Watch This Before Buying a Spyderco Knife | Spyderco Buyer's Guide 2023
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
- Spyderco makes a ton of knives, and they’re some of the best in the world. In this video, we’ll break down some of the most popular models and help you find out which one is perfect for you!
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0:00 Introduction
0:42 Military 2 bit.ly/3rITBzD
1:44 Paramilitary 2 bit.ly/3OnDWi9
3:05 Para 3 bit.ly/3DHPpTT
5:45 Smock bit.ly/44yPXqU
8:24 Native bit.ly/3rBx9su
9:26 Lil’ Native bit.ly/44DoYdG
10:21 Shaman bit.ly/470UbJy
12:17 Yojimbo bit.ly/3NZ2sF7
14:17 Bow River bit.ly/3q1dp0Y
15:49 Tenacious bit.ly/3Q7h6gc
18:25 Ambitious bit.ly/3XZGKW4
20:29 Dragonfly bit.ly/3rI5ciq
21:51 Delica bit.ly/3K9igUm
22:53 Endura bit.ly/43DIR2O
23:20 Endela bit.ly/3OrA8g8
23:48 Techno 2 bit.ly/3Q7rUL7
24:44 Stretch 2 bit.ly/3O2TsyD 24:44
25:57 Conclusion
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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?
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
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
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 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.
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.
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 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.
Great video!. I'll be sure to add a few of these to my collection.
I love this guide! I can't wait for a Cold Steel one!
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!
You overlooked the greatest Spyderco knife, The Manix 2! 😢
Awesome videos thanks
I've been looking at buying a Spyderco for a while, I think I found what I'm looking for with this video, thanks!
No manix 2?😢
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 own only fixed blades but the hate comments make me wanna buy one, pm 2 on order right now
Well done video! You gave a great overview of what Spyderco offers.
Good review. Thanks
This is by far the best video in CZcams showing main Spyderco knives. Great knives selection and very well presented. A lot of valuable information there!
Glad to see you mention the Techno 2. Might be my most used Spyderco
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.
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
Police, NightStick, and Street Bowie. Top 3 must haves.
I've got the spyderco amalgam and absolutely love it. Great video
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.
Great review. Will you do that for other brands such as Cold steel?
One of my favs,the Para 3,,,feels great ,opens fast ,perfect fit 👍
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Manix 2 XL is my perfect knife. Absolutely perfect ergonomics and blade geometry.
Uhhhh the fact that the sage isnt on here is disrespectful 😮
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
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.
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.
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
Excellent presentation! 👍
Love them all!
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.
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.
I always wanted a shaman but wound up getting a dragonfly zdp1 and I love it enough to have it as my edc.
I'm a manix 2 guy 😊 these all great choices tho
I'm a little sad y'all left out the Native Chief, I feel like the Shaman is less representative of the Native series while the Chief is everything the Native 5 is but longer. For anyone who likes big knives but doesn't like how large in the pocket most big Spydercos feel, the Chief is really the way to go.
Oh man, also no love for the Police 4! It's one of the earliest Spyderco designs, and the lightweight versions pack a lot of blade into a package that disappears in the pocket. The K390 version provides the ultimate slicing tool, with the high edge retention steel being enhanced by a full flat grind and distal taper. It's great for self defense, for first responders, for EDC, and even works well in the kitchen as a paring knife.
Big knives can do small knife jobs, but small knives can't do big knife jobs!
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
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.
@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!
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.
I think the manix 2 deserves some shine too...love that knife
Endura 4 is my EDC knife, love the thing.
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!
Spidey flick with Spidey lock is still my favorite knife fidget.
Wonderful. Thanks. Would have prefered more on the other water knives: Caribbean, Enuff, Waterway, etc.
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
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.
Still waiting for the paramilitary 2 and Para 3 Salt version
How do you get the action so slick?
I pre-ordered the microjimbo can't wait for yall to finally ship it out
My two favs are Manix2 in S110V and the DragonFly in zdp-189
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
Great segment. Well done George
I still love my Spyderco PM2 blackened blade with copper scales.
Manix 2 gang going crazy in the comments, couldn’t mention it cause it’s probably the best pocket knife ever made
lmao @7:07 "maybe you're running mittens"
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.
Love all my spiderco's . Really love my stretch 2's.
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 had the Byrd it was like a pm2 clone. Really good.
This spyderco smallfly2 ive had is a great model!
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)
Love my native 5 in spy 27.
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.
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 loved my first generation Spyderco. I did not like the ejecto-tipo as a feature. Once that feature is gone I’d like to try another.
For many years buying the BS knive at random places an they were meh, but once I really did my research and started understanding what makes a good knive, Spyderco is definitely the way to for me. Bought 3 this year and not looking back. Set on Spyderco, Yojimbo 2 is the next one I would love to get my hands on as a service member. Like he said in the video Yojimbo and the Paramilitary Series are great for military members. He is definitely not wrong there.
Highly recommend Spyderco knives to anyone, even get my 3 kids there own when they are old enough and responsible enough to carry their own.
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.
This guy is the best Spyderco salesman out there. The Glessers need to hire him.
I have an Endura 4 with 20CV in my pocket, now.
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 own many spydercos (carrying para 3 lightweight m390 right now). Love my endura in k390 and yojimbo 2 as well. I just hate the price hikes. I need to get a manix 2 sometime soon but can’t justify spending that much. Fortunately I’m focused on filling out a fixed blade lineup for field work and on a TOPS kick right now. I know spyderco isn’t the only one but seeing blades get close to $200 as a middle price still hurts me
How, how do you not include the Manix 2???!!!!
Nice Video.. But how do you make a Spyderco video and not include the Manix 2 and the Manix2 LW.
Cheap Para 2 = Stretch 2!! It’s a beauty!
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.
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.
Where was the Manix 2?
I didn't see the Native Chief on your video. It's my favorite and it's my favorite EDC.
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
CPM 15V a "Bear to work with" 😉
Would like to see an updated Persian. Now that's a knife!
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