Who has experience with Spyderco fixed blades?

[RemyKaze]

As the title says, I'm curious as to how Spyderco fixed blades have performed for others in the role of EDC/belt knife, or as a field knife in the woods. I'm in the market for something thin, stainless, and full tang. Pictures and experiences are very welcome.

 

[rnbtexas]

You'd have more answers in the spyderco sub,

Your question, check out the mule knives. They are great all around knives and affordable for what you get.

I have 2 and they are my goto camp, fishing knife.

 

[John_0917]

The Enuff comes in a variety of blades and steels (VG10, H1) and is nice and small (about 7" OAL), isn't too expensive either. The Pygmy Warrior is a step up in both size and price but isn't terribly large.

 

[jill jackson]

This one handles a water bottle very well...

[video=youtube;pAqySwYA56M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAqySwYA56M[/video]

 

[Tasmaniac]

I've been pretty happy with my Bill Moran drop point. It's lightweight and the VG10 has performed as expected. Not overly excited about the sheath and the handle, but it's a solid option for the price.

 

[Brisket]

I EDC a Mule Team and Street Beat frequently and both are excellent. Here is the Street Beat.

 

[BladeScout]

I bought the following fixed Spyderco blades and could NOT be more happy.

Either I got lucky or I got three knives, which are representative of the companys quality.

I lean towards the latter.

Suminagahsi Mule - beautiful and with Halpern Titanium handle slabs, the knife is incredibly nice to handle with various hand holds.

Spyderco - Moran with trailing point. VG10 super slicer. Razor sharp and easily maintained. Very grippy with slip resistant handle. Simply sits so very very well in the hand no matter the hand hold. A very handy and good hunting knife.

Spyderco-Perrin Bowie black coating. Most excellent knife likewise with slip resistant grip. A great knife which works far beyond its humble looks.

 

[jkwithawave]

The Street Beat is a great fixed blade for daily carry. Light, unobtrusive, sharp, and gorgeous in my opinion.

 

[inkynate]

My South Fork and K390 Mule are both firmly in the never sell pile.

The South Fork isn't as slim and light as a true Wilson custom, but this is understandable when Spyderco sells to a much broader market. It's the most comfortable knife I've ever held. This is obviously very subjective, but for me, it really is the best knife I own.

The Mule sits in my knife block in the kitchen. It was supposed to be temporary until I got a sheath, but since it's been there I haven't wanted one. Also very high on the list in terms of ergos. I have flat g-10 grips from Halpern Titanium on it. If I get another, I want to get something more rounded and contoured.

 

[RemyKaze]

The South Fork, Bill Moran and the Serrata are the three that really strike my interest, but the Mule in all its forms, the Enuff and the Temperance caught my eye too. For some reason the Serrata is the most appealing, but though it is stainless I'm leaning toward the Moran. Love those trailing points too. Keep it coming, I love hearing firsthand experience before I make a purchase.

 

[TrojanSteel]

I have the Enuff leaf. Thick blade for its size. It's really comfortable in the hand, but maybe heavier then other knives with same overall length (like the izula or comparable small becker).

I also have an Elmax Mule. It came ultra sharp... The blade is way thinner than the Enuff, so it's a much better slicer. The only problem is that ridge at the top of the blade. I find that I like to put my thumb along the top of the blade... and that point sticks right into me.

 

[chrisk91]

I EDC a Mule Team and Street Beat frequently and both are excellent. Here is the Street Beat.

Me too! Love that Street Beat for pocket carry. And my s110v Mule with halpern scales is sick. The Street Beat has a thicker geometry, so it's not a great food prep knife. Great edc though.

 

[RemyKaze]

Me too! Love that Street Beat for pocket carry. And my s110v Mule with halpern scales is sick. The Street Beat has a thicker geometry, so it's not a great food prep knife. Great edc though.

I feel like I should be leaning towards a Mule in some stainless, but that guard on the front and the hump on the back do look uncomfortable. I was eyeing a Fallkniven F1 as well, but it seemed too thick. All my stuff is carbon; I'm just wanting to try something different.

 

[kerberosWXIV]

If you don't mind the longer blade (5 in), the Perrin Bowie is a really good super light weight utility/tactical fixed blade, and usually sell for less than the Enuff series, considering that they all feature identical steel and stock thickness (4mm)...

 

[adamg01]

The South Fork, Bill Moran and the Serrata are the three that really strike my interest, but the Mule in all its forms, the Enuff and the Temperance caught my eye too. For some reason the Serrata is the most appealing, but though it is stainless I'm leaning toward the Moran. Love those trailing points too. Keep it coming, I love hearing firsthand experience before I make a purchase.

I almost pulled the trigger on a Moran. The fact that they aren't full tanged made me back out. They would be a great hunting knife and general purpose knife but I like all of my fixed blades to have a full tang. For the money though, you can't miss.

 

[2manyknives]

I have a Southfork and Temperance 2. Have used the Southfork quite a bit. It's an impressive bit of steel. The grip is a bit thin for me and the sheath needed some tweeking but overall it is a quality piece that really performs.

I have owned the Temp 2 for a long time but have never used it and am still not sure why. It's a well made knife but always seems to get left behind for some reason.

 

[Big Mike]

I'm curious as to how Spyderco fixed blades have performed for others in the role of EDC/belt knife, or as a field knife in the woods.

As others have stated, the Mule team knives make great EDC/Belt knives.

Short enough for easy belt carry.

A very good handle to blade ratio, letting the knife preform above it's pay grade.

A great way to test some Savage steels.



Big Mike

 

[RemyKaze]

As others have stated, the Mule team knives make great EDC/Belt knives.

Short enough for easy belt carry.

A very good handle to blade ratio, letting the knife preform above it's pay grade.

A great way to test some Savage steels.



Big Mike

Where would I go about picking up a Mule? Lurk in the Knife Exchange?

 

[Noddy]

I have a leaf shaped Enuff

It is OK. Not terribly specialized, or specially good at anything ... but I suppose that is in the title. Can whittle a bit, dress a bit, split and shave all those things. Bit of a Jack, but useable for all that.

Look at the Queen fixed blade Canoe

 

[legato1]

Another vote for the southfork. I got mine a few months ago and it instantly became my favorite. It preforms like crazy, the s90v is really impressive. The sheath is awesome and the handle is the most comfortable of any fixed blade i have owned and ive had a bunch in my search, ive traded or sold every fixed blade ive ever had because they all had something i didnt like about them but the southfork is just too good to get rid of.