Spyderco fanboy thread

[Clusterfrack]

Here’s a comparison of the Yojimbo and Salt2 to some of the others in my collection. Note how the Spydercos have in-swept grips with a deep front finger groove. I sorted them in order from R to L in design: “edge out”, to neutral, to “edge in”.

[jandbj]

Wharncliff Salt2 or perhaps a Kershaw Launch 10 would fit the bill?

Spyderco Salt 2 Wharncliffe Folding Utility Knife with 2.9" H-1 Ultra-Corrosion Resistant Steel Blade and Lightweight Yellow FRN Handle - Everyday Carry - PlainEdge- C88PWCYL2 https://a.co/d/cYTtFb7

https://kershawguy.com/product/kersh...h-10-the-claw/

[Joe S]

Here’s a comparison of the Yojimbo and Salt2 to some of the others in my collection. Note how the Spydercos have in-swept grips with a deep front finger groove. I sorted them in order from R to L in design: “edge out”, to neutral, to “edge in”.

It may have been here or TPI where we had an in-depth discussion about point angle in FGEI and RGEI. I think you were involved, I remember Jody H was. It was illustrative to me how while there is a general spectrum, the limits of what is a feasible design for either grip is personal, I suppose due to hand/wrist geometry and mobility.

More concretely, I would agree that the Spyderco Delica is very clearly biased towards an edge out grip. I always found my old EDC of an Endura unworkable edge in. I had recently stolen back one of the Delicas from the wife, and have found it ok, if not ideal, edge in. Similarly, the Kershaw CQC-5K that I know we both like I consider perfectly workable for edge in, even though it's not designed that way.

[Wyoming Shooter]

I really want to like the Yojimbo, and would be all over a smaller version if it had:

1) A symmetrical grip that works when held edge in. 2) A thicker and more durable tip. The Yojimbo grind is so fine that it's almost certain to get bent if used for daily tasks*.

*I get that it's a purpose-build defensive folder, but if I'm going to carry a purpose-built defensive-only knife it will be a Clinch Pick or Pikal. My folders are all multi-purpose.

I have a Yojimbo and the visual fragility of the blade tip concerns me. That said, it’s been just fine in my normal use.

I also have the Canis. The Canis blade shape and size s similar to the Yojimbo. However, the blade tip is notcably "beeefier".

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/det...8CF/Canis/1881





From the Big Empty, ELN.

[EricP]

Here’s a comparison of the Yojimbo and Salt2 to some of the others in my collection. Note how the Spydercos have in-swept grips with a deep front finger groove. I sorted them in order from R to L in design: “edge out”, to neutral, to “edge in”.

What is the knife third from the left, next to the Pikal?

[Wondering Beard]

I have a Yojimbo and the visual fragility of the blade tip concerns me. That said, it’s been just fine in my normal use.

I also have the Canis. The Canis blade shape and size s similar to the Yojimbo. However, the blade tip is notcably "beeefier".

https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/det...8CF/Canis/1881





From the Big Empty, ELN.

A few years back I dropped a Yojimbo from waist high (cutting something and being inattentive). It drove into the hardwood floor, stayed upright for a fraction of a second and then simply bent over to the side (still embedded into the floor). Needless to say the tip was completely bent.

I have a Canis because of the stronger tip and while it is an excellent knife for forward grip -edge out use, it is totally unsuitable for reverse grip-edge in use.

I'd like to see a Canis blade that isn't angled but rather straight.

[Clusterfrack]

What is the knife third from the left, next to the Pikal?

Kizer Swaggs Swayback. CPM-4V. Great deal, IMO for $75.
https://www.knifecenter.com/item/KUV...nter-exclusive

[FrankB]

I used to have way more Spyderco knives. My current collection: Chaparral Ti, Nirvana, Native Fluted Ti, PM2 S110v, Sage 5. I don’t remember what my wife has…

[awp_101]

I just recently picked up my first Spyderco, a UKPK Salt. I’m “wave curious” and digging around today I found the Wise Men Fang but the Salt isn’t listed in the model selection. Is the Salt similar to any other model?

[Flamingo]

Try using the zip-tie modification. It works pretty well on most spydercos.