Swick or SPOT??

[kbuzbee]

Folks who own (or have handled) both how would you compare these two?? Advantages? Disadvantages??

TIA

Ken

[smcfalls13]

I prefer the Swick, the blade shape is more useful, and less specialized than the Spot.

[zenheretic]

The only advantage the Spot has over the Swick is the sheath comes with a ball chain so it is ready to go as a neck knife. The Swick comes with only a sheath and it is up to you to find a ball chain, g hook, j hook, or tek-lok to attach it.

I personally find the sheath retention of the Spot to be superior as well. IMO that was the only regression in the later Swick evolution was removing the "swells" that help retain the sheath. Doing so makes the Swick look better, but not function better.

As Scott stated, the Swick is a more well rounded tool. The handle has a few ergo improvements, the S30V steeled knife is made in Golden...always a plus for Buy American folks, the blade is longer and easier to use.

Do a search either here or on Bladeforums. There is only a few threads, Scott and I are in each of them.

[kbuzbee]

Do a search either here or on Bladeforums. There is only a few threads, Scott and I are in each of them.

Thanks guys. ZH - I did, but most of what I found was preproduction so thought I'd ask for as released comparisons. Sounds like it was about like the prototypes though??

Do you have a link for a Tek Lok?? I saw reference to it (and Wouter saying almost everyone had them lying around ) Well, At least I don't.

(edit - is the Tek-Lok for neck carry??? All I found looked like belt carry. Does the Kydex hold it securely enough??)

Sounds like the Swick is the better way to go (for me). More utilitarian.

Ball chain is the way to go for neck carry?? Or maybe some thin para cord??

Anyway, much appreciated!

Ken

[zenheretic]

Thanks guys. ZH - I did, but most of what I found was preproduction so thought I'd ask for as released comparisons. Sounds like it was about like the prototypes though??

Do you have a link for a Tek Lock?? I saw reference to it (and Wouter saying almost everyone had them lying around ) Well, At least I don't.

Sounds like the Swick is the better way to go (for me). More utilitarian.

Ball chain is the way to go for neck carry?? Or maybe some thin para cord??

Anyway, much appreciated!

Ken

http://www.knifekits.com/store/s-pag...main.htm~smain

Never used this site it was just the first related on my search page.

Ball chain or other break away for neck carry. Para cord is just asking for a Darwin award.

[zenheretic]

The Swick was limited production as well. I believe 500 were produced. If you find a good deal, buy two. In a couple years, JD will be opening threads about it.

[JD Spydo]

I prefer the Swick, the blade shape is more useful, and less specialized than the Spot.

Scott said it all. The SPOT is just a bit too specialized for me. I am really surprised that the Swick is not selling better than it is. It is a great little fixed blade.

[kbuzbee]

http://www.knifekits.com/store/s-pag...main.htm~smain

Never used this site it was just the first related on my search page.

Ball chain or other break away for neck carry. Para cord is just asking for a Darwin award.

I found that too, thanks but it looks like a belt system. Is it needed for neck carry?? (edit above)

Related - Is neck carry prefered?? Or is this more a pocket sheath kinda knife??

Point taken on the para cord.

Thanks!

Ken

[kbuzbee]

The Swick was limited production as well. I believe 500 were produced. If you find a good deal, buy two. In a couple years, JD will be opening threads about it.

I doubt it was a great deal. Around $70 but it's on it's way. Appreciate the recommendation but I'm sure Sal will update this with something even cooler before I'd need to replace it (honestly, short of loosing it, I can't imagine needing to replace it - not being one who just tosses out dull knives )

Ken

[zenheretic]

I found that too, thanks but it looks like a belt system. Is it needed for neck carry?? (edit above)

Related - Is neck carry prefered?? Or is this more a pocket sheath kinda knife??

Point taken on the para cord.

Thanks!

Ken

Tek-lok is for belt carry.

Neck carry is a personal preference. It was really in vogue a few years ago, but not so much now. Assuming a good sheath, I like it until I step into a car and buckle up. Having a razor sharp blade sitting over the heart, with a seat belt wrapped over it seems like another Darwin award activity.

Neck carry is kind of a "deep cover" type of thing. When you want a knife at perhaps work, but aren't allowed knives, it can be a good option. Not the most convenient when you need a knife, but at least you have a good blade with you. So really, neck carry has pluses and minuses like everything else. The nice thing about the Spot/Swick is they are so darned thin you can carry one in any pocket without a print. You don't even need a attaching device say in back pocket carry, just press your thumb on the sheath corner and it pops off.

[zenheretic]

I doubt it was a great deal. Around $70 but it's on it's way. Appreciate the recommendation but I'm sure Sal will update this with something even cooler before I'd need to replace it (honestly, short of loosing it, I can't imagine needing to replace it - not being one who just tosses out dull knives )

Ken

$70 seems pretty fair...maybe even less than I paid months ago. D'Oh!

[Shanged]

Question on the S.P.O.T.
Where only the versians with Micarta handles made in VG-10? Or were there all-stainless models in VG-10 as well?

[Harry White]

there was a vg-10/micarta version (both PE and SE) and a plain (no micarta trim) in AUS-6 (both PE and SE), i believe.

[dlemay]

Does anyone have a picture of a g hook or where to get one. Looking at various carry options for the swick.

[zenheretic]

Does anyone have a picture of a g hook or where to get one. Looking at various carry options for the swick.

http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24959

This thread and the accompanying website show G, J and Tek-loks.

[untamed]

SWICK PLEASE! Wearing one right now. Longer and more usable blade shape not just for dedicated SD purposes.

[smcfalls13]

This thread is worthless without pics, too much talking and not enough weird photos.

Here let me help...

See, even Buddha likes the Swick...



And this guy too...

[rcbalt2]

Go with the swick. Its a great knife. I use mine for deep cover only (i.e. when I'm not suppose to have a knife at work for meetings) I have a spot as well and while its a great box cutter the blade shape is mostly for SD and not utility.

[MDLockard]

I have a Black S.P.O.T. in AU6 I cary as a back up neck knife. It's a nice second knife to have, or concealed cary when your in slacks or other reason it's hard to care a full size knife.
Sheath is great, have never had a problem with it. Only negative is the black around the ball chain doesn't go all the way around so you either have metal showing or metal clanking on the sheath.

Does anyone have a link to the Slick or a picture. Also is it the replacement for the S.P.O.T.?

[smcfalls13]

Does anyone have a link to the Slick or a picture. Also is it the replacement for the S.P.O.T.?

See 2 posts above for pictures of the Swick.