Spyderco Slysz Bowie: Second Blood

Published on March 26, 2015
Duration: 18:29

This review of the Spyderco Slysz Bowie C186 highlights its excellent out-of-the-box sharpness and comfortable, lightweight feel, making it a strong contender for an EDC knife. However, the reviewer notes that the price point is high, the blade deployment can be slightly occluded, and the gimping is shallow and ineffective. The Carpenter XHP steel is praised for its edge retention and fine carbide distribution, though resharpenability is a question.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & YouTube Industry Insight
  2. 01:59Initial Impressions & Accidental Cut
  3. 03:06Sharpness Test & Out-of-Box Performance
  4. 04:14Production Origin & Value Criticism
  5. 04:50Philosophy of Use: EDC Potential
  6. 06:06Price Point & Gift Considerations
  7. 06:35Size, Weight, and Feel
  8. 07:03Steel Analysis: Carpenter XHP
  9. 08:24Blade Shape & Aesthetics
  10. 08:38Sharpening Challenges
  11. 09:14Deployment Speed & Accessibility
  12. 10:15Lock-up & Frame Lock Design
  13. 11:13Handle Design & Ergonomics
  14. 11:52Titanium Handle Material
  15. 12:09Gimping Effectiveness Critique
  16. 12:43Clip Design & Ambidexterity
  17. 13:13Value Proposition & Price Analysis
  18. 13:31Value Comparison: Cold Steel Code 4
  19. 14:23Value Comparison: Spyderco Calypso Sprint Run
  20. 15:08Value Comparison: Cold Steel Voyager Series
  21. 15:43Value Comparison: Spyderco Sage
  22. 16:38Value Comparison: Spyderco Domino
  23. 17:30Overall Misses & Strengths
  24. 18:06Final Verdict & Price Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is used in the Spyderco Slysz Bowie C186?

The Spyderco Slysz Bowie C186 features Carpenter XHP steel, a powder metallurgy tool steel known for its good edge retention, fine carbide distribution, and edge wear characteristics. It offers rust resistance comparable to 440C.

Is the Spyderco Slysz Bowie C186 a good EDC knife?

Yes, the Spyderco Slysz Bowie C186 is considered a near-perfect EDC knife due to its comfortable, lightweight feel and excellent out-of-the-box sharpness. However, its blade width is slightly broad for very detailed work.

What are the main criticisms of the Spyderco Slysz Bowie C186?

The primary criticisms include its high price point ($280), slightly occluded blade deployment, shallow and ineffective gimping, and the lack of a steel insert on the titanium frame lock.

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