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Good evening everyone,
I know these posts come up every so often regarding the infamous Spyderco Civilian -- just how delicate is the tip? I've done every bit of internet sleuthing I could and have read every thread and review about the knife that I could find from within the last 15 years. The final conclusion of them all is that of the reason the knife was created - self defense and not utility. While I fully understand the intended use and design, I am still drawn to this knife, however impractical. Because I could pull it off, I would end up carrying it as a light-duty EDC if I were to purchase it. I have found that the early models were truly poor for even this use, as the tip was manufactured to be even thinner, though the modern ones have a bit more stout tip. For these uses, such as opening letters, packages, occasional impromptu steak knife, normal cardboard/zipties, etc. should I expect the tip to receive significant damage?
I would prefer to steer the discussion away from the fact of why the knife was created, as I have read the story of it dozens of times in the aforementioned threads. Rather, I am looking for some input from those who have carried it as an occasional EDC for regular use as to if your Civilian has sustained any significant damage in doing so.
I would also greatly appreciate some comparisons. My first true EDC was a base model Kershaw Leek. This knife is also well known by many to have quite a delicate tip. I've had multiple Leeks, a CRKT Eros, and a Protech Godfather, all without every damaging the tips of the knives. As such, could anyone compare the tip thicknesses of these knives to that of the Spyderco Civilian?
Thank you for any input, information, or stories anyone may be able to share! I look forward to your responses.
I know these posts come up every so often regarding the infamous Spyderco Civilian -- just how delicate is the tip? I've done every bit of internet sleuthing I could and have read every thread and review about the knife that I could find from within the last 15 years. The final conclusion of them all is that of the reason the knife was created - self defense and not utility. While I fully understand the intended use and design, I am still drawn to this knife, however impractical. Because I could pull it off, I would end up carrying it as a light-duty EDC if I were to purchase it. I have found that the early models were truly poor for even this use, as the tip was manufactured to be even thinner, though the modern ones have a bit more stout tip. For these uses, such as opening letters, packages, occasional impromptu steak knife, normal cardboard/zipties, etc. should I expect the tip to receive significant damage?
I would prefer to steer the discussion away from the fact of why the knife was created, as I have read the story of it dozens of times in the aforementioned threads. Rather, I am looking for some input from those who have carried it as an occasional EDC for regular use as to if your Civilian has sustained any significant damage in doing so.
I would also greatly appreciate some comparisons. My first true EDC was a base model Kershaw Leek. This knife is also well known by many to have quite a delicate tip. I've had multiple Leeks, a CRKT Eros, and a Protech Godfather, all without every damaging the tips of the knives. As such, could anyone compare the tip thicknesses of these knives to that of the Spyderco Civilian?
Thank you for any input, information, or stories anyone may be able to share! I look forward to your responses.
