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brancron wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:39 am

Over the last couple years (and last year especially) my preference has been towards larger knives, especially larger folders with clips. But I still like them light! I used to think the Military was too big but for some reason it's perfect for me now (and the PM2 seems a little squashed in comparison). I still like small slipjoints though, which I usually carry in suit pants or slacks at work.

Tristan_david2001 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:45 am

They’ve stayed the same all year. Temperance’s for hard use fixed blades, kopas calys and calypso’s for edc folder carry

vivi wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:52 am

One thing I feel like a lot of people overlook with deep carry clips is how they affect in hand ergonomics. Maybe the people buying them prioritize that less than me, but I've handled a few spydies with lynch clips and felt like the in hand feel took a dramatic hit for the worse. Having handled a few spydercos with aftermarket clips, or folders from other brands in general, I can tell spyderco puts a lot of thought into how the clip feels while using the knife. Something I really appreciate.

twinboysdad wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:13 am

I went way smaller. I detest scratching my cars with pocket clips so I have basically gone Dfly or Manbug with lanyard in the pocket

Albertaboyscott wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:40 am

Preferences stayed the same. I like larger folders like pm2, shaman etc. What has changed drastically for me is my spending on knives. I bought two 15v knives and a waterway in 2023. Normally I'd buy 6-12 in a year. Prices have just gotten too high to justify.

vivi wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:54 am

brancron wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:39 am

Over the last couple years (and last year especially) my preference has been towards larger knives, especially larger folders with clips. But I still like them light! I used to think the Military was too big but for some reason it's perfect for me now (and the PM2 seems a little squashed in comparison). I still like small slipjoints though, which I usually carry in suit pants or slacks at work.

If you haven't tried the Police Lightweight, sounds like it could be a winner for you.

Tristan_david2001 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:45 am

They’ve stayed the same all year. Temperance’s for hard use fixed blades, kopas calys and calypso’s for edc folder carry

Oof, might be time to consider tracking down a Province, Aqua Salt or something else a little beefier.

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:37 am

My comment was not on what you like for yourself - again, I totally do understand "people not concerned with weight".
I also totally understand people who carry folders solely for sd, like you, despite I never do.

It was about you saying that you don´t have understanding for people who might have other needs or preferences than you.

It is also not about "knife weight in relation to body weight".

Just like folks in some cases might prefer S90V over VG10, or the feel of a smooth scale over a rough one iwb, low weight can be nice in some scenarios, for example:

- In floppy, light garment pockets (iwb not being a good alternative, since for example untucked shirt and other layers make it harder to get to and put back the knife) - especially when being active.
- In light zippered pockets, where the folder gets carried loose and unclipped: Nicer if it is light, also tends not to make holes in the pocket as much over time
- In mountaineering and ultralight hiking: Every more or less serious mountaineer will keep the carry load light (more important when covering a lot of vertical distance than on flat hikes, especially in technically demanding terrain) and choose gear accordingly.
Admittedly my folder is probably the LAST item I consider then, but still it is nice if it is as light as possible while still offering the needed capability.
- And then there is just the appreciation for the amazing knife designing that is necessary to invent and built a folder that is robust and capable, but still very light. Imo a lot harder to do and more fascinating than just using a heavy construction.

No offense meant, btw.! For me there is just a difference between: "I can´t imagine being ever in a scenario where I´d want feature xy" and "I don´t understand people who ARE in those scenarios and thus DO like feature xy".

vivi wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:40 am

Naperville wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:57 pm

- I was never concerned with weight, and I don't understand people concerned with weight.

Depends on my outfit and activity. If I'm wearing my truspec cargo pants and a thick gun belt and standing around during a graveyard security shift, I don't mind a heavy knife.

If it's summer and I'm in running shorts and I have the day off, I don't want to pack an 8oz folder and feel it bouncing around while I go for runs, play disc golf, hike, etc.

How much stuff you carry matters too. If I'm packing light I have a car key, lightweight wallet, 2.5-4.5oz folder and a phone. Other days I'll add a 5" flashlight, a gun and spare mags, a pocket multitool, a full sized multitool, a second work phone, etc. so ounces quickly turn into pounds.

I weigh a lean 220 but I still notice the difference between a 4oz folder and 6oz folder, or a 19lb road bike and a 25lb road bike, or boots vs trail runners vs barefoot style shoes. External weight carries differently than internal.

PanChango wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:20 am

My lock preference has changed, but it was more due to necessity than anything else. I had always been a fan of the backlock, but I took a 400 mile bicycle trip on which I compressed nerves in both my hands. I had reduced strength and numbness for a couple months in both hands and was unable to easily unlock the delica that I was carrying at the time. The compression lock was not a problem and ended up favoring knives with that lock.

Size, carry orientation, and steel preferences haven't changed much for me.

Wartstein wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:59 am

Albertaboyscott wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:40 am

Preferences stayed the same. I like larger folders like pm2, shaman etc. What has changed drastically for me is my spending on knives. I bought two 15v knives and a waterway in 2023. Normally I'd buy 6-12 in a year. Prices have just gotten too high to justify.

Really like the waterway so far. I may add some jimping but other than that no complaints. I like that the sheath rides high. This will be my dedicated fishing knife so will be sitting a lot while carrying. Love the blade shape. My gf said it looked scary when she first saw it. I gave to her to cut up some veggies etc. Now it "looks cool"

How do you like the Waterway?

I am really enjoying mine, though it has small cons (carries high, blade not perfectly suited, but also not designed for really "brutal" fixed blade work (but this is exactly why it is so good in knife tasks))

Anyway, shoutout to the disco´ed Waterway as long as it can be found ! (I think for example here https://www.dlttrading.com/spyderco-wat ... alt-series in the US and here https://www.com2you-biwak.de/Spyderco-F ... -G-10.html in Europe)

vivi wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:42 pm

PanChango wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:20 am

My lock preference has changed, but it was more due to necessity than anything else. I had always been a fan of the backlock, but I took a 400 mile bicycle trip on which I compressed nerves in both my hands. I had reduced strength and numbness for a couple months in both hands and was unable to easily unlock the delica that I was carrying at the time. The compression lock was not a problem and ended up favoring knives with that lock.

Size, carry orientation, and steel preferences haven't changed much for me.

That's one of the reasons I've kept a Military in the collection all these years. When my hand is injured it's a pretty easy knife to operate.