Nutnfancy Reviews 2008 Spyderco Catalog: Part 2

Published on August 14, 2008
Duration: 10:01

This video reviews several Spyderco Endura and Delica models from a 2008 catalog, focusing on handle materials and steel types. The reviewer expresses concerns about increased weight and cost for G10 and stainless steel handled versions compared to FRN, questioning the added utility. He highlights the Police 3 in G10 as a promising new model.

Quick Summary

The reviewer analyzes Spyderco's 2008 catalog, noting that G10 and stainless steel handled Endura and Delica models gain significant weight and cost over FRN versions without proportional utility gains. He strongly dislikes heavy stainless steel handles and prefers plain edge blades, highlighting the Spyderco Police 3 in G10 as a promising new model.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Delica/Endura Foliage Green
  2. 00:14New G10 Handles: Endura & Delica
  3. 01:02Weight Concerns with G10 Handles
  4. 01:34Spyderco Liner Skeletonization
  5. 01:52G10 vs. FRN Utility & Cost
  6. 03:52Stainless Steel Handled Endura & Delica
  7. 04:36Weight & Durability of Stainless Steel
  8. 05:47ZDP-189 Steel Variants
  9. 06:36ZDP-189 Green Handle & Combo Edge
  10. 06:58Training Knives
  11. 07:14Police Model Stainless Steel
  12. 07:29Hook Style Blades (Quran Bit)
  13. 08:26Spyderco Police 3 G10
  14. 09:00Police 3 Specs & Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the weight differences between G10 and FRN handled Spyderco Endura and Delica knives?

The G10 handled Endura 4 weighs 4.5 ounces, and the Delica 4 weighs 3.25 ounces. This is a substantial increase compared to their FRN counterparts, which are lighter and preferred by the reviewer for utility.

What is the reviewer's opinion on stainless steel handled knives like the Spyderco Endura?

The reviewer strongly dislikes stainless steel handled knives due to their significant weight (e.g., 5.6 ounces for the Endura) and finds they offer no practical advantage in durability for his typical tasks, making them undesirable.

Which Spyderco knife model from the 2008 catalog does the reviewer find promising?

The reviewer is excited about the Spyderco Police 3 in G10, noting its VG-10 steel blade, nearly five-inch reach, and a weight of 4.9 ounces, which he deems acceptable for its capabilities.

Does the reviewer prefer plain edge or combo edge blades?

The reviewer expresses a preference for plain edge blades over combo edges for general utility. He finds combo edges less desirable for everyday tasks.

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