If you have had good luck with spyderco that is great! The tip on my manix 2XL also broke off. Well, I made a decision. In my opinion, both knives appear to be equally capable, but they have their own unique qualities. So, I decided to buy both. My decision was based upon the lifelong AK vs AR debate. In my opinion, both rifles are equally capable, but they have their own unique qualities.
So, I own both. Spyderco Knives - Are they worth the money? Favorite Vice Cutting-edge. That CPM M4 is amazing steel! I wish more folders were made using it. Post by The Deacon » Fri Aug 31, am. Post by supracor » Fri Aug 31, am. Post by Evil D » Fri Aug 31, am. Post by The Meat man » Fri Aug 31, am. Post by curlyhairedboy » Fri Aug 31, pm. Post by Evil D » Fri Aug 31, pm.
Post by Bloke » Fri Aug 31, pm. Post by steelcity16 » Fri Aug 31, pm. Post by bearfacedkiller » Fri Aug 31, pm. Post by SG89 » Fri Aug 31, pm. Users browsing this forum: Bolster , Calvados. Spyderco Forums Skip to content. Search Advanced search. Quick links. Would you buy more or less Spydercos if they were all made in the same steel?
Discuss Spyderco's products and history. Forum rules. Would you buy more or less Spydercos if they were all made from the same blade steel? You may select 1 option I'd buy more 8. Post by vivi » Fri Aug 31, am Pick your favorite "jack of all trades" knife steel.
VG10, S30V, Now make every knife in the Spyderco catalog use that steel. Do you buy more knives or less knives than before? I understand the military was on sale.. So fast forward up until present! I bought more spydercos most exclusive and sprints and noticed a repeated theme of quality matched with every one I purchased. I recently joined here but not on other forums that I still read. My question is Why would anyone spend K on a custom blade I understood the art aspect when spyderco makes such good knives for a fraction of the cost and actually cares about its customers?
Sorry to forum members or mods if I'm not supposed to put links like this in I didn't read all the rules. Just looking for a little insight. Thank you in advance for replies and I'm not trying to offend or stir up trouble. I've really learned a lot from reading the info on this forum. Re: Why buy a custom when there's Spyderco? Post by brainfriction » Tue Aug 07, am I guess it's just the nature of any hobby. There's always the ones that go all out and try to have the best of the best, bragging rights, something that's exclusive, etc etc, and they figure the more they spend they more they get in return.
I see it in just about every hobby of mine. Some people just want the best they can get even if it's exponentially more expensive. I do agree with what you're saying though. I enjoy my Spydies and other brands that are similarly priced.
I've seen some customs I'd like to have but I have no interest in spending that kind of money on one. Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most! Custom fixed are a different story. There must be a difference because in reality, both worlds exist. I'm sure the wise people here will offer much wisdom to your question.
Hope you make a full and hasty recovery too. A day without laughter is a day wasted. Post by JD Spydo » Tue Aug 07, am To me most custom knifemakers produce stuff you literally invest in just like a work of "fine art" so to speak. I know of very few guys I've chatted with over the years that actually use any top notch custom blades made by well known master craftsmen for actually skinning a deer or filleting a fish.
There are really very few Custom Knife makers that I would even want to use their fine art knives for everyday uses. Now Bob Dozier's stuff is kind of an exception to the rule for me personally. Because he produces some really practical, rugged outdoor type knives that I would love to actually use.
His heat treatment of D-2 steel is legendary from what many people have told me and I can actually see myself using one of his custom folders or fixed blades for real life usage. I've talked to at least 3 people who own and use their Dozier models for hard use. But other than Mr. Dozier I don't know of too many people in the custom knife market that have that type of reputation. But to me most custom knives are nothing more than an investment in fine art.
I distinctly remember when Bill Moran died and I had the privilege of meeting him 2 years before he died. The prices on his custom blades sure went skyward just like they would if a well known artist died. If I ever had one, not bloody likely, I would keep it in the kitchen and try to wear it out.
As of yet I haven't had great luck with custom folders. I'm really interested in performance mostly and care more about the steel and heat treat than what the scales are made of. When I found makers who used strange and exotic steels they were always on designs I was less than comfortable with and at prices too high.
Now if Phil Wilson gets into folders I might try again. I have tried to not treat Sal and the team as if they were custom making knives just for me yet despite that they have come closer than any one else.
Post by knivesandbooks » Tue Aug 07, am I only own one custom knife, a Chuck Hawes barehead slimline trapper in black micarta with damascus bolsters, back spring, and blade.
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