Spyderco knife, which one

Skorpion · 08-15-2018, 06:52 AM

Hi everyone,
I was selecting a plain edge multi-purpose knife, and after checking out reviews decided to try out the brand that I haven't dealt with, Spyderco. Looking at the reviews and prices, they seem to be good for the money and I assume they are made of quality steel. I was wondering, which of these 2 you would pick if you were me?
Spyderco Street Bowie Black Plain Edge Knife with Black Blade
Spyderco Bill Moran Upswept Plain Edge Knife, Black
Thanks.
PS - maybe other similar knives by spyderco?

John in AR · 08-15-2018, 08:37 AM

Only spyderco I use is a delica lockblade, my primary edc knife. Two main reasons I went with it was because it works for a left-hander and has the emerson 'wave', which works out well for me. I've had good luck with it; it has good VG10 blade steel which does pretty good. Never used any of their fixed blades though.

Curious how you mean 'multi-purpose' knife..? Is this a woods thing, a defensive thing, or something else?

Skorpion · 08-15-2018, 11:42 PM

Thanks for reply, John. By a 'multi-purpose' knife I mean one that can be used whenever I need to cut anything. But more or less, I was looking for a woods thing, man.

Terry G · 08-16-2018, 09:09 AM

I carried a pouched belt knife for years, but found that with OWB holster, spare magazine ouch, and cell phone carrier, I was starting to look like Batman with his utility belt. My Son bought me a Kershaw 1550 St for my birthday. It's a fine blade that stay's sharp an is handy clipped to the right pocket.

Skorpion · 08-22-2018, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry G

I carried a pouched belt knife for years, but found that with OWB holster, spare magazine ouch, and cell phone carrier, I was starting to look like Batman with his utility belt. My Son bought me a Kershaw 1550 St for my birthday. It's a fine blade that stay's sharp an is handy clipped to the right pocket.

I didn't even think of adding Kershaw to my list, but as long that's the knife you personally recommend, I will check it out as well. Thanks.

gripper · 08-27-2018, 06:52 PM

I've had good luck with Raid Ops Kerambits(the Reaper model) some Bestech and Artisan Cutlery folders..the CKRT Buku... I like Spyderco knives... that Street Beat Bowie has a lot going for it,as does the old Police folder.

Jammer Six · 08-27-2018, 07:12 PM

Wouldn't buy a Spyderco.

John in AR · 08-28-2018, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jammer Six

Wouldn't buy a Spyderco.

Because...?

Jammer Six · 08-28-2018, 02:53 PM

Haven't seen one I liked. Own two or three I don't like.

Poor designs.

Dorobuta · 07-21-2019, 05:09 PM

I have a couple spiderco knives - I like the police model, and have a dragonfly that was cheap, but refuses to die.

I carry a benchmade more often than not..

08-15-2018, 06:52 AM	#1
Skorpion Registered User Joined: Oct 2017 From: New York Posts: 3	Spyderco knife, which one Hi everyone, I was selecting a plain edge multi-purpose knife, and after checking out reviews decided to try out the brand that I haven't dealt with, Spyderco. Looking at the reviews and prices, they seem to be good for the money and I assume they are made of quality steel. I was wondering, which of these 2 you would pick if you were me? Spyderco Street Bowie Black Plain Edge Knife with Black Blade Spyderco Bill Moran Upswept Plain Edge Knife, Black Thanks. PS - maybe other similar knives by spyderco? gripper likes this.

08-15-2018, 08:37 AM	#2
John in AR Registered User Joined: May 2004 From: Central Arkansas Posts: 5,131	Only spyderco I use is a delica lockblade, my primary edc knife. Two main reasons I went with it was because it works for a left-hander and has the emerson 'wave', which works out well for me. I've had good luck with it; it has good VG10 blade steel which does pretty good. Never used any of their fixed blades though. Curious how you mean 'multi-purpose' knife..? Is this a woods thing, a defensive thing, or something else? Skorpion likes this.

08-16-2018, 09:09 AM	#4
Terry G Registered User Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,954	I carried a pouched belt knife for years, but found that with OWB holster, spare magazine ouch, and cell phone carrier, I was starting to look like Batman with his utility belt. My Son bought me a Kershaw 1550 St for my birthday. It's a fine blade that stay's sharp an is handy clipped to the right pocket. OSOKILL and Skorpion like this.

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08-15-2018, 11:42 PM	#3
Skorpion Registered User Joined: Oct 2017 From: New York Posts: 3	Thanks for reply, John. By a 'multi-purpose' knife I mean one that can be used whenever I need to cut anything. But more or less, I was looking for a woods thing, man.

08-27-2018, 06:52 PM	#6
gripper Registered User Joined: Oct 2003 From: nashua nh Posts: 2,670	I've had good luck with Raid Ops Kerambits(the Reaper model) some Bestech and Artisan Cutlery folders..the CKRT Buku... I like Spyderco knives... that Street Beat Bowie has a lot going for it,as does the old Police folder.

08-27-2018, 07:12 PM	#7
Jammer Six Registered User Joined: Apr 2017 From: Seattle Posts: 70	Wouldn't buy a Spyderco.

08-28-2018, 02:53 PM	#9
Jammer Six Registered User Joined: Apr 2017 From: Seattle Posts: 70	Haven't seen one I liked. Own two or three I don't like. Poor designs.

07-21-2019, 05:09 PM	#10
Dorobuta Registered User Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 386	I have a couple spiderco knives - I like the police model, and have a dragonfly that was cheap, but refuses to die. I carry a benchmade more often than not..