There is a reason that Spyderco knives command such respectable prices. Actually, there are many. Some of these are among the many why.
That being what it is, here are several good reasons you will almost definitely appreciate any Spyderco pocket knife.
Odd But Ergonomic Designs
The truth is Spyderco pocket knives will turn most heads, and not necessarily because of their beautiful aesthetics. They are somewhat oddly formed.
But, even so, they are highly ergonomic and designed for comfort and control in the hand. Let form take a backseat; in a Spyderco pocket knife, function has the spotlight.
Utilitarian Blade Profiles
The typical Spyderco blade profile is a leaf shape, which flares out from the shoulder and then attenuates to the tip. While it is not “the best” blade profile across the board, it is highly effective for a wide range of cutting applications.
Tough Tips
An inextricable link to the leaf-shaped blade is that it yields a generally stout tip that is not fine like a clip point or a needle point, and therefore better able to tolerate abuse without being too likely to break.
Quality Steels
Most Spyderco pocket knives sport blades made of high-end steels, and some of them are even made with super steels that are tough, corrosion resistant, and hard enough to take and hold a fine edge for a while without running a high risk of chipping or cracking. That alone substantiates the high price, as it is the case for other brands and knives that do the same.
Full Flat Grinds
Regardless of what you get a new Spyderco pocket knife for, it is almost definitely going to come with a full flat grind, and that feature is almost definitely going to confer some benefits.
One, it is very easy to get a very sharp end on a knife with a true, full flat grind. Two, it is very easy to resharpen that edge.
Even if this were not the case, a full flat grind offers effortless slicing abilities with a low propensity to exhibit bias when cutting or diving into a material, the way a chisel grind or a hollow grind can.
Spydie Holes
Thumb studs are not ambidextrous. Flipper tabs can be but they also require a little more force than conventional means.
While some argue that thumb holes have a slightly steeper learning curve than other deployment methods, they are truly ambidextrous, very enjoyable to use once you’ve learned how, and what’s more – they lighten the knife.
Strong Lock Mechanisms
Many Spyderco knives are made with plain locking mechanisms like lock backs or liner locks, but some are made with Compression locks, which pair some of the relative virtues of liner, frame, and lock back mechanisms, and which are very strong.
Aggressive Thumb Ramps and Jimping
Spyderco pocket knives also generally have very steeply profiled thumb ramps, which aid in control, as well jimping along the spine. Both of these things help prevent slips and increase your dexterity when using the knife, and in more than one grip.
No-Nonsense Scale Materials
Spyderco pocket knives are not made with fancy scale materials, but they are commonly made with FRN, GFN, micarta, G10 and other high-performance, nonslip synthetics that afford a sure grip and require minimal to no maintenance.
Here for a New Spyderco Pocket Knife?
Add into this the fact a new Spyderco pocket knife is also likely to come with a pretty cool, if not inspiring name, and you have a strong proposal. Get your next model online at White Mountain Knives – they carry many of the top Spyderco knives.
