Spyderco Lava

I like this version substantially more than the stainless one: it's thicker and grippier, does not scratch as easily, and it is prettier.



The blade is a bit short and very round, making it good for a few selected specialized tasks. It is not a general purpose EDC. I like both the Balance and the Meerkat more than the Lava for that purpose.



Here are a few more in that general size class:

 
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The blade is VERY stubby doesn't have much of a point, so splinter-picking and the like is out however the blade is very sharp and nicely flat-ground so for slicing and push cutting it works great on smaller items. The ergonomics are very good, with the blade angled to the hand it feels like a natural extension of the arm... but without a larger blade I'm afraid I didn't find it as useful as I was hoping.

If you are interested in this size range, the Balance and Cricket seem better choices to me, though their locks are probably not quite as strong.
 
I have an early Lava in all stainless. When that was released i thought that G10 would b much better. Looks good to me :thumbup:
 
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I wish this knife weren't so expensive. I adore the blue G-10, but $150 is too much for simple VG-10 and G-10 IMO, and on a really small knife at that.
 
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One of Spyderco's cooler knives. Same with the Dodo. Certainly limited and arguably expensive, but cool is cool. Very happy with it.
 
CJZ said:
I wish this knife weren't so expensive. I adore the blue G-10, but $150 is too much for simple VG-10 and G-10 IMO, and on a really small knife at that.
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If it was less expensive I would probably pick up a second one because the ergonomics are awesome. It seems to me it could become as popular as the dragonfly if the price could come down somehow and more people had a chance to try out the ergonomics. I was a hold out on this due to pricing for a while until I tried it at a local store.
 
I'm still waiting to buy one. I want it but like many have already said. 150 is a lot for such a small knife. I have a nice burgundy meerkat that is VF 10 and cost me 80 shipped. I'm not much of a small knife guy anyway. I love my Tuff, Southard, domino, 560, etc.
 
Street prices I've seen have been between $125 and $135. I'd imagine they'll be able to be found a bit cheaper once dealers start receiving the ones without CC#'s. It's not an inexpensive knife, but the price isn't bad, IMHO, for a Sprint that required new tooling, especially considering it's a collaboration model, which always adds a bit for royalties. Meerkat was just a re-run with existing tooling in a different color of FRN.
 
I'd like to help, but I can't find a list of dealers whose names are acceptable to mention here. Know that New Graham is, so I can tell you they had it for $135. CC#'d ones are all gone by now but, AFAIK, nobody has received the plain ones yet.
 
You can't mention where you got you knives here? There is a list of acceptable names? Can you link me?
 
The Deacon said:
I'd like to help, but I can't find a list of dealers whose names are acceptable to mention here. Know that New Graham is, so I can tell you they had it for $135. CC#'d ones are all gone by now but, AFAIK, nobody has received the plain ones yet.
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willydigger said:
You can't mention where you got you knives here? There is a list of acceptable names? Can you link me?
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ShepardCC said:
Link me as well
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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...t-of-BladeForums-Paid-Dealer-Members-********
 
Ahhh so the place selling it is not one of of paid member places.

Gotcha! Yes I try to support them as much as possible. All out paid places show out of stock or still as a preorder. Also listing anywhere from 140-180.

I would prefer the 140 area
 
Thanks, Barman1, guess my search-fu isn't what it use to be. The good news is that Howe's Knife Shop, which had it for under $130, is on the list. As I mentioned earlier, I don't think any dealers have received any of Lavas other than the CC#'d so far. So, if you want one, just keep checking back, they're bound to show up eventually.
 
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