Knifeaddict556
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Looking at these 3 Spydercos. Love to hear your opinions. Will mostly be used for just normal EDC. Thanks
I'm in the minority around here, in that I didn't care for the GB1 in hand. The GB2 looks better to me...but, at the same time, I'm fairly confident I wouldn't like it any better.
Aside from the appeal of LC200N, I didn't feel any desire to own the Spydiechef.
The Advocate, for me, was a must-have as soon as I saw it. I bought it, carry it, use it, like it, and still own it.
I cannot speak about Advocate.
I own Spydiechef and used to own GB1.
I highly recommend Spydiechef.
It is a good slicer in the modern variety with a utilitarian blade shape.
The action is fantastic, too.
The lock up is quite late, and lock disengaging can be a bit difficult.
The steel is easy to sharpen and take a keen edge.
GB1 is a really good knife, too.
GB2 looks just better to me.
I voted GB2. Spydiechef is just as awesome. The Advocate is probably my favorite knife, but Spydercos bearing game SUCKS. It feels and flips terribly, and it keeps me from carrying it. I only keep it because I Admire the design so much. If it flipped like a ZT or any of my Hinderers it would be a killer knife.
This is just my own opinion, I really like Spyderco but they need to up their bearing game if they want to keep making flippers, or just stop making them which would be fine with me as well.
You make a good point, and I have never thought about grinding the flipper tab off until now. It actually is nicer to use with the thumb hole. I’d be very interested to see how it turns out if you decide to go that route!I don't think it's actually the bearings that are the issue with the Advocate. I think it's the detent track. The lockbar seems to have quite a bit of tension and the blade finish, while lovely, is a bit course which creates a lot of friction on that little detent ball.
I carried it for a few days purposely only using the spydiehole to open it and honestly think it's better that way. I think it'll be better looking without that tab too. We'll find out eventually, if I ever get around to buying one.