Folder Survey ’23 - RESULTS
Folder Survey ’23 - RESULTS
Please take a few minutes to fill out the Folder Survey 2023 that I created (with lots of help from the forum). As one forumite put it: “this is a survey by knife nerds, for knife nerds.” Your thoughts and preferences are needed on issues such as: blades, handles, choils, locks & steels! There are 17 questions total, and you should be able to complete it in about 3 minutes. It’s an anonymous survey, no names or contact info is collected. It’s just for fun. Thanks in advance for your participation! When the survey closes in a month or so, results (in the form of pretty graphics) will be posted to this thread.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KNOYFE
Poll closed; results on pages 4-5 of this thread (on my computer at least!)
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KNOYFE
Poll closed; results on pages 4-5 of this thread (on my computer at least!)
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Steel novice who self-identifies as a steel expert. Proud M.N.O.S.D. member 0003. Spydie Steels: 4V, 15V, 20CV, AEB-L, AUS6, Cru-Wear, HAP40, K294, K390, M4, Magnacut, S110V, S30V, S35VN, S45VN, SPY27, SRS13, T15, VG10, XHP, ZWear, ZDP189
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Results in this thread, pages 4 & 5 (on my computer at least). Enjoy!
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Steel novice who self-identifies as a steel expert. Proud M.N.O.S.D. member 0003. Spydie Steels: 4V, 15V, 20CV, AEB-L, AUS6, Cru-Wear, HAP40, K294, K390, M4, Magnacut, S110V, S30V, S35VN, S45VN, SPY27, SRS13, T15, VG10, XHP, ZWear, ZDP189
Re: Forum Folder Survey ’23 - Your Preferences Needed!
Done.
I hope that the Forum Folder project pushes through. It would be exciting to have one for my outdoor recreation activities
I hope that the Forum Folder project pushes through. It would be exciting to have one for my outdoor recreation activities
Re: Forum Folder Survey ’23 - Your Preferences Needed!
It is likely too late to have any influence on a forum knife for 2023. (If it were to happen)
Ultimately, I have no preference for a forum knife but I think the best course of action is to just let Spyderco decide on their own. It’s impossible to get the forum to agree on one knife, let alone it’s final configuration. I think even getting a majority vote in a poll would be difficult.
Maybe I’m missing something and this isn’t a poll for a traditional “Forum knife.” If that’s the case, what is meant by “Forum Folder Project?”
Ultimately, I have no preference for a forum knife but I think the best course of action is to just let Spyderco decide on their own. It’s impossible to get the forum to agree on one knife, let alone it’s final configuration. I think even getting a majority vote in a poll would be difficult.
Maybe I’m missing something and this isn’t a poll for a traditional “Forum knife.” If that’s the case, what is meant by “Forum Folder Project?”
- Nick
Re: Forum Folder Survey ’23 - Your Preferences Needed!
As Bolster mentioned, the survey is just for fun.Mushroom wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:44 pmIt is likely too late to have any influence on a forum knife for 2023. (If it were to happen)
Ultimately, I have no preference for a forum knife but I think the best course of action is to just let Spyderco decide on their own. It’s impossible to get the forum to agree on one knife, let alone it’s final configuration. I think even getting a majority vote in a poll would be difficult.
Maybe I’m missing something and this isn’t a poll for a traditional “Forum knife.” If that’s the case, what is meant by “Forum Folder Project?”
I just referred to a possible fruit of the survey as "Forum Folder Project" for lack of a better term to describe it.
Re: Forum Folder Survey ’23 - Your Preferences Needed!
Okay I get it now, thanks for clarifying for me. I was reading “forum folder” as a compound word and thought it was a poll for a “forum knife.”mikey177 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:57 pmAs Bolster mentioned, the survey is just for fun.Mushroom wrote: ↑Wed Jan 18, 2023 7:44 pmIt is likely too late to have any influence on a forum knife for 2023. (If it were to happen)
Ultimately, I have no preference for a forum knife but I think the best course of action is to just let Spyderco decide on their own. It’s impossible to get the forum to agree on one knife, let alone it’s final configuration. I think even getting a majority vote in a poll would be difficult.
Maybe I’m missing something and this isn’t a poll for a traditional “Forum knife.” If that’s the case, what is meant by “Forum Folder Project?”
I just referred to a possible fruit of the survey as "Forum Folder Project" for lack of a better term to describe it.
- Nick
Re: Forum Folder Survey ’23 - Your Preferences Needed!
That was fun, can't wait to see what others think and how far I fall from that.
Re: Forum Folder Survey ’23 - Your Preferences Needed!
understandable. anyone that's been around here for a few years probably has forum knife thread fatigue. this is just a survey about folder preferences with the forum as the sample.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
Re: Forum Folder Survey ’23 - Your Preferences Needed!
Correct! Just for fun and, possibly, knowledge. But mostly for fun. 22 responses already ... cool!
Steel novice who self-identifies as a steel expert. Proud M.N.O.S.D. member 0003. Spydie Steels: 4V, 15V, 20CV, AEB-L, AUS6, Cru-Wear, HAP40, K294, K390, M4, Magnacut, S110V, S30V, S35VN, S45VN, SPY27, SRS13, T15, VG10, XHP, ZWear, ZDP189
Re: Forum Folder Survey ’23 - Your Preferences Needed!
Fun survey, it'll be interesting to see the results. I'm especially curious to see what percentage of folks' knife collection consists of serrated folders—I think Spyderco users are more enthusiastic about serrations than your typical knife guy (or gal), and wouldn't be surprised if it's at least at 5% for the forum (I was a bit surprised to find that almost a fifth of my folders were fully serrated or combo edged knives... I didn't think I had that many).
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Fun survey, thanks Bolster.
I look forward to reading the results as a very conflicted person rolling into the new year. Last two acquisitions being a Chap sun and moon and a Yojumbo.
I look forward to reading the results as a very conflicted person rolling into the new year. Last two acquisitions being a Chap sun and moon and a Yojumbo.
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Interesting survey, I’m probably one of the most boring participants as all I currently own are pm2’s
Also was I the only one who tried to select multiple options for justification on a new knife purchase?
Also was I the only one who tried to select multiple options for justification on a new knife purchase?
All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost.
~Joe
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~Joe
MNOSD member #0045
Re: Forum Folder Survey ’23 - Your Preferences Needed!
that was fun. there were some where i have enough preference to not say no preference, but would be more than happy with multiple choices. i just went with what i like the most. for example, i love the yojimbo and other thick folders i have, and i like a thin blade that slices well too, but the manix is my absolute favorite folder ever, so i chose medium thickness. i'm glad spyderco has a wide variety of choices, because apparently i like most of them. i'm curious to see the results.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Re: Forum Folder Survey ’23 - Your Preferences Needed!
Done , thank you Bolster . Dan
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Yeah that was fun Bolster, thanks for doing that!
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Done! Neat survey, excited to see the results.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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Done!
Flash Batch request: Flat Iron Salt (CE w/ yellow FRN)
New knife request: Police 4 Salt!!!
“Don’t be so open minded that your brain falls out”
New knife request: Police 4 Salt!!!
“Don’t be so open minded that your brain falls out”
Re: Forum Folder Survey ’23 - Your Preferences Needed!
Thanks, Bolster, for taking the effort! Very well done!
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Re: Forum Folder Survey ’23 - Your Preferences Needed!
Cool survey, thanks.
My primary reason for buying a new folder is definitely "indoor recreation"
My primary reason for buying a new folder is definitely "indoor recreation"
Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. L11:35