I’ll just say it straight. I wrote off the Para 3 years ago. Not completely, because I owned one of the early versions in CPM S30V, but that knife has been sitting in my desk for the last couple of years untouched. That alone tells you everything about how I felt about it.
In the vast galaxy of knives that adorn my collection, each with its unique constellation of features, one star burns brightest and remains ever-constant in my everyday orbit: the Spyderco Delica4. Amidst the sea of blades, from the ornate to the functional, the Delica4 is my North Star, guiding me through daily tasks with unmatched…
Whether you’re buying a pocket folding knife for EDC or a fixed blade hunting knife, you have a lot of options when it comes to types of knife steel. And all those options can be more than a little confusing. At its most basic, steel is essentially just iron and carbon. But as we all…
I took my boys camping a few weeks ago, and we did an 18-mile loop around Mt. Mitchell in North Carolina. I brought a few extra pieces of gear to test out, but the picture above is my go-to backcountry setup. I know some will say it’s overkill and you don’t need a big knife,…
Can you carry a fixed-blade knife for EDC? Yes, of course, you can! There are no rules as to what you choose to carry for EDC. It’s all personal preference. Maybe you have been thinking about using a fixed blade for your everyday carry; maybe you want to know some good options, or maybe you…
There is no shortage of EDC knives out there, but if you want to buy an awesome knife and you want a Spyderco, start with any one of these below (in no particular order).
So, you have $50 burning a hole in your pocket and you want a new EDC knife? Well, $50 is the new $100, but your cash doesn’t go nearly as far as it used to. However, I was able to find several gems and solid folders that are worth your hard-earned cash.
The Tenacious is what you might call an entry-level Spyderco knife. You can get one just about anywhere—heck, even Wal-Mart has them—and for some knife aficionados, getting a Tenacious is the first step in a lifelong obsession with Spyderco knives.
Sometimes you get what you pay for, and sometimes—just sometimes—you get a little bit more. Those times are rare, but the Byrd Harrier 2 folding knife is one of those rare instances in which surprising quality comes in a budget-friendly package.
If you’re looking for a capable folding knife that won’t let you down and you’re a fan of Spyderco, then buy the Endela. It’s not a budget folder or a knife with super steel, but an all-around, decent, tool knife to have in your pocket.
I take a closer look at the Spyderco PM3 Lightweight, a knife I was excited to get to see if it could follow in the footsteps of other slimmed down versions that Spyderco has impressed us with. They did not disappoint here! The PM3 Lightweight is a great, light, good looking pocketknife.