Spyderco Tropen

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Dobe_1

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I just ordered a Spyderco Tropen from BladeHQ. I like the looks and the design. The blade is relatively new, so there were not a lot of reviews available. Just wondering the consensus of the forum on this Spyderco model.
 
I find that on any of the expensive collaboration knives like that I don't buy until I have had it in hand.

For me any little thing I don't find to my taste is a reason to pass.

I think it's a big mistake to get one blind expecting that because it's expensive that it will be perfect for me by default.
 
I didn't order it because it's expensive. I ordered it because of the features. Some of which I have on other knives.
 
Well if the features you ordered for are tangible physical things that you like why would you want consensus from "the forum"?
 
Dobe_1 said:
I just ordered a Spyderco Tropen from BladeHQ. I like the looks and the design. The blade is relatively new, so there were not a lot of reviews available. Just wondering the consensus of the forum on this Spyderco model.
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There is already a very long thread posted about the Tropen that you can find here.

I own the knife and it is one of my favorites. You can find my initial review in Post #11 of the thread.

The knife is controversial because there is as a short exposed edge visible in the closed position which many people consider a design flaw but I have never cut myself on that edge nor has anyone else as far as I know. So, it's much ado about nothing. You can read the debate about it in the thread above.

Based on what I've read, most people really don't seem to understand what the Tropen was designed to do.

Quite simply, it is a SD/fighting knife and was designed in all respects with that purpose in mind starting w/the long, thin upswept blade, 5 methods of deployment (flipper, Spydie hole or wave tab w/thumb, wave tab from pocket, gravity flick and wrist flick), the smooth polished contoured handle that's comfortable to hold in both a conventional and reverse grip and the ability to use the handle for blunt force strikes in both the closed and open positions.

You can decide for yourself what you think of the knife after you receive it.
 
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sgt1372 said:
There is already a very long thread posted about the Tropen that you can find here.

I own the knife and it is one of my favorites. You can find my initial review in Post #11 of the thread.

The knife is controversial because there is as a short exposed edge visible in the closed position which many people consider a design flaw but I have never cut myself on that edge nor has anyone else as far as I know. So, it's much ado about nothing. You can read the debate about it in the thread above.

Based on what I've read, most people really don't seem to understand what the Tropen was designed to do.

Quite simply, it is a SD/fighting knife and was designed in all respects with that purpose in mind starting w/the long, thin upswept blade, 5 methods of deployment (flipper, Spydie hole or wave tab w/thumb, wave tab from pocket, gravity flick and wrist flick), the smooth polished contoured handle that's comfortable to hold in both a conventional and reverse grip and the ability to use the handle for blunt force strikes in both the closed and open positions.

You can decide for yourself what you think of the knife after you receive it.
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Thanks,
I realize it is a SD type blade. I have many SD types as well as utilitarian types. I'll give it a try, and let y'all know what I think about it too.

I saw a review about the exposed edge next to the lock. That is a concern. I ordered it before I saw the review. I could cancel now, but I think I'll go ahead and take the order.
 
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Dobe_1 said:
Thanks,
I realize it is a SD type blade. I have many SD types as well as utilitarian types. I'll give it a try, and let y'all know what I think about it too.

I saw a review about the exposed edge next to the lock. That is a concern. I ordered it before I saw the review. I could cancel now, but I think I'll go ahead and take the order.
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When someone says that they don't like the knife because the way the blade is shaped (or just say they they don't know why it is shaped that way), you know that they don't understand what the knife is all about.

I also gather that you didn't hear what I was saying. The exposed edge is of no concern.

Go ahead. Try to cut yourself on it, handling the knife as you would normally do. There is NO risk of cutting yourself on it in normal use and anyone who says otherwise is fear mongering and simply doesn't know what they are talking about.
 
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When someone says that they don't like the knife because the way thr blade is shaped (or just say they they don't know why it is shaped that way), you know that they don't understand what the knife is all about.

I also gather that you didn't hear what I was saying. The exposed edge is of no concern.

Go ahead. Try to cut yourself on it, handling the knife as you would normally do. There is NO risk of cutting yourself on it in normal use and anyone who says otherwise is fear mongering and simply doesn't know what they are talking about.
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Actually, I did understand. I am at work, and I have to concentrate on a few things at once. I look forward to getting this knife. I too understand the reason the blade is designed the way it is. I purchased an Olamic Swish for the same reason. The tip of both of these blades set high for a reason. Upon a hard thrust, the blade is much less likely to collapse due to a small amount of upward pressure.

Thanks again for the feedback.

Dobe
 
I don't have one, but it looks about average for a Spyderco. Does it come in a lefty? I have an ATR. It's not a lefty.
 
Not a fan at all. Don't like the large amount of exposed edge. I watched people test the exposed edge and it's something you could easily cut yourself on. There's too many good knives out there for me to give that one a chance.
 
Dobe_1 said:
Actually, I did understand. I am at work, and I have to concentrate on a few things at once. I look forward to getting this knife. I too understand the reason the blade is designed the way it is. I purchased an Olamic Swish for the same reason. The tip of both of these blades set high for a reason. Upon a hard thrust, the blade is much less likely to collapse due to a small amount of upward pressure.

Thanks again for the feedback.

Dobe
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I already loved my four Swish knives, and I didn't even realize they featured this level of shanktacular stabularity (admittedly, this is not a capability that features into my knife purchasing as I generally rely on my firearms for defense, not my knives).
 
evilgreg said:
I already loved my four Swish knives, and I didn't even realize they featured this level of shanktacular stabularity (admittedly, this is not a capability that features into my knife purchasing as I generally rely on my firearms for defense, not my knives).
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Guns for show; knives for a pro.
 
evilgreg said:
I already loved my four Swish knives, and I didn't even realize they featured this level of shanktacular stabularity (admittedly, this is not a capability that features into my knife purchasing as I generally rely on my firearms for defense, not my knives).
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I prefer a firearm for SD also, but there are still places that will not allow carry.

I also carry a slip joint for routine work.
 
marrenmiller said:
Not a fan at all. Don't like the large amount of exposed edge. I watched people test the exposed edge and it's something you could easily cut yourself on.
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You're entitled to your opinion about the knife and I don't want to re-litigate the issue in this thread. That's already been done in the thread I referenced above.

However, what you've said is pure nonsense. The length of the "exposed" edge is only about 1/2" long and there is NO way to cut yourself on it unless you push your finger into the space and intentionally try to draw the tip of your finger along it which is prevented by the edges of the cut out.

If you've actually "seen" people deliberately cut themselves on this edge, prove it! Let's see the video. Otherwise, just stop this nonsense. It's already been done.

Just added marrenmiller marrenmiller to my ignore list. Life is too short to be bothered with such idiocy.
 
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