Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
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Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
I've been dying to get my hands a Native 5 in MAXAMET and Manix LW, but can't get over the fact that they're pinned.
Anybody have insight to why?
Could their factory replace them with actual screws?
Anybody have insight to why?
Could their factory replace them with actual screws?
Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
Sal has said that some knives like the Caly 3 need to be pinned because of how thin they are, because it's easier to make them thin with pinned construction vs screws. I would assume on knives like the Lightweights there is a cost savings involved too. The Spyderco factory won't replace them with screws but it is possible to do, but I have no idea where to source the screws. There was a member who used to post here who did one of the first blade swaps on the first S110V Manix 2 that successfully put the LW back together with screws but he was from South Africa and doesn't post anymore.
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Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
I'm pretty sure the maxamet Native5 uses screw construction. Someone correct me if I'm wrong
Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
I felt the same way for quite a while......until I got a couple of pinned Spydies.
I have a Pac Salt, a Native LW, a few pinned Manix 2s and a Caly CF ZDP. I can say they are some of my smoothest Spydie's and none of them have ever needed any adjustments. All arrived centered and have stayed that way. All are fantastic flickers.
I think my pinned Manix LWs have better action than than the ones that are screw construction.
Don't sweat pinned construction if one of them catches your eye Savage! They are excellent knives.
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I have a Pac Salt, a Native LW, a few pinned Manix 2s and a Caly CF ZDP. I can say they are some of my smoothest Spydie's and none of them have ever needed any adjustments. All arrived centered and have stayed that way. All are fantastic flickers.
I think my pinned Manix LWs have better action than than the ones that are screw construction.
Don't sweat pinned construction if one of them catches your eye Savage! They are excellent knives.
Joe
Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
I agree, pinned construction is a non issue unless you're looking to mod a knife. I do prefer to have a screw pivot though. My first Spyderco was the original Native LW and it's all pinned and though it has a little side wiggle in the pivot it still locks up solid and is plenty usable after 12 years.
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Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
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Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
i wouldn't have the Manix LW any other way. I would say my 2nd fav knife to carry next to the Delica. The pinned construction is solid and there is no screws to ever back out on you. If you want to mod either a Manix or Native you can get the G-10 versions. If there were ever a Paramilitary 2 LW it might fight the Manix LW for pocket time.
Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
Native 5 is definitely a screw construction but people mistake the lock bar pivot pin for a rivet. It's just a pin that falls out when you take the knife apart. As for the manix. It has an adjustable pivot so i don't see an issue with it. I've dropped mine several times and it hasn't come apart yet.
Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
I have divested out of every pinned spyderco. Never an issue, but i want all my knives to be screw construction.
Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
sanman28 wrote:I have divested out of every pinned spyderco. Never an issue, but i want all my knives to be screw construction.
Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
sanman28 wrote:I have divested out of every pinned spyderco. Never an issue, but i want all my knives to be screw construction.
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Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
The Native5LW is not pinned. It has a floating stop pin. It is screw construction. :)
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Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
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Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
If you don't like pinned construction, try an Endura, Delica or Police :spyder: in SS....those are slim, easy and highly comfortable to carry. I can't imagine them with screws.
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Re: Why does Spyderco pin certain knives?
The Native 5 LW has screws. The Manix 2 LW does not. I do not see an issue with either. Both systems work and both have advantages and disadvantages. For me, the advantages of both out weigh anything negative, so I buy both and use them, happily.
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