To splurge on a Spyderco Hungarian?

H

HFinn

Joined
Sep 6, 2012
Messages
2,980
"Splurge
To spend money freely with no remorse and very little consequence to your bank account." (Urban dictionary)

I have sold some of my weapons and accumulated some money. This gives me an opportunity to do what the title says. I have in my view something gentlemanly, a knife that is usable but top-notch in materials and quality. Top price is around 280 euros/315 dollars.

The Spyderco Hungarian is something I have looked for a long time. The price has been way too much for me until now. I just love the blade shape and the overall looks of the knife. Al Mar Eagle classic might be another choise. If I want to save some money Cold Steel medium Espada?

You are free to make suggestions. Or I might just drop the knife as an idea and get a cool new sword to hang on my wall. A knife I could actually use, though. :D
 
TBH, you can get a Hungarian for so much less it's crazy. I see them for sale regularly in the $140 range. Even with international shipping, I don't see any reason you should spend more than $150 on one.
 
Comeuppance said:
TBH, you can get a Hungarian for so much less it's crazy. I see them for sale regularly in the $140 range. Even with international shipping, I don't see any reason you should spend more than $150 on one.
Click to expand...

Did not know that. Thank's for bringing that to my attention. Well, I live in Northern Europe, where everything is expensive.

Ed Schempp bowie? Spyderco Navaja (if I could get that from somewhere)?
 
Yeah I'll echo comeuppance's response. If I'm going to buy a higher end spydie I'll always check the exchange. It's worked out really well for me in the past.

In the same vein, I've never regretted a Spyderco purchase in that price range. I think they put out some serious quality in their higher end knives.
 
Navajas are much harder to come by, but they're not great ergonomically (watch some videos on the model; it's really more show than anything else) and the Schempp Bowie has a pretty decent following of appreciative users. I also frequently see that in the $140 range. For how much you were considering spending, you could get the Bowie and Hungarian AND have it shipped to you.
 
I believe there are is a fake of the Hungarian out there so be careful where you get it.
 
More than a few times I had to refrain myself from buying Spydercos from the Exchange, fearing that I might get some fakes.
 
sharp_edge said:
More than a few times I had to refrain myself from buying Spydercos from the Exchange, fearing that I might get some fakes.
Click to expand...

I wouldn't worry too much about the exchange as long as the member is reputable (not just here buying/selling/trading, positive contributor, no GB&U threads, good feedback). ebay is where you need to worry the most. Even then, with proper research you can tell the differences. So once in hand you can send the item back for a refund. Might not be so easy with an international transaction though.
 
The Schempp Bowie is an awesme knife. It was a little smaller than I anticipated, would have been even better at the 4"blade mark (to provide a more usable edge) given the giant choils on those knives.
 
RevDevil said:
The Schempp Bowie is an awesme knife. It was a little smaller than I anticipated, would have been even better at the 4"blade mark (to provide a more usable edge) given the giant choils on those knives.
Click to expand...

Same with the Tuff. It is still an excellent knife and very unique. I'm not getting rid of mine anytime soon.
 
The Hungarian is great. Looks good, very nice Taichung build, and that flat ground piece of CTS-XHP cuts and slices really well.

It's not the most ergonomic Spyderco to my hand, mainly because of the blade/bolster transition (I usually like to choke up a bit, which the Hungarian does not encourage).

As a general day-to-day user it's excellent; carries slim but with a full-size blade and easy to get opened and closed reliably. And it's not really my go-to outdoors folder but a couple years back I did dress and skin a couple deer with it, just for fun - it performed flawlessly.

If the looks have caught your eye definitely give it a shot; in my experience the functionality is certainly there too.
 
Skywalker31 said:
The Hungarian is great. Looks good, very nice Taichung build, and that flat ground piece of CTS-XHP cuts and slices really well.

It's not the most ergonomic Spyderco to my hand, mainly because of the blade/bolster transition (I usually like to choke up a bit, which the Hungarian does not encourage).

As a general day-to-day user it's excellent; carries slim but with a full-size blade and easy to get opened and closed reliably. And it's not really my go-to outdoors folder but a couple years back I did dress and skin a couple deer with it, just for fun - it performed flawlessly.

If the looks have caught your eye definitely give it a shot; in my experience the functionality is certainly there too.
Click to expand...

I am starting to lean towards the Hungarian or, for a lot less money, the Mcusta Tactility.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top