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Another awesome video. Got a question for you do you ever have any regret buying the zircuti scales for the shaman? I love zircuti and would love to do that to my pm2 with dlc coated s90v blade but man those scales are so freaking expensive. Is the quality of the zircuti there to justify the price.
The Manix 2 is my favorite Spyderco, the ball bearing lock is genius design that in my opinion just feels more positive than crossbar/axis locks style locks, I put flytanium ti cages in my standard G10 and lightweight which is unnecessary but elevates the whole feel, great knives.
Axis locks or Axis style locks break way to easily then the ball lock. I have the Manix 2. Will change the ball cage and scales to copper. Only Benchmade knives I want someday is the freak or mini freak & the Osborne with the green scales. Otherwise Benchmade knives are way to pricey for the springs to break from fidgeting or over time of usage.
I put AWT scales on my Manix 2 and what a difference. For me, it went from a knife that I wasn't sure I would keep to my favorite knife. I also upgraded the internals to a ceramic ball bearing and a spring that is a bit easier to use.
@@AlexsKnivesSuchI have a Benchmade Osborne 9400 automatic I'm selling. Green scales, black reverse tanto blade, have original box, original clip plus two different style deep carry clips. Extremely low miles, only points of wear are from typical pocket use. 180 bucks.
I’ve collected Spyderco’s for over 20 years and have well over 130 of them. Very few in the last three to four years. Prices are insane. Got to say the Dodo has always been one of my faves.
I used to hate Spyderco solely for the blade shape. Then I was gifted a PM2 and I fell in love with Spyderco in a matter of a few weeks. I recently got the Spyderco Ambitious and I wanna get the Shaman next
Same it all started with PM2 several years ago… Then i got a Shaman, then another Shaman. I have 8 Spydies… when my CruCarta Manix2 and STNicks Manix2 finally arrives I am done getting Spydies. Unless other great looking Exclusives releases.
That shortened Kapara should be production! I got 2 of the original Delicas when they came out, because I’d never seen knives with clip. New Delicas are awesome. Materials may seem underwhelming, but like most of these, they are more about design.
Loving this new style a lot! Not overdone with the editing just the right amount. This quality and editing could really help grow your channel, and I hope it does!
First off, love your channel, funny you should say that about the material, is it for everyone, no, but I picked one up at a flea market along with a Benchmade Bedlam, at an ABSOLUTELY INSANE price of $175 ,,,FOR BOTH. Mine WAS the matriarch 2 the serrated version, was because I lost it dang it, but it was one of my hard use knives at work, cutting thick plastic straps, rope, boxes. My wife bought me a Spyderco spydeyshark though pretty much the same blade with serrations and now replaced the matriarch, it's a great knife but the H1 steel the edge doesn't last near as long as the VG10. I use to not be able to stand serrated knives till my matriarch and with the claw shape of the blade it doesn't slip off or out of anything. Also people check pawn shops as I've acquired several higher dollar knives for less than half price, one of my latest was a Spyderco Civilian for $80 , it was probably used once from the two scratches on the tip of the blade plus in that use they snapped off about a 1/16th to an 1/8th inch of the tip which was easily fixed, for that price I don't mind slight damage, got a Spyderco Szabo for like around $125, check the price if you can find one on one of those now. Anyways, thanks for your awesome channel stay safe and God bless.
Thank you for this well-thought-out video. Totally appropriate to consider prices when ranking these knives since most of us have to consider prices when making a purchase. In that vein, the Japanese Spyderco’s held their prices steady this year, which may make this the last place to find some really solid values.
Finally, the sage 5 lw is beginning to get its due. I think the sage 5 lw is by far the best spyderco (besides the Bill Moran) that I have ever used. I love it way more than the para 3. It's just so, so good! If unlocked composites made scales for the sage 5 lw, it would be game over for all other spydercos.
Just got a PM2 in S45VN for $190…. I almost paid the same amount for my para 3 in maxamet years ago. I got my maxamet right after you if I remember right. You sold me on it lol. Glad to see you still have it! The prices are skyrocketing!!
Wow, no native 5?🤦🏻♂️ You listed a few that simply most people don’t buy because of the horrible design, steel, and are overpriced. Native 5 lightweight has an amazing design, good steel, and great price!
At a pawn shop the other day and they had a Gayle 2 in a display case they separated because it was a "used" trade in. I asked for the price on it and the owners said $125. Looked 90% real but I wasn't too familiar with this model so I didn't buy it and did research. Went back after I determined it was 99.9% real it was already taken. Really sucks man
Thank you, . I’m torn between the Sage 5 & Manix 2 as my first Spyderco. But your ranking helps. I can’t weigh in on what’s better or best, as I’m new to Spyderco & Spyderco is new to me.
9:02 I remember when you could get them new for around $100 new, sometimes cheaper. Delicas could be found for like $45-$50, and Natives were around $60. Good times!
I just bought a Para 3 LW in SPY 27 and a Mini Griptillian in the Modified Sheepsfoot as a comparison. The Para 3 was the winner for me, it fits in my hand so well and the out of box feel of the compression lock was awesome. The mini grip was a bit heavier feeling due to its smaller size. The Para 3 also disappeared into the pocket better.
@nofyou get a much higher qaulity package,(compared tothe para 3)in the Ritter MSK min.Although I pretty much only carry my kapara,the Ritter MSK is the best all round folder on the planet,imo,and if I was limited to one folder for life,that would be it
I started collecting a few months back. I have found some great little knives for under $50 each. Dozens of them in fact. My only Spyderco is a Resilience. I think I paid around $75. I love the knife and would like to have a few more Spydercos, but since they are so very pricey I don't know if I want to spend my whole knife budget on them. I might spring for a couple more including the Para 3, but they are just too costly to consider a large collection when there are so many cheaper quality knives out there.
Glad to see my favorite utilitarian knife ever - the Manix 2 - getting the love it deserves. Plus, keep up the memes and gags! The bit about dead pelicans was gold!
Love Spyderco for 2 main reasons 1) range of steels they use & 2) the quality of their heat treatments. Yes (of course) they have some good designs - look at this list to start! I have most of this list. Haven't purchase any recently as they have become $$$. Currently my most used Spyderco is my Manix 2 - can tackle almost any task. A bit bulky but offset is great ergos. Still have my first Spyderco - a Tenacious. Still going strong after 10 years - although blades shows signs of repeated sharpening! Sharp blades all.
Totally agree with number 1 and 2, thats justice for the Sage 5 lw. Personally i choose the Native 5 instead of tenacious and the endela in the place of delica. Kudos to you Metal lord of the knives.
Greatest Spyderco I own is the Drunken. Second would definitely be the PM2 with the Kapara giving it a run for that spot.. Too close to call... Then the Spydie chef is a definite 4th! This was your list though.. I own 2 para 3's..G10 and Lw..i don't buy, sell, or trade.. So they will stay in my collection but i absolutely pick any knife but them to carry.
First of all, I love your videos, watch them all the time. Well,,, I'm the bigger knife fan, got my eyes on the Yojumbo and the Native Chief. I have a few ànd about half are from pawn shops, you can get absolutely AMAZING deals, recently bought a Civilian for $80 had about 1/6" of the tip broke off, didn't care, barely used other than that, I just ground the tip back to a point and resharpened it, barely noticeable. Get this, bought a Matriarch and a Benchmade Bedlam at a flea market, pakage deal for $175. Have unfortunately lost the Matriarch, one of my most used knives at the time for cutting thick hard plastic straps at work and various other tasks, it was the serrated without the wave. Since have been replaced by the Spyderhawk H1 serrated my wife bought me. Have the Manix 2 XL she bought me also, it's my second one, gave the first one to a friend and I bought that one at a flea market for a CRAZY $50 brand new in the box. Guys, check these places out and regularly, especially pawn shops with bigger hunting departments in them. Bought a Szabo for like I think $125-150 purely for investment as though it's a bigger blade but not a huge fan of it and I believe they're around $400-550 I've seen now since being discontinued and gave it to my oldest son, an Endura 4 not the flat grind version plain blade for $50 had one small nick 18" from the tip, regrind and resharpen, wouldn't know it if you didn't know, and a Chinook 3 a few year ago for $120 prety much brand new, resold it to a friend taht had to sell his once and regreted it. I use to couldn't stand Spydercos because they all pretty much looked the same, a leaf shaped blade with a hole in,BUT,,, when I bought my first one the Manix 2 XL at the flea market and got to messing with it I WAS HOOKED LOL. IF it's still there the next time I go to this one pawn shop it has another Manix 2 XL, last time I checked it was $80 but can probably get it cheaper I'm snagging it, practically new. Knives are an ADDICTIVE HOBBY LoL. At these prices WHO CARES ABOUT THE WARRANTY, but they'd probably maybe honor it anyway. Look around guys, be patient and look pretty regular, and you'll find ridiculous deals. Stay safe and God bless.
Great Video! ... I reduced my collection recently but kept many of my Spyderco blades ... My Top 5 - Knife Joy Slysz Bowie, M4 Shaman, Drunken (Lynch is about to launch a new clip), Rex45 PM2 & Southard Flipper ... Bonus is my M4 Dodo.
Yay!! Spyderco video!! I agree with the Para 3 being number one ❤ it’s so good it’s the only knife model I have multiples of; I have one lightweight, one s45vn g10 and one DLT cruwear and purple g10. One of the things I love about it is how customisable they are, all three of mine are decked out in custom scales, clips etc. the lightweight has AWT aluminium scales on it which only increase the weight by .1 of an ounce and make it feel so much more premium (but I actually really liked the way they did the FRN on the Para LW), my s45vn Para has AWT aluminium scales which actually reduce the weight via a liner delete and a black MXG clip and then the cruwear one has purple haze fat carbon with a bronze lynch clip
I'm researching to get a one and done knife. I decided that the spyderco para 3 lw salt with AWT scales is on the top of my list. Would you recommend the lightweight version or the original?
@@EternityUnknownsorry late reply! I would recommend the lightweight and just get the AWT scales for it for sure, it’s really cool how it completely eliminates the partial steel liner and makes it a linerless aluminium knife.
@ yeah the LW with the AWT scales is just a better deal IMO if you do intend on getting scales for it already. I would recommend getting a lynch (or similar) wire clip replacement because the wire clip tends to move under your grip which wears a hole in the cerakote under the clip, whereas the lynch clip is a lot more stable
I have a Harpy that is my carry. Awesome for cutting seatbelts or a cutdown. I’ve been trying to find a second one to put in my trauma bag, any tips where to look besides EBay?
I'd make the case for the Stretch 2, specifically in K390. Great blade shape (very similar to PM2), one of the best blade steels out there, and it comes in at around $150. It's similar to the Endela, but the handle on the Stretch is more comfortable. Yeah, it's FRN and a back lock, but if you can get past that....
I think the Stretch 2 K390 should be #1. I prefer back locks actually. There's something about that snap that appeals to me. I got over fidget factor a long time ago.
While I agree the price hikes suck, one thing that takes the sting out of them is that I know it’s a “knife for life”. The Spyderco folders I picked up in 98/99 are still chugging along nicely. I have yet to experience that same long term durability across the board from most other makers.
Also from what I remember, I think my sense of value is fouled up as other brands experienced price creep so long ago I have a warped sense of the price of Spyderco knives.
I like the new editing. I say lean into it, get crazy with your particular MC brand of ridiculousness. That with a serious addiction to folding pocket knives is why we all watch and love your channel.
The price hikes are a tough pill to swallow, but that's everything these days. Taking a family of 4 to McDonald's freaks me out now. Great list. The Kapara is my #1, I adore it, but if I could only have one knife I think it would be a PM2.
The para 3 has been my favorite since I got into knives. I have 4-5 of them and have bought many for friends and family. The only other one I have to say is top notch along with that is the Yojimbo 2 because of the style. It’s so badass looking and a good size.
I bought the S90V Para 3 lightweight and swapped out the teal scales with the AWT aluminum ones and replaced the wire clip with a Lynch clip. There’s nothing functionally wrong with the factory scales, I’m just not a fan of teal. I love the knife so much I got one for my dad for Father’s Day this year. I’ll wait to see if he likes the scales before I swap the ones on his.
I was just about to buy my first Spyderco until I watched this video. Those price hikes are such a Benchmade move that I don’t think I’ll support that, especially for the materials. Thanks MC!!
Good list. I am odd and am not a big fan of the Para3 or the PM2. (I know, I know). Sage LW at #2 is brilliant, so good call on that. With the Native 5 and the Sage, I don't have any need for the Para 3.
Spyderco has got to be pound for pound the best knife company around. Their prices have been inflated but you can’t deny their build quality and their insane ability to make any blade steel into a decent to amazing cutting tool.
Gaintmouse by far is better. Hogue is better. Try getting magnacut from Spyderco. Try getting a Shaman in a steel you want besides s30v. Try getting a fair price…unless you thing $100 for VG10 delica is a deal.
This is a joke. The only Spydercos that have decent qa/qc are the Taiwan models and they’re overpriced compared to the what’s coming out of China at this point.
Key word - China Everyone knows this bud. Labor is cheap there. They aren't a charity and you're not a detective. Don't overcomplicate it for comment section clout.
@@CAT3616Gyou obviously don’t know basic economics lol. USA made has shot through the rough across the board, I mean look at Benchmade. $180 for a fucking Griptillian? Gag me. Ironically it’s largely due to the policies instituted by the globalists elites that make overseas made shit so much cheaper
Since staying off alcohol for the month of august im rewarding myself ( see what i did there ) to a knife ! Im torn between 2 models ( it will be my first spyderco ) the Kapara or the PM2??? They are both the same price , seeing is its my first Spyderco im hoping ill catch the bug and add a few more, i own about 15 folding knives but have always found the spyderco a bit ugly , but people online ( i dont know any other knife nuts near me in the UK ) say i have to at least try one
Good review. The Bradley folder is probably my fav. The carbon fibre laminat is soooo much better than just a slab of carbon fibre when it is sitting on top of the frame. When the sides are exposed it looks so much cleaner and neater, when the carbon fibre is inset there isn't a real difference. The ZT0562CF has a solid slab of carbon fibre sitting on top of the frame with the edges exposed and it looks terrible. Just cheap and nasty. If it looked as good as the Gayle Bradley I would have loved it but so far it is the only knife in my collection that I have modified when I swapped over the scale for blue G10.
Just picked up the Para 3 in Maxamet with grey g10 scales. First Spyderco i’ve ever had and the best knife i’ve ever had. It feels like it was made for my hand. Looks like it’ll be hard to buy any other knives than Spyderco from now on lol
Okay. Yeah. Speaking as a lefty, I too find the compression lock easy to manipulate and disengage. I appreciate that most Spyderco (some are less so than others) are largely designed to be ambi. And I appreciate their average price point. My problem though is that, thanks largely to learning more about the knife world through your channel MC, I’m ready to move up into midtech and premium production (and eventually custom). Which is where the lack of conscientious design for lefties becomes a serious sticking point. I have no problem realizing the rationale behind the pricing in the midtech, semi custom, and custom markets. But I do have personally a big problem with the notion of plunking down $800-a few $k on a knife that isn’t fully accessible to me based upon my handedness. I (and I can only assume by extension many other prospective customers) would love it if more manus/designers were a bit more accommodating to lefties.
Spot on my left handed friend. The only caveat is we're so use to using right handed items and adjusting to it, you and I are just expected to do that.
@@keithandrews7696 exactly. And I don’t mind adapting to a $150 Spydie. But I really don’t want to adapt to a right-handed full dress custom with Damacore mirror-polished blade and mokuti handle that costs $3500, for the “privilege” of using a tool not designed for us.
That's why I like waiting for sprint runs cause I think it's a better deal. I got the DLT Exclusive Para 3 in 20CV for just $150 and I consider that a heck of a steal and a way better option than the standard.
Just scored my first para 3 during a blade HQ Spyderco sale but not from them. I was doing some price comparison and found an authorized dealer on eBay selling the spy27 lw for $119. 🎉 An hour later price was back to $149. The knife gods blessed me that day.
Excellent list. Thanks poor putting this together. The angry SP crowd made me spit out some coffee when it suddenly appeared in your video. Best and Happy Father’s Day to All….
Kapara is my favorite!!! Wish they do a new version in LC200N!! The ergos are perfect, looked a bit odd at first but grows on you. Carbon Fiber scales are beautiful, too. Only want to mod the tip a bit, to reverse tantoesque. BTW, interestingly I recently got the Lil Temperance 3LW as a sub 3”, legality most places folder knife, for the sheer brute force in compact size. I think of it as a “Mini Shaman”, lol. Please, do a review on this one?!?! K390 seems so awesome!!
Smock is my favorite by far (so lefty friendly). Wish they would come out with a sprint run of them. I still want to get the other blade steel variants, but prices are crazy
Had my Smock for several months now and is hands down my favorite edc. Blade shape/geometry is fantastic for my normal use and a head turner for people around me. Deployment is a smooth breeze, but hey, it's a SpyderCo. The finger forward grip has amazing stability and control both edge away/towards(thumb forward). That button actuated liner lock though... gah it's so easy to use even with the second detent in place. I can have this knife out of my back pocket, make several slices and have it back in my pocket before some people notice I've taken it out. Which frees up my hand again to continue the task. At work that's, not critical, but crucial for efficiency and often safety. I've thought about ordering another one just so it can stay in my pocket when making other scales, but I'll just make a couple sets of templates lol Whoops. Sorry for the novella. ✌🏽🤘🏼
I own a handful from Spyderco, definitely my fave knife company. Been to the outlet store in Golden, Colorado, USA, Earth. The Sage is my most-carried, by far!
The sage 5 just slaps. It’s sooooo good by far my number one, but i agree the lack of flavors is disappointing. I have the BHQ version in M4 and i love it.
@@radspencer3584 no, actually I'm not. I don't find compression locks, unless button actuated, ergonomically or economy of motion friendly. I enjoy the least amount of hand/finger movement out of pocket, deployed, do the task, "sheathed" and back in pocket most favorable for my edc. Does that mean I don't like or have or enjoy other locking mechanisms? No. Hell. My go to yard carry is an assisted with a liner lock. My usual night out knife doesn't even have my preferred deployment method(reverse/spyder flick). For work and crunch time? I prefer not those.
Favorite Spydie? Right now it's the KnifeJoy exclusive Damascus Endela. Favorite model is the Endela, PERFECT size. I have a PM2 on the way now, so maybe that will take the top spot.
In my meager collection I only have the Gayle Bradley 2 and don't feel the least bit disappointed. Spydies are nice and I have a few, but they are not the end all, be all.
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Another awesome video. Got a question for you do you ever have any regret buying the zircuti scales for the shaman? I love zircuti and would love to do that to my pm2 with dlc coated s90v blade but man those scales are so freaking expensive. Is the quality of the zircuti there to justify the price.
The cutaways were Hilarious.
Where is the knife with this tiger handgriff???????
About time someone calls them out on their prices. But everyone makes sure to call out benchmade on their prices.
The Manix 2 is my favorite Spyderco, the ball bearing lock is genius design that in my opinion just feels more positive than crossbar/axis locks style locks, I put flytanium ti cages in my standard G10 and lightweight which is unnecessary but elevates the whole feel, great knives.
Axis locks or Axis style locks break way to easily then the ball lock. I have the Manix 2. Will change the ball cage and scales to copper. Only Benchmade knives I want someday is the freak or mini freak & the Osborne with the green scales. Otherwise Benchmade knives are way to pricey for the springs to break from fidgeting or over time of usage.
I put AWT scales on my Manix 2 and what a difference. For me, it went from a knife that I wasn't sure I would keep to my favorite knife. I also upgraded the internals to a ceramic ball bearing and a spring that is a bit easier to use.
I have a lightweight M2 but can’t wait to build a custom M2.
@@AlexsKnivesSuchI have a Benchmade Osborne 9400 automatic I'm selling. Green scales, black reverse tanto blade, have original box, original clip plus two different style deep carry clips. Extremely low miles, only points of wear are from typical pocket use. 180 bucks.
I’ve collected Spyderco’s for over 20 years and have well over 130 of them. Very few in the last three to four years. Prices are insane. Got to say the Dodo has always been one of my faves.
Great Video! Using your criteria my list would be:
1. Native 5
2. PM 2
3. Para 3
4. Sage 5
5. Dragonfly 2
6. Shaman
7. Delica
8. Chaparral
9. Stretch 2 XL Cruwear
10. Astute
Alright! Completely agree with #1!
My absolute favorite: Para 3
My re-issue wish: Mini Manix
Runners up: Original Native
Lil' Native
I used to hate Spyderco solely for the blade shape. Then I was gifted a PM2 and I fell in love with Spyderco in a matter of a few weeks. I recently got the Spyderco Ambitious and I wanna get the Shaman next
Same it all started with PM2 several years ago…
Then i got a Shaman, then another Shaman.
I have 8 Spydies… when my CruCarta Manix2 and STNicks Manix2 finally arrives
I am done getting Spydies. Unless other great looking Exclusives releases.
Great video MC, I love the extra editing on this one!
Shaman in S90V is still one I hope to acquire one day!
Same , just that price 😬
I’d put the stretch 2 up there too. Way better slicing geometry and better ergos due to its contouring over the PM2
I just got the Manix 2 and I already love it. It is a tie between it and my Deka gen 2
That shortened Kapara should be production! I got 2 of the original Delicas when they came out, because I’d never seen knives with clip. New Delicas are awesome. Materials may seem underwhelming, but like most of these, they are more about design.
Loving this new style a lot! Not overdone with the editing just the right amount. This quality and editing could really help grow your channel, and I hope it does!
I feel the pm2 pricing is ok for the "premium" sprint run models but not their base knives.
First off, love your channel, funny you should say that about the material, is it for everyone, no, but I picked one up at a flea market along with a Benchmade Bedlam, at an ABSOLUTELY INSANE price of $175 ,,,FOR BOTH. Mine WAS the matriarch 2 the serrated version, was because I lost it dang it, but it was one of my hard use knives at work, cutting thick plastic straps, rope, boxes. My wife bought me a Spyderco spydeyshark though pretty much the same blade with serrations and now replaced the matriarch, it's a great knife but the H1 steel the edge doesn't last near as long as the VG10. I use to not be able to stand serrated knives till my matriarch and with the claw shape of the blade it doesn't slip off or out of anything. Also people check pawn shops as I've acquired several higher dollar knives for less than half price, one of my latest was a Spyderco Civilian for $80 , it was probably used once from the two scratches on the tip of the blade plus in that use they snapped off about a 1/16th to an 1/8th inch of the tip which was easily fixed, for that price I don't mind slight damage, got a Spyderco Szabo for like around $125, check the price if you can find one on one of those now. Anyways, thanks for your awesome channel stay safe and God bless.
Thank you for this well-thought-out video. Totally appropriate to consider prices when ranking these knives since most of us have to consider prices when making a purchase. In that vein, the Japanese Spyderco’s held their prices steady this year, which may make this the last place to find some really solid values.
Finally, the sage 5 lw is beginning to get its due. I think the sage 5 lw is by far the best spyderco (besides the Bill Moran) that I have ever used. I love it way more than the para 3. It's just so, so good! If unlocked composites made scales for the sage 5 lw, it would be game over for all other spydercos.
Just got a PM2 in S45VN for $190…. I almost paid the same amount for my para 3 in maxamet years ago. I got my maxamet right after you if I remember right. You sold me on it lol. Glad to see you still have it! The prices are skyrocketing!!
100 percent agree with this list. Para 3 is cpm s45vn is my absolute favorite knife of all time
I'm super impressed by the frequency and variety of your content.
Wow, no native 5?🤦🏻♂️ You listed a few that simply most people don’t buy because of the horrible design, steel, and are overpriced. Native 5 lightweight has an amazing design, good steel, and great price!
At a pawn shop the other day and they had a Gayle 2 in a display case they separated because it was a "used" trade in. I asked for the price on it and the owners said $125. Looked 90% real but I wasn't too familiar with this model so I didn't buy it and did research. Went back after I determined it was 99.9% real it was already taken. Really sucks man
I EDC a Delica with the Emerson Wave blade. I love that knife. It is made well enough to work hard and cheap enough i am willing to use it.
Thank you, . I’m torn between the Sage 5 & Manix 2 as my first Spyderco. But your ranking helps. I can’t weigh in on what’s better or best, as I’m new to Spyderco & Spyderco is new to me.
9:02 I remember when you could get them new for around $100 new, sometimes cheaper. Delicas could be found for like $45-$50, and Natives were around $60. Good times!
I just bought a Para 3 LW in SPY 27 and a Mini Griptillian in the Modified Sheepsfoot as a comparison. The Para 3 was the winner for me, it fits in my hand so well and the out of box feel of the compression lock was awesome. The mini grip was a bit heavier feeling due to its smaller size. The Para 3 also disappeared into the pocket better.
Compression lock 👍🏻
@nofyou get a much higher qaulity package,(compared tothe para 3)in the Ritter MSK min.Although I pretty much only carry my kapara,the Ritter MSK is the best all round folder on the planet,imo,and if I was limited to one folder for life,that would be it
I love the tenacious i have the whole collection except the comb version perfect size for me and the 8cr is not bad from spyderco imo
I appreciate all comedy edits in this vid MC 👌
I started collecting a few months back. I have found some great little knives for under $50 each. Dozens of them in fact. My only Spyderco is a Resilience. I think I paid around $75. I love the knife and would like to have a few more Spydercos, but since they are so very pricey I don't know if I want to spend my whole knife budget on them. I might spring for a couple more including the Para 3, but they are just too costly to consider a large collection when there are so many cheaper quality knives out there.
love the extra editing you've done. adds a lot of character and production value
I just got a PM2 in S45VN. It’s my first Spyderco. I’ve always wanted one. My friend gave it to me as a gift. How cool is that?
I'd say the native 5 is one of the best spyderco. In my opinion vastly out shines the para 3 LW. The native 5 always seems to be the sleeper
I would rank the cruecarta manix 2 or manix 2 xl in first place hands down
Glad to see my favorite utilitarian knife ever - the Manix 2 - getting the love it deserves. Plus, keep up the memes and gags! The bit about dead pelicans was gold!
Love Spyderco for 2 main reasons 1) range of steels they use & 2) the quality of their heat treatments. Yes (of course) they have some good designs - look at this list to start! I have most of this list. Haven't purchase any recently as they have become $$$. Currently my most used Spyderco is my Manix 2 - can tackle almost any task. A bit bulky but offset is great ergos. Still have my first Spyderco - a Tenacious. Still going strong after 10 years - although blades shows signs of repeated sharpening! Sharp blades all.
Totally agree with number 1 and 2, thats justice for the Sage 5 lw. Personally i choose the Native 5 instead of tenacious and the endela in the place of delica. Kudos to you Metal lord of the knives.
Greatest Spyderco I own is the Drunken.
Second would definitely be the PM2 with the Kapara giving it a run for that spot.. Too close to call... Then the Spydie chef is a definite 4th!
This was your list though.. I own 2 para 3's..G10 and Lw..i don't buy, sell, or trade.. So they will stay in my collection but i absolutely pick any knife but them to carry.
I love the Manix 2 and it's my favorite edc knife of all time.I own 5 different versions of it including the xl and lightweight.
XL is my #1
First of all, I love your videos, watch them all the time. Well,,, I'm the bigger knife fan, got my eyes on the Yojumbo and the Native Chief. I have a few ànd about half are from pawn shops, you can get absolutely AMAZING deals, recently bought a Civilian for $80 had about 1/6" of the tip broke off, didn't care, barely used other than that, I just ground the tip back to a point and resharpened it, barely noticeable. Get this, bought a Matriarch and a Benchmade Bedlam at a flea market, pakage deal for $175. Have unfortunately lost the Matriarch, one of my most used knives at the time for cutting thick hard plastic straps at work and various other tasks, it was the serrated without the wave. Since have been replaced by the Spyderhawk H1 serrated my wife bought me. Have the Manix 2 XL she bought me also, it's my second one, gave the first one to a friend and I bought that one at a flea market for a CRAZY $50 brand new in the box. Guys, check these places out and regularly, especially pawn shops with bigger hunting departments in them. Bought a Szabo for like I think $125-150 purely for investment as though it's a bigger blade but not a huge fan of it and I believe they're around $400-550 I've seen now since being discontinued and gave it to my oldest son, an Endura 4 not the flat grind version plain blade for $50 had one small nick 18" from the tip, regrind and resharpen, wouldn't know it if you didn't know, and a Chinook 3 a few year ago for $120 prety much brand new, resold it to a friend taht had to sell his once and regreted it. I use to couldn't stand Spydercos because they all pretty much looked the same, a leaf shaped blade with a hole in,BUT,,, when I bought my first one the Manix 2 XL at the flea market and got to messing with it I WAS HOOKED LOL. IF it's still there the next time I go to this one pawn shop it has another Manix 2 XL, last time I checked it was $80 but can probably get it cheaper I'm snagging it, practically new. Knives are an ADDICTIVE HOBBY LoL. At these prices WHO CARES ABOUT THE WARRANTY, but they'd probably maybe honor it anyway. Look around guys, be patient and look pretty regular, and you'll find ridiculous deals. Stay safe and God bless.
Meant to say 1/8" LoL off the tip
Great Video! ... I reduced my collection recently but kept many of my Spyderco blades ... My Top 5 - Knife Joy Slysz Bowie, M4 Shaman, Drunken (Lynch is about to launch a new clip), Rex45 PM2 & Southard Flipper ... Bonus is my M4 Dodo.
Thanks for mentioning that Lynch is going to drop a Drunken clip.
Yay!! Spyderco video!!
I agree with the Para 3 being number one ❤ it’s so good it’s the only knife model I have multiples of; I have one lightweight, one s45vn g10 and one DLT cruwear and purple g10.
One of the things I love about it is how customisable they are, all three of mine are decked out in custom scales, clips etc. the lightweight has AWT aluminium scales on it which only increase the weight by .1 of an ounce and make it feel so much more premium (but I actually really liked the way they did the FRN on the Para LW), my s45vn Para has AWT aluminium scales which actually reduce the weight via a liner delete and a black MXG clip and then the cruwear one has purple haze fat carbon with a bronze lynch clip
I'm researching to get a one and done knife. I decided that the spyderco para 3 lw salt with AWT scales is on the top of my list. Would you recommend the lightweight version or the original?
@@EternityUnknownsorry late reply! I would recommend the lightweight and just get the AWT scales for it for sure, it’s really cool how it completely eliminates the partial steel liner and makes it a linerless aluminium knife.
@@andyhayward1261 Perfect timing. I got a para 3 lw salt and I'll get the AWT scales on Cyber Monday.
@ yeah the LW with the AWT scales is just a better deal IMO if you do intend on getting scales for it already. I would recommend getting a lynch (or similar) wire clip replacement because the wire clip tends to move under your grip which wears a hole in the cerakote under the clip, whereas the lynch clip is a lot more stable
How is the Spyderco Police Model not on this list? It was my EDC knife for over 20 years, and never failed me. Highly recommended.
I have a Harpy that is my carry. Awesome for cutting seatbelts or a cutdown. I’ve been trying to find a second one to put in my trauma bag, any tips where to look besides EBay?
I'd make the case for the Stretch 2, specifically in K390. Great blade shape (very similar to PM2), one of the best blade steels out there, and it comes in at around $150. It's similar to the Endela, but the handle on the Stretch is more comfortable. Yeah, it's FRN and a back lock, but if you can get past that....
I would generally agree though it is too big for my baby sized hands. It is a workhorse and I use mine all the time
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I think the Stretch 2 K390 should be #1. I prefer back locks actually. There's something about that snap that appeals to me. I got over fidget factor a long time ago.
Back locks give the best full handle confort. 100% for the stretch 2, a good size knife you can eat with, that is not all spydies...
What scales are those on the smock? They look great
Well sir, with those edits, you have officially crossed into film territory. This was a lovely short film. Thanks!
Replace the Sage 5 with Native 5 and the list is super solid
Yes! My two favourites are on the list! Delica 4 and Para 3!
I finally caved and bought a Para3 LW S90v. I love it. UKPK Salt is also one of my favorites.
love the pm2 but I’ve been dying to try a pm3. pm2’s just a bit too big in the handle for my preferences. great video!
While I agree the price hikes suck, one thing that takes the sting out of them is that I know it’s a “knife for life”. The Spyderco folders I picked up in 98/99 are still chugging along nicely. I have yet to experience that same long term durability across the board from most other makers.
Also from what I remember, I think my sense of value is fouled up as other brands experienced price creep so long ago I have a warped sense of the price of Spyderco knives.
1. Spydiechef
2. Spydiechef
3. Spydiechef
4. Delica
5. Shaman
I just picked up a pm2 with S110v steel. Fantastic knife. Though it was $240 out the door.
How does the military 2 not make this list?
I like the new editing. I say lean into it, get crazy with your particular MC brand of ridiculousness. That with a serious addiction to folding pocket knives is why we all watch and love your channel.
The price hikes are a tough pill to swallow, but that's everything these days. Taking a family of 4 to McDonald's freaks me out now. Great list. The Kapara is my #1, I adore it, but if I could only have one knife I think it would be a PM2.
My two 🕷 are a rock jumper & smallfly2! I highly enjoy them both, but now I absolutely love the frn scales with the texturing!
I have both the pm3 regular and lightweight and pm2 regular as well I have a few spyderco knives
The para 3 has been my favorite since I got into knives. I have 4-5 of them and have bought many for friends and family.
The only other one I have to say is top notch along with that is the Yojimbo 2 because of the style. It’s so badass looking and a good size.
I bought the S90V Para 3 lightweight and swapped out the teal scales with the AWT aluminum ones and replaced the wire clip with a Lynch clip. There’s nothing functionally wrong with the factory scales, I’m just not a fan of teal. I love the knife so much I got one for my dad for Father’s Day this year. I’ll wait to see if he likes the scales before I swap the ones on his.
I did the exact same thing and love it!
I was just about to buy my first Spyderco until I watched this video. Those price hikes are such a Benchmade move that I don’t think I’ll support that, especially for the materials. Thanks MC!!
Good list. I am odd and am not a big fan of the Para3 or the PM2. (I know, I know). Sage LW at #2 is brilliant, so good call on that. With the Native 5 and the Sage, I don't have any need for the Para 3.
I like the Sham Wow series. Ope shalmon! Yeah they're biting like my trip to Capastrano last year
Love my Delica and PM2, but i really like the native. Have a M4 variant.
Spyderco has got to be pound for pound the best knife company around. Their prices have been inflated but you can’t deny their build quality and their insane ability to make any blade steel into a decent to amazing cutting tool.
Gaintmouse by far is better. Hogue is better. Try getting magnacut from Spyderco. Try getting a Shaman in a steel you want besides s30v. Try getting a fair price…unless you thing $100 for VG10 delica is a deal.
This is a joke. The only Spydercos that have decent qa/qc are the Taiwan models and they’re overpriced compared to the what’s coming out of China at this point.
There are a ton of companies with incredible build quality and better materials that don’t price their knives as expensive as these.
Key word - China
Everyone knows this bud. Labor is cheap there. They aren't a charity and you're not a detective. Don't overcomplicate it for comment section clout.
@@CAT3616Gyou obviously don’t know basic economics lol. USA made has shot through the rough across the board, I mean look at Benchmade. $180 for a fucking Griptillian? Gag me. Ironically it’s largely due to the policies instituted by the globalists elites that make overseas made shit so much cheaper
If you're a lefty I suggest handling the smock in person. I tried my friend's smock and my natural grip partially unlocked the blade.
Since staying off alcohol for the month of august im rewarding myself ( see what i did there ) to a knife !
Im torn between 2 models ( it will be my first spyderco ) the Kapara or the PM2???
They are both the same price , seeing is its my first Spyderco im hoping ill catch the bug and add a few more, i own about 15 folding knives but have always found the spyderco a bit ugly , but people online ( i dont know any other knife nuts near me in the UK ) say i have to at least try one
Good review. The Bradley folder is probably my fav. The carbon fibre laminat is soooo much better than just a slab of carbon fibre when it is sitting on top of the frame. When the sides are exposed it looks so much cleaner and neater, when the carbon fibre is inset there isn't a real difference. The ZT0562CF has a solid slab of carbon fibre sitting on top of the frame with the edges exposed and it looks terrible. Just cheap and nasty. If it looked as good as the Gayle Bradley I would have loved it but so far it is the only knife in my collection that I have modified when I swapped over the scale for blue G10.
Had to come rewatch this. The new Spyderco Bodacious has me thinking I may need another in my collection.
My favorite is my Valotten sub-hilt folder. Yes, it's too heavy, but it's just gorgeous.
I Love my Manix 2, it's built like a tank and by far the most comfortable knife I own.
The GB2 isn't discontinued. That was rumoured a while back but it's just a batchy knife that sells out when it's available.
Well, PM2 for me. Has been my daily carry for a decade.
Just picked up the Para 3 in Maxamet with grey g10 scales. First Spyderco i’ve ever had and the best knife i’ve ever had. It feels like it was made for my hand. Looks like it’ll be hard to buy any other knives than Spyderco from now on lol
The only Spyderco I'm tempted to buy is the Stretch 2 in k390, I'd just love to try out that steel and it's not very widely availabe on other knives!
Okay. Yeah. Speaking as a lefty, I too find the compression lock easy to manipulate and disengage. I appreciate that most Spyderco (some are less so than others) are largely designed to be ambi. And I appreciate their average price point. My problem though is that, thanks largely to learning more about the knife world through your channel MC, I’m ready to move up into midtech and premium production (and eventually custom). Which is where the lack of conscientious design for lefties becomes a serious sticking point. I have no problem realizing the rationale behind the pricing in the midtech, semi custom, and custom markets. But I do have personally a big problem with the notion of plunking down $800-a few $k on a knife that isn’t fully accessible to me based upon my handedness. I (and I can only assume by extension many other prospective customers) would love it if more manus/designers were a bit more accommodating to lefties.
Spot on my left handed friend. The only caveat is we're so use to using right handed items and adjusting to it, you and I are just expected to do that.
@@keithandrews7696 exactly. And I don’t mind adapting to a $150 Spydie. But I really don’t want to adapt to a right-handed full dress custom with Damacore mirror-polished blade and mokuti handle that costs $3500, for the “privilege” of using a tool not designed for us.
Great video man. Where did you get those scales for the para 3 ?
Manix 2 G10 Scales, is, my favorite. I ordered the much
cheaper Resilience, but when the Manix 2 came in the
Resilience box, I was VERY happy. 🔪🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸
That's why I like waiting for sprint runs cause I think it's a better deal. I got the DLT Exclusive Para 3 in 20CV for just $150 and I consider that a heck of a steal and a way better option than the standard.
Loved this video. Just getting into spyderco, and my first was a Maxamet PM3 from a friend for about 200 bucks, loving it
Native 5 should have made the list. Love the funny clips added. Hilarious
Spyderco has been growing on my heavily! I’m between the sage 5 and the manix 2
Just scored my first para 3 during a blade HQ Spyderco sale but not from them. I was doing some price comparison and found an authorized dealer on eBay selling the spy27 lw for $119. 🎉 An hour later price was back to $149. The knife gods blessed me that day.
Great video! I would put the Police model blade in top 3.
I have the Native 5 in s110v. Awesome blade and very durable hard use knife
dragonfly 2 is still one of my favourites. so small you can truly forget to have it in your pocket, functional enough to do almost anything ,,,,
Almost thought you left the PM3 out. Good call. For EDC and all that, it's awesome!
Excellent list. Thanks poor putting this together. The angry SP crowd made me spit out some coffee when it suddenly appeared in your video. Best and Happy Father’s Day to All….
Kapara is my favorite!!! Wish they do a new version in LC200N!! The ergos are perfect, looked a bit odd at first but grows on you. Carbon Fiber scales are beautiful, too. Only want to mod the tip a bit, to reverse tantoesque. BTW, interestingly I recently got the Lil Temperance 3LW as a sub 3”, legality most places folder knife, for the sheer brute force in compact size. I think of it as a “Mini Shaman”, lol. Please, do a review on this one?!?! K390 seems so awesome!!
I would love to find something in ZDP 189 but I think they discontinued that steel. I definitely can't find it in the delica
I have the stock maxamet para 3 and…well it’s in my pocket right now. And usually is. It’s just a sexy work horse of a knife! Love it
Smock is my favorite by far (so lefty friendly). Wish they would come out with a sprint run of them. I still want to get the other blade steel variants, but prices are crazy
Had my Smock for several months now and is hands down my favorite edc.
Blade shape/geometry is fantastic for my normal use and a head turner for people around me.
Deployment is a smooth breeze, but hey, it's a SpyderCo.
The finger forward grip has amazing stability and control both edge away/towards(thumb forward).
That button actuated liner lock though... gah it's so easy to use even with the second detent in place.
I can have this knife out of my back pocket, make several slices and have it back in my pocket before some people notice I've taken it out. Which frees up my hand again to continue the task.
At work that's, not critical, but crucial for efficiency and often safety.
I've thought about ordering another one just so it can stay in my pocket when making other scales, but I'll just make a couple sets of templates lol
Whoops. Sorry for the novella.
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Just wish they made the smock with a flat grind... otherwise I really like it.
@@jydymyyyr9630 I'd def give a flat grind version a tussle.
Love me some Native 5 LW in magnacut.
I own a handful from Spyderco, definitely my fave knife company. Been to the outlet store in Golden, Colorado, USA, Earth. The Sage is my most-carried, by far!
If I was going to buy a manix 2 should I get the xl or the regular?
Just grabbed a deal on the Sage 5 Carbon Fiber/G10 for $139. Couldn’t resist 😊
The sage 5 just slaps. It’s sooooo good by far my number one, but i agree the lack of flavors is disappointing. I have the BHQ version in M4 and i love it.
My only criticism is the locking mechanism: my everyday usage prefers economy of motion and speed from out of pocket to back in.
@@Spthomas47you’re thinking of the Native 5. The Sage 5 has a compression lock.
@@radspencer3584 no, actually I'm not.
I don't find compression locks, unless button actuated, ergonomically or economy of motion friendly.
I enjoy the least amount of hand/finger movement out of pocket, deployed, do the task, "sheathed" and back in pocket most favorable for my edc.
Does that mean I don't like or have or enjoy other locking mechanisms? No.
Hell. My go to yard carry is an assisted with a liner lock.
My usual night out knife doesn't even have my preferred deployment method(reverse/spyder flick).
For work and crunch time? I prefer not those.
@@Spthomas47 this is the dumbest thing I’ve read in a long time. Thanks.
Favorite Spydie? Right now it's the KnifeJoy exclusive Damascus Endela. Favorite model is the Endela, PERFECT size. I have a PM2 on the way now, so maybe that will take the top spot.
In my meager collection I only have the Gayle Bradley 2 and don't feel the least bit disappointed. Spydies are nice and I have a few, but they are not the end all, be all.
My top pick for 3 different size classes:
Sage 5 (G10), Kapara & Stretch 2 XL (G10)
Always great content. Couldnt wait to get to the house to watch the live