Subvert Sprint CF/20CV!

[Giygas]

That’s one of the best parts of the design. I love a stubby belly for its utility. Look at that top down side profile. You see how stout that “Tip” is?! It’s more of a hard use tip design.

The tip is ridiculously thick!


XM24, pm2, Subvert, Large Lionspy

[ABX2011]

Great looking knife. I owned the regular version and didn't like the late and sticky lockup.

[HolySteel]

Great looking knife. I owned the regular version and didn't like the late and sticky lockup.

I have an original. The lock-up is late, but anything but sticky. Opening and closing this beast is really a pleasure.

[Dazen]

There really isn’t anything this knife can’t do as an EDC, at least I haven’t found one. What I can tell you it really excels at is spreading condiments in food prep. I use my knives weekly eating bagel and cream cheese on the go and the Subvert always puts a smile on my face when it’s the one in my pocket.


On the other hand, not that the Subvert is a self defense knife, it has one of the best reverse grips of any knife I own. I would even be interested to hear what Mr. Janich has to say on it as well.

[RamZar]

I owned the regular version and didn't like the late and sticky lockup.

I hope my incoming Sprint Run has none of those issues. I have or had several Spyderco titanium liner & frame locks made in Taiwan without any issues: Southard, Air, Tuff, Brouwer, Techno, K2, Sage2, Mantra2, Slysz Bowie, Stovepipe, etc.

[Wartstein]

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..... I believe this was meant to be carried and used. It’s the wear and tear that tells the story and gives a knife its soul. Would you want your grandfathers Rolex if he never wore it? The answer is yes, but you won’t feel the same connection as if he wore it on the regular.....

I do like the way you think and how you put it into words!

[Wartstein]

This is a truly cool knife - and I'd be very interested in trying it out, especially how the slight recurve (also concerning sharpening) and the massive amount of belly towards the tip would work out for me.

Also, as some might know, I am kind of an advocate for more mid to high end linerlock Spydies - and this, as the new "byte" lays out, even is a particularly strong one due to the thick liners.

I know though that in the end I would not carry that knife a lot - just a bit too heavy and I prefer "lower" tips in many folder tasks (achieved by a more pronounced drop of the spine or/and a more negative blade angle).

So the knife guy in me kind of wants one, but the "constantly shreds his trail running shoes and needs new ones as well as ropes etc., wants to buy presents for his little nieces, give a bit for charity, needs to eat...."- guy won't lay down that amount of money.

Kudos though to Spyderco for doing this!!

[Fireman]

That’s one of the best parts of the design. I love a stubby belly for its utility. Look at that top down side profile. You see how stout that “Tip” is?! It’s more of a hard use tip design.

The tip is ridiculously thick!


XM24, pm2, Subvert, Large Lionspy

[Michael Janich]

On the other hand, not that the Subvert is a self defense knife, it has one of the best reverse grips of any knife I own. I would even be interested to hear what Mr. Janich has to say on it as well.

The Subvert's blade profile and large belly definitely favor cutting, which it does exceptionally well. Its ergonomics also work well in both standard and reverse grips and its blade weight and ball-bearing pivot washers make it very quick and easy to deploy. Personally, I prefer a point that allows a thrust to penetrate thick clothing to access the underlying anatomy. That would be the major challenge with the Subvert's design as a personal-defense tool.

Stay safe,

Mike

[Napsterninja]

I think the Tuff comes close to the thickness of the Subvert. The Mamba blade started out thicker. Last picture compares to another brand large manual knives.

https://imgur.com/a/fzIqxtb

[Dazen]

On the other hand, not that the Subvert is a self defense knife, it has one of the best reverse grips of any knife I own. I would even be interested to hear what Mr. Janich has to say on it as well.

The Subvert's blade profile and large belly definitely favor cutting, which it does exceptionally well. Its ergonomics also work well in both standard and reverse grips and its blade weight and ball-bearing pivot washers make it very quick and easy to deploy. Personally, I prefer a point that allows a thrust to penetrate thick clothing to access the underlying anatomy. That would be the major challenge with the Subvert's design as a personal-defense tool.

Stay safe,

Mike

Thank you for your always valuable feedback! I do always wonder if the knife I carry on any given day is sufficient for self defense when I’m not packing. Your statement clears that up a bit!

[RamZar]

In stock at GP Knives.

https://www.gpknives.com/spyderco-subve ... older.html


https://youtu.be/LHtmyB9FiPs

[HolySteel]

So I had my wife do a blind feel test

She picked the Carbon Fiber one each of the 5 test. I think the CF is indeed more grippy but not by much to warrant a choice between the two.

Man, I cringe when I think of how that test would go at my house: "Honey, could you please test my two $400 knives that have the exact same functionality, and are mainly just really cool? Oh, and if you still want to buy that new pair of shoes, I guess we can afford them."

She would probably look at my stomach and say:

Personally, I prefer a point that allows a thrust to penetrate thick clothing to access the underlying anatomy.

[Buddafucco]

Back at Spyderco.com... https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... rade-/2410

[RamZar]

Very nice beefy folder with top notch quality!

[capt.carl]

This knife is seriously nice. It’s probably one of the highest quality knives i have handled. It’s gorgeous as well. Im extremely impressed. It’s also one of the most fun knives to open I’ve ever had, and it has greatly acoustics.

One question I have regarding mine: is my lock face normal? Anyone have something similar? The cut out doesn’t go all the way over and im worried it will shorten the longevity of my lock as it wears in. You can see where the lock is hitting now.

[RamZar]

This knife is seriously nice. It’s probably one of the highest quality knives i have handled. It’s gorgeous as well. Im extremely impressed. It’s also one of the most fun knives to open I’ve ever had, and it has greatly acoustics.

One question I have regarding mine: is my lock face normal? Anyone have something similar? The cut out doesn’t go all the way over and im worried it will shorten the longevity of my lock as it wears in. You can see where the lock is hitting now.

Is that metal being removed, scratches or dirt deposit. I had a little dirt deposit which I cleaned off with a Q-Tip. Also, I open mine gently and make sure there’s no oil on the lock contact.

[capt.carl]

This knife is seriously nice. It’s probably one of the highest quality knives i have handled. It’s gorgeous as well. Im extremely impressed. It’s also one of the most fun knives to open I’ve ever had, and it has greatly acoustics.

One question I have regarding mine: is my lock face normal? Anyone have something similar? The cut out doesn’t go all the way over and im worried it will shorten the longevity of my lock as it wears in. You can see where the lock is hitting now.

Is that metal being removed, scratches or dirt deposit. I had a little dirt deposit which I cleaned off with a Q-Tip. Also, I open mine gently and make sure there’s no oil on the lock contact.

If i wipe it, it’s still there, it’s just being polished where contact is being made. Im more concerned with the lock face cut stopping short. But it may be like that on all of them, which is why i am curious what other people’s subverts look like.

[RamZar]

This knife is seriously nice. It’s probably one of the highest quality knives i have handled. It’s gorgeous as well. Im extremely impressed. It’s also one of the most fun knives to open I’ve ever had, and it has greatly acoustics.

One question I have regarding mine: is my lock face normal? Anyone have something similar? The cut out doesn’t go all the way over and im worried it will shorten the longevity of my lock as it wears in. You can see where the lock is hitting now.

Is that metal being removed, scratches or dirt deposit. I had a little dirt deposit which I cleaned off with a Q-Tip. Also, I open mine gently and make sure there’s no oil on the lock contact.

If i wipe it, it’s still there, it’s just being polished where contact is being made. Im more concerned with the lock face cut stopping short. But it may be like that on all of them, which is why i am curious what other people’s subverts look like.

Here are similar pictures of mine. Hope that helps...

[Freediver]

I’ve been trying to stay strong but just caved and ordered one after seeing all of the photos here. I just bought a Les George VECP the other week and told myself it would be my last knife for a while…