Spyderco pocket knife

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.

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Your average Spyderco pocket knife certainly isn’t cheap. High demand and brand prestige have seen to that. But what is behind the value of Spyderco knives, and are they worth the price?

That is a question that’s highly subjective. They might be to you, or they might not, but they’re also not run of the mill pocket knives and are highly unique.

Here are some of the features that drive performance and value in Spyderco knives.

Beyond Handle Scales

Many Spyderco pocket knives are made with G10 and FRN scales; nothing unique there. It’s in what Spyderco does with the scale texture that’s so interesting.

Some of their knives sport scales made with “bi-directional” texturing that, according to them, affords a solid grip, even in adverse conditions – such as when the user’s hands are wet or greasy.

The Unique Blade Profile

While there is variety in Spyderco pocket knife blade profiles, most of them are leaf shaped. This creates a very wide blade near the base with a fairly aggressive taper near the point.

It also reinforces the point, making these blades useful for sliding and prying (don’t tell anyone you saw that in writing), yielding a point that is less likely to snap off.

Aggressive Thumb Ramps

Most quality pocket knives are jimped on the spine, and some have thumb ramps, but Spydero elevates this to an art form.

Few knives have thumb ramps that are so aggressive or so ergonomic. The sharply indented thumb ramps at the base of Spyderco spines allow for great control and precision rivalled by few other models currently on the market.

Naturally Ambidextrous Thumb Holes (Spydie Holes)

The thumb holes of a Spyderco pocket knife, which fans call “Spydie holes” are the brand’s unmistakable calling card.

It’s not just looks, either. These ergonomic thumb holes enable easy deployment with either hand, favoring neither right nor left-handed users, and on top of that, since they remove blade stock, they lower weight.

Full Flat Grinds

Most Spyderco knives are made with full flat grinds, which offers three specific benefits. One, it makes it easier to sharpen the knives. Two, it makes it easier to establish a very sharp edge. Lastly, a flat grind is uniquely suited for slicing and unlikely to bind or stick in material.

Knife Steels

This is not unique to Spyderco, but it is still an aspect of their knife designs that drives value. Many Spyderco knives are made with high-performing, even super steels, such as CPM-15, S30V, MagnaCut, and others in the same class, which offer excellent edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance.

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