but IMOP not worth the money. That will be my last Benchmade. I like my dragonflies much more. Great video! Keep up the good work👍 Ps. My favorite tank knife of all time is the Kershaw Blur.
Yo2 is definitely my favorite. It's very useful, easily receives the description of utility knife on steroids. My Cru wear is my favorite, but the standard S30V models are fantastic and are my EDC. I got a Native Chief M390 sprint run for my dad. Also a beautiful knife - a fantastic handle and blade that I think falls between the shaman and the military.
@@richroc7 i haven't had any issues with the tip bending or breaking and that includes using the knife to cut through thin steel and electrical wire; that said, I've heard of others having that happen.
I just got my first Spyderco in the mail today, I actually got 8 of them. All of them are from their budget series and were 50-60% off, so I basically got all of them for less than I paid for a few of my Benchmade knives. I love the fact that they actually took the time to create some budget friendly knives being that they're one of the more "premium" brands. I figured grabbing some different styles would be a good way to get into the brand and determine what size, shape etc. I prefer before buying myself a higher quality Spyderco. Not to mention they will basically cover my entire family's Christmas presents this year after I sus out the ones I'm not really a fan of. 🤣
Funny how people make fun of spyderco fans saying they over pay so much but we have companies like benchmade selling old steels and marking up way more then spydercos. At least spydercos using all sorts of steals and not afraid to use differnt blade shape or drilling a hole right on the blade breaking molds by being bold.
My biggest complaint is if you break your spyderco, they don’t offer blade changes so if it breaks you’re stuck with it. Also anything from dealer exclusives have little to no warranty. But they do steels right and if i want to try something new i’ll go to spyderco but i prefer Benchmades warranty to spyderco’s.
Yeah I just got by blue handled shootout and my Imfedel . He'll I like my Kizer drop bear better then any of the,M
@@BPF80MCar-vi1pgas someone with many knives from cheap to expensive I think Kizers legit the best bang for your buck
I have 1 Spyderco PM2 and a Benchmade Bailout. The Spyderco has an excellent lockup, smooth operation, and feels excellent in the hand, fit and finish is top notch. My Benchmade was slightly dull out of the box, the blade isn't even close to centered, the Axis lock sticks and sometimes takes 2 hands to unlock, and it feels very cheap even though it cost about the same as my PM2
With plastic/aluminum handles for salt in the wound.
As a seasoned Spyderco collector l found this video very enjoyable and informative. My favorite thing about Spyderco, especially the PM2, is you can easily modify them to make your own. Recently I added burlap micarta scales and deep carry clips to my two Shamans and it really dresses them up nicely. ❤ Happy collecting. 😂
i have a question, it's fell known that Endura has a little blade play from the pivot side, what can you tell about Stretch 2? Is it build more rigid than Endura? If you have an experience of using it of course.
In my opinion you can't beat a Spyderco! I have a friend whom I deeply respect, a retired Combat controller, who to this day carries the Workman! That to me says everything I need to know!
Where can one find the burlap Micarta scales for a PM2 and/or Shaman?
100% correct about the modification ease of the PM2. I carried them a couple times, but I always go back to my bread and butter, the Police model. I have a Police 2 PE, Police Model from the early 90's aluminum handles SE, Police 4 FRN K390 SE, Police 4 G10 K390, and on the way, Police 3 G10 VG10 steel (kinda rare). Larry, I love knives and I love Spyderco. Cheers!
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I'm brand new to knife collecting. First knife is already a dream knife, the reate exo m. But recently found out spiderco is colorado based and today went to their factory direct warehouse in golden. Chase was very knowledgeable and helped me learn more about knives and helped me pick up knife 2 and 3: military 2 and delica 4. Really happy with them. He was also very upfront with some details like the fact i could find them cheaper online (like blade hq) but i have no problem paying a little more premium to support local.
Buying direct should never cost more. You got taken friend. Also, Golden is a liberal shithole...
I absolutely love going to their factory. I was just there yesterday and was checking out their custom Santa Fe stoneworks knifes. My god I love them lol
GREAT recommendations by Chase. Great start to the Spyderco journey. Welcome brother!
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Love my Manix 2 in S110V. Spyderco is just a perfect high quality production company period with a soul these days. There's something for everyone in all price classes. And I think sal and Eric are such admirable warm hearted people.
Yeah but they sure gave us a giant middle finger for the factory seconds sale. I just got into knives in the last 8 months or so. My first spyderco was the pm2 s90v. Then two weeks ago when all the major sites had a spyderco sale I went crazy and bought 6 more knives from them. Had no clue a factory seconds sale was right around the corner. Found out I about the seconds sale the night before and I tried getting on the site at exactly 9am when the sale started. The site wasn’t loading. Diffused I’d wait a few more hours and try again, 3pm still didn’t load. Finally when I came back at 4pm I got to the sale knives, the only thing worth buying was a Native 5 maxamet. I immediately added to my cart and tried to check out but got a message “sorry, we just sold out of this item.” Later that night I saw screen shots of what knives were on sale in the beginning and the insanely low prices they were marked. Couldn’t be more p!ssed. Spent $800 with them in the last month and when a really good sale came around I wasn’t even able to make a purchase cuz their site wasn’t working. Feels like a giant slap in the face. Came to find out the same thing happened to tons of other people.
@@EDCstealsthey made a statement about that and apologized
@@EDCstealsget over yourself
@@EDCsteals Get a better gaming chair
No doubt whatsoever about Sal and Eric. I've been watching videos on their history, and it would be awesome to meet them someday!
Been EDCing the PM2 with the full spidey edge for about 5 years now! I try carrying other knives from time to time, but always come back to my precious!
Manix 2 is my all time favorite knife. So ergonomic, awesome locking mechanism, wire clip, and nice slicey blade.
My favourite Spyderco is the one I haven't bought yet but I really, really want.
Manix 2 is great
I don't know how they didn't include it in this vid. The LW Manix is a masterpiece of a knife. My favorite edc for the last decade.
@@alexcole2078me too
I’d kill for a Para 3 sized Manix 2
I own a Spyderco UKPK because I live in a country with stricter knife laws so I really appreciate their slip joints.. safer use than most other slip joints because of great ergonomics, built quality and the best finger choil ever.. love it!
Have you tried the TwoSun TS164 by chance?
I had two benchmades. The springs on one rusted to failure. The other one had both springs break simultaneously while opening. Now I’m a spyderco guy. Never had a problem with their locks
Spyderco stands behind their knives. Great customer service, great owners, they're doing something right! I will stand by Spyderco forever.
George is so good. He is so knowledgeable and shows us everything we need to see. His delivery is easy and pleasant to listen to. Great work always.
Great video. While I do love a number of their designs, 3 things keep me coming back. Quality, steel variety & heat treatment. Only ever had a couple of minor quality issues - mostly to do with blade centring. Now I appreciate steel variety & heat treating may not be of interest to many. However, if you want a variety of steel in your diet & you want to know that you're getting the best out of it, then I can easily recommend Spyderco. You'll notice that Spyderco rarely leads the charge in using new steels because they take their time to dial in a good heat treat first. I'll take the halo off now. Sharp blades all.
Started with sub 5 dollar gas station fish bowl knive that was next to the cash register, then bought a two cheap Spydercos- meadowlark / Byrd, then I decided to buy a tenacious which was about double the price, which I still carry edc. Along with other knives, I bought a Gayle Bradley2, Smock, and a pm2 in maxamet
This is by far the best video in UA-cam showing main Spyderco knives. Great knives selection and very well presented. A lot of valuable information there!
Great video. Big Spyderco fan. Take it from a guy that owns around 200 Spyderco's. Love the ergo's, steel selection's. Thank you.👌👍😉
I've been looking at buying a Spyderco for a while, I think I found what I'm looking for with this video, thanks!
I have a PM2 in maxamet. I love the way the steel tarnishes and shows its age. I was gutted when it first got marked and spoiled the pristine asthetic but I love the battle scars now.
Just ordered dark grey micarta scales for mine 😊
I got the 15V PM2 as my first Spyderco. Been using it to open boxes and stuff at work daily ever since, and it still slices through paper like a laser. The ergos are great, and I may never need to put an edge on it at this rate. That steel is awesome.
A 15v PM2 is a monster of a first Spyderco, most of us who get bit by the spider start with a Delica, or a Tenacious. You just jump right into the deep end don't ya? Lol. Wish I could get my hands on one a them, I just can't bring myself to pay what they're going for on the secondary market.
I worked on tow boats, the Atlantic Salt was with me for a very long time! Super maritime blade!
Spyderco has mastered the art of selling people the same knife a hundred times.
Very true, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes having some variety allows users to get a model that best meet their needs. eg. I first bought a PM2 in S30V and it worked well. However, in a new job I found myself wanting more edge retention and went and bought another one with M4 steel. Have a great day.
@realbroggo Design wise, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I'm a sucker for the s110v myself.
I carried a stainless Dragonfly for decades as my EDC, but I replaced it a few years ago with a Lil Native, which is only slightly larger but has better ergonomics.
True and I'm all here for it. They make great knives at good prices, I don't mind buying the same thing a few times from them
True and I'm all here for it. They make great knives at good prices, I don't mind buying the same thing a few times from them
Thanks for sharing your Vintage opinion I already own 2 Spiderco knives and they are the best knives that I have ever owned for what I use them for I have had these knives for 35years and they have worked very well I didn't have time to listen to your podcast thanks. GOD-BLESS.
Police, NightStick, and Street Bowie. Top 3 must haves.
I've carried a Tenacious for over 10 years and will prob always be my go to. I will finally be getting my hands on a Shaman and PM 2 this year.
If you love the Tenacious (assuming 8Cr steel) - you'll absolutely love the Shaman & PM2. The step up in terms of performance is massive regardless of which steel you go with. While there is some step-up in handle ergos and overall quality - it's the steel where you get the jump. Regardless of S30V, S35VN or S45VN etc.... the improvement in sharpness & edge retention is awesome. You even get a bump up in corrosion resistance. Yes, they are a bit harden to sharpen bit the performance hit is well worth it. Have a great day.
Wow! Just finished this video - you really did Spyderco proud with this overview George! That's a big topic to cover in 1 video, and you really hit on so many of the highlights of this amazing brand! Nice work!
One of my favs,the Para 3,,,feels great ,opens fast ,perfect fit 👍
I carry an ambitious everyday and with that i carry it with me when i go camping. I agree with what he said about 8cr, it is really easy to sharpen and takes no time to touch the edge up if needed.
I recently bought a Tenacious lightweight on a whim, and as my first spyderco, I couldn't believe the quality of build for the price I paid ($40). Needless to say, spyderco gained a new fan will be seeing a lot of my money in their bank account.
Welcome my friend ❤
I think the Tenacious is one of the best knives from and for spyderco itself as it very often the starting point of a long addiction for more expensive spyderco models. At least for a few people that I know it was exactly like that, including myself 😂
Spyderco also has a little-acknowledged Byrd line of budget knives. They're similar to the Value folder series in that they are 8Cr13MoV steel and made in China, but they tend to run a bit cheaper, and they have a couple of hawkbill and wharncliff shaped blades that are interesting in their own right.
Just bought my Tenacious today and love it!!! So much knife for the money and crazy sharp, and honestly feels better than my benchmade bugout. Stay safe out there!!!
No manix 2?😢
I have close to 50 different Spyderco knives and my most used knife Is the Manix 2 xl crucarta. Fits my hand just perfect and that cruwear steel strops back like a dream!
I love this guide! I can't wait for a Cold Steel one!
new to knife collecting. my first spyderco was a delica 4. then i got the dlc coated shaman with g10 grip. love the shaman, never leave home without it.
Nice video mate, i have few knives from different companies like Microtech, Demko, ZT etc but consider myself big Spyderco fan and have more Spyderco knives than any other.
@19:43 That's called a dinner knife not a butter knife. This is a very thought out and informative video. You forgot about the Manix its one of the best!
I've got the spyderco amalgam and absolutely love it. Great video
Blackie Collins and Pete Gerber developed the first plastic (injection molded) FRN handled knife in the early 1980's. The knife was called the LST and is still in production today.
My first quality knife was a Gerber "Bolt Action" What a blade!
Fantastic video. Informative, efficient, great presentation. This reinforces Spyderco as my favorite pocket knife brand.
My most used spyderco: the ladybug. It’s always on my keys and is a great knife. Although I use it as a secondary or back up knife, I could get away with 90% of my cutting tasks with it.
Some of my favorite fixed blades are Spyderco's. My current collection is mostly Spyderco with some Benchmade, a few ZT's and other brands, but the Bug is my favorite logo!
Just bought an Enuff a few weeks ago. Absolutely awesome ergonomics. Now I'm looking at an Enuff 2.
You overlooked the greatest Spyderco knife, The Manix 2! 😢
Was waiting on that one in the video! Thanks for mentioning it.
Great stuff very informative have 5 Spyderco knives I'm looking to get #6 maybe the stretch 2
Stretch 2 is so ugly but oh so a champion..zdp 189 is a great steel
I'm a manix 2 guy 😊 these all great choices tho
Glad to see you mention the Techno 2. Might be my most used Spyderco
LOL George - Yeah, you better take a big swig of that coffee . . . you got a lot to cover in this video bro! You did a great job here - kind of a daunting task! I'm a HUGE fan of Spyderco's folding knives, and I also love the Shaman (as well as the PM2 and Manix 2!). I've got the Yojimbo and Yojumbo on my (very long) wishlist. So true that Spyderco is a great brand for collectors; I never counted, but I probably have at least 50 Spyderco folding knives! It is kind of overwhelming to try to keep up with - so many different designs and steels! I'm also a big fixed blade collector, and I kind of have to disagree with your point about Spyderco's fixed blade offerings - I feel they need a great deal of improvement. I have MANY fixed blades from LionSteel, TOPS, ESEE, Morakniv, Benchmade, and even ZT, but I don't have even ONE (1) fixed blade from Spyderco! I feel they're all not designed very well at all and usually look like some kind of weird kitchen knife. I think Spyderco should really get some input from outside designers to come up with a robust fixed blade that can be used for outdoors/camping, tactical, and/or survival purposes.
I think the manix 2 deserves some shine too...love that knife
Awesome video! I'm curious how y'all feel about the Manix 2? Just picked one up in 20CV, I absolutely love it. Stung a little bit to not see it on the list 🤔. Keep up the great work!
Manix 2 is perfect. My favorite edc now. Just bought one and have been carrying it for a few weeks. I carried a para3 for years (which is also amazing), but the manix 2 ticks all my boxes.
The manix is a spyderco flagship brother u have the only knife you'll need for a very long time
@tay185 I couldn't agree more. Same for me, I've got a para3 in S110v and I absolutely love it!
@davidf3974 thanks David. I couldn't be happier with it! Was very excited to snag the 20cv exclusive from KnifeJoy a few weeks back. My only complaint is that it's lime green! Which isn't a real issue, I'll just grab some extra scales for it at some point.
If I had to guess it'd be because they probably didn't have any in stock at the time of recording the video. I remember asking the same question around 3 years ago about the Bugout not being shown on a Benchmade Buyer's Guide video, and the media guys commented back saying something like "we would have featured it, if you guys didn't buy them all" lol
I love my Manix 2,first spyderco for me. Looking to get a para 3 and lil native! I only want g10 because they do it the best in my opinion.Glad i got one because there just a solid knife
Wonderful. Thanks. Would have prefered more on the other water knives: Caribbean, Enuff, Waterway, etc.
One durability perk of spydercos with nylon grips, thin / small blades, and minimal or no liners: a 2-3oz lightweight spyderco can survive a tip down drop that no 4+oz Paramilitary will. In a knife carried for use, dropping the knife is as plausible a source of damage as hard use. The atlantic salt is basically impossible to damage from dropping, between light weight and blade shape.
I had never thought of that! It's genius! I'm going to quote this in a future video.
Great video!. I'll be sure to add a few of these to my collection.
Spidey flick with Spidey lock is still my favorite knife fidget.
Great review. Will you do that for other brands such as Cold steel?
I really love my tenacious in 8cr13mov. It's over 10 years old and still centered and buttery smooth. Also even though I have vg10, k390, Cruwear, etc... This knife is literally the sharpest one I own because I'm not afraid to tinker with it on a whetstone. It's hair whittling after a long gentle strop 😎
The military blade is the right size for the pm2 handle.
My daily carries CONUS are mostly Spyderco. Endura, Delica and Shaman are my favorites. When I'm deployed downrange its all about Cold Steel...Big & beefy, and relatively inexpensive. Voyager, & Recon 1 as well as a fixed SRK are my choices there. I could break, loose or even give away & not feel too badly.
Kapara is criminally underrated.
And this coming from a Smock fan (no bias I promise)
Make a Lil Native with Para 3 action, would be the perfect small carry knife. The shorter knife is desirable for pocket carry .380
I carry an $10 Endura knockoff. Used to have a Cara Cara, but couldn't afford a new one when I lost it.
Works fine, doesn't piss me off.
And I like it. Especially for lack of stuff sticking out from blade to make one-handed opening possible (-;
And it even has an Emerson Wave feature 😊
I just recently joined the Spyderco family. The Police #4 lightweight. Next will be the Manix 2 and then the Siren. It’s on and poppin!
Just got a Para 2 in CruWear. As I was showing it to an older guy at church he goes “Why’s it gotta tick on it?” Lol do love them though. Have never had any issues with them.
I always wanted a shaman but wound up getting a dragonfly zdp1 and I love it enough to have it as my edc.
I have a Spyderco Endura serrated blade that is over 30 years old that I still carry frequently.
Same here! Full serrations...it was my first "good" knife and it cost $35 at a gun show.
Still cuts like new and it HAS been heavily used!
Nice Video.. But how do you make a Spyderco video and not include the Manix 2 and the Manix2 LW.
I Love Spyderco knives, I currently own the Para 3 with G10 scales in the digital pattern, I also own the Manix 2 in G10 which is probably my favorite knife, I was disappointed that it was not mentioned in the video, I have also owned the Yojimbo 2 which is also a awesome knife. Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it. God Bless
i have a question, it's fell known that Endura has a little blade play from the pivot side, what can you tell about Stretch 2? Is it build more rigid than Endura? If you have an experience of using it of course.
When are the Spyderco Military 2's coming in , mine has been on Pre-Order since 2/2/23 ???
I'm holding back for that exact reason. I have 2 friends who have been on that list for pretty long
Yes please let us know
I haven’t bought a Spyderco since the nineties and I miss them. I like the Yojimbo but I wish they would make it with the techno 2 blade.
Still waiting for the paramilitary 2 and Para 3 Salt version
I’m a huge fan of the dragonfly 2 as well. I like the lines, and I scent found a better option for carrying in gym shorts when you want super lightweight, but still want to have a firm grip and enough blade to get you through most common tasks. It works well with the wire pocket clip, whereas some of the bigger knives do not.
Dragonfly is severely underrated. Especially the salt model
Just ordered the PM2 for $175 off Amazon, most Id ever spent on a knife before that was $90 so hopefully it gives me many good years. Never used a compression lock before and still need to try an axis lock some day. Thinking of going for the Kizer Drop Bear as a more affordable option to try that type of knife out next.
The Smock.........been meaning to get one for so long, but then there was the Caribbean, with the sheep's foot, then the Kapara came available after being out of stock for almost forever, smock finally became available....... at the same time the last few ZT0562CF were being released, if i missed my chance now I might never get a new one......and it went on like that for the longest time, having to jump over hurdle after hurdle, until the latest batch was released and I told myself...its the Smocks turn now.
Did you get one? I'm working on my spydie collection and it's next on my list. I almost want to wait till there's a sprint or exclusive though.
@Ratchman_5000 I did bud and it's as nice as I hoped it would be. The button compression is genius, when you see how it works you'll wonder why it's so uncommon. I'd prefer to appreciate the stock Smock before I start looking for sprints, just my opinion
@@speckledjim_ it'll have to wait a bit longer now.. blade hq has the demko ad20.5 in 20cv Ultem(slicer version) for $139. I don't own a shark lock yet, but it's on the way now!
My first Spyderco knife was an original Mariner with a fully serrated sheepsfoot blade and a stainless handle (not scales, it was machined from a solid piece of steel). I later was thrilled to be able to buy a left handed version, with a left-oriented pocket clip and reversed serrations for better left-handed cutting. On a sailboat you really want to be able to cut rope fast in an emergency, and this knife made me feel safer. Also, despite the sheepsfoot blade I never felt unarmed carrying it with those wicked serrations.
The Spyderco Tenacious is THE gateway knife!
It was my first Spyderco. Loved the design and quality so much many years later I now own 12 or so Spydercos of various models and steels. Don't regret it at all. Have a great day.
Good review. Thanks
This guy is the best Spyderco salesman out there. The Glessers need to hire him.
Love them Spydies !! Thanks.
Ive got 4 spydercos. A persistence, manix 2 light weight, pm2 and a smock. I love em all. My only complaint is that the cutting edge i get compared to the room they take up in the pocket is not ideal. Theyre all great build quality though and do exactly what theyre designed to do.
I got 3/4 of the way through, and i realized i have 5 spydercos, lol. I also have an endura
I have an Endura 4 with 20CV in my pocket, now.
Cheap Para 2 = Stretch 2!! It’s a beauty!
Well done video! You gave a great overview of what Spyderco offers.
how are you not going to show a Manix 2? One of the best ambidextrous knives of all time with a super innovative and strong lock design.
I didn't see the Native Chief on your video. It's my favorite and it's my favorite EDC.
I have a Spydero Endura V6-10 for over 30 years.
Oh wow that Stretch 2 looks like a Native 5 with the frog head blade. I need it!
Awesome videos thanks
Love all my spiderco's . Really love my stretch 2's.
Best for last: the Stretch 2 in K390 should be in more wishlists. Size and ergos of the Para 2 or Manix 2, but with a slicier blade geometry, and that amazing steel, arguably the best combination of wear resistance and toughness for EDC (roughly between M4 and 10V).
I was gonna buy the stretch k390 while blade HQ had it on sale for 127 but ended up buying a second native chief s30v from knives ship free for 140.... Considering I paid 168 for the first one and now they usually sell for 191 I chose to stretch the wait on the stretch lol
Except lock back instead of compression with the Borin higher up like on the paras
What about the native chief!!! Bigger brother of the native and shaman in my opinion. Also the stretch 2 xl is hard to beat. Slowly growing my spydie collection. Love the video
Delica 4 in k390 with forced patina checked all my boxes for edc. Quit doing a rotation with my benchmade etc. K390 for the 🏆.
Best heat treat of any company with any steel
Tons of great Spiderco info in this. I learned a fair bit about my knives that I didn't already know. I'm not sure if it's the video but George's hands look cartoon small. It's probably just me, I don't know. It's not that I have giant hands but a few of these knives disappear in my hand and he said they fill out your hand, the palm not just the fingers, that is what drew my attention originally. Is it just me? There are a couple more Spiderco Knives I would now consider picking up. Awesome video, George knows his Spiderco blades for real.
My go to knife is the Manix 2. I have this design in the XL light weight and regular. I can't say enough good things about this platform
I still love my Spyderco PM2 blackened blade with copper scales.
Spyderco makes the best knives. Period. The tenacious I have carried for 7 years. I’ll take the extra weight and an easier to sharpen blade for $100 cheaper all day.
The tenacious is a great bargain for sure. The only one in fact.
Wow. Just picked up a paramilitary 2 in camo for $100. New in box. Super pumped. This and a mcbee….got from the same guy. (Paid 130 for the mcbee)
be careful with used pm2's - LOTS of good fakes out there
Spyderco is my #1 brand followed by USA made Kershaw, Cold Steel and Case. I purchased one Benchmade (bugout mini) due to its sleakess lightweight and one hand opening. Good knife but IMOP not worth the money. That will be my last Benchmade.
I like my dragonflies much more.
Great video!
Keep up the good work👍
Ps. My favorite tank knife of all time is the Kershaw Blur.
I'm looking for something like the vallotton sub hilt.
Yo2 is definitely my favorite. It's very useful, easily receives the description of utility knife on steroids. My Cru wear is my favorite, but the standard S30V models are fantastic and are my EDC.
I got a Native Chief M390 sprint run for my dad. Also a beautiful knife - a fantastic handle and blade that I think falls between the shaman and the military.
That’s the blade I’m liking the most is the Yojimbo. How’s the tip strength? I wish they would make the techno 2 in a larger version with g-10 scales.
@@richroc7 i haven't had any issues with the tip bending or breaking and that includes using the knife to cut through thin steel and electrical wire; that said, I've heard of others having that happen.
lmao @7:07 "maybe you're running mittens"
Just bought my first Spydeco. A BladeHQ exclusive. Native Chief Jade/M4. Hair whittling out of the mail. It's OK, don't talk about that one.
While you can't get them all, I find it funny you forgot or I missed the Manix 2 series!
I have the same one
I just got my first Spyderco in the mail today, I actually got 8 of them. All of them are from their budget series and were 50-60% off, so I basically got all of them for less than I paid for a few of my Benchmade knives. I love the fact that they actually took the time to create some budget friendly knives being that they're one of the more "premium" brands. I figured grabbing some different styles would be a good way to get into the brand and determine what size, shape etc. I prefer before buying myself a higher quality Spyderco. Not to mention they will basically cover my entire family's Christmas presents this year after I sus out the ones I'm not really a fan of. 🤣
How, how do you not include the Manix 2???!!!!