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Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Kg
Durham, NC
Feb 06, 2014
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Pocket Clip
my new everyday carry knife
I've been searching for the perfect EDC folder for a while now, and the Spyderco Tenacious fits the bill better than anything I've found since my first EDC knife, a Gerber Paraframe II (before quality control at Gerber went down the toilet). My only beef is that the clip is really tight (I wouldn't recommend loosening the screws), so it's hard to carry on a man's belt, or even on the edge of a pocket unless the pants you're wearing are made of really thin fabric. Hopefully I can break the clip in. It's adjustable for left or right hand and tip-up or tip-down carry.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Davey
Austin
Nov 18, 2014
Pros: Ease of Opening, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Liking it
I haven't used it very hard yet but the knife is good looking and very smooth to open and close. Wish it was made in the USA but no points lost for that. Recommended!
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
John
Canada
Aug 20, 2014
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Overall Quality
Cons: Pocket Clip
Spydercost!
Received it a month ago, fast shipping. This is my new EDC, I had to try Spyderco and this model is simply amazing. Great ergonomy, decent weight, thumbhole works well, sharp out of the box but a few minutes on a stone and it's now lightsaber sharp and the thing is gorgeous. The coating on the blade is not the best but the scratches give it caracter and it might not be the best steel retention wise but for the price you can't go wrong. For those you complain about ''made in china'', take a look at your t-shirt sticker... Thank you!
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
For the price, you will not find a better made folder. Light weight. Great steel. Holds an edge. Spydercos great quality. If you are looking a great knife and don't want to break the bank, look no further then the Spyderco Tenacious.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Tou
Oklahoma
Aug 30, 2014
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Awesome blade
Great value for the money. Razor sharp out of the package. FFG makes slicing and cutting easy. My first spyderco and I know I will be seeing many more spydercos in my collection.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Nice feel in the hand, alignment is perfect out of the box as well as the sharpness. I don’t buy made in China knives but I really loved the feel and quality of this knife. After playing with it at the local knife shop a few times my wife surprised me with it. I’m glad she did. My first Spyderco and a great entry at a reasonable price. I’m really happy to have the Tenacious in my rotation.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Very good service ! It was out of stock in all shops in Germany. We ordered at KnifeCenter. Very good service and very fast delivery to Germany. Thanks !!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Very comfortable grip, not an easy thing to say for somebody with as big of hands as I. Great opening action. Easy to clean. Still reading this? why not just put in an order? Even the finish lasted me longer than most.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
What else can I say that 32 other people haven't already said. I've had my Persistence for a couple of years now and like it just fine, but the extra size on the Tenacious just feels better to me. No play in any direction, lockup at about 30 percent with no lock drift, shaving sharp out of the box. Ergonomics for me are perfect. Like that it has bronze washer pivot rather than teflon bearing. Will buy the rest of the series when I get around to it, the Ambitious, Efficient, and Resilience ,just to have them all. Go ahead, buy one, you won't be sorry. Thanks to Knife Center for the great service!
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Chris
Los Angeles
Mar 26, 2013
Pros: Ease of Opening, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Solid, sharp, sexy
Haven't put it through the daily grind yet, but on first impressions: - Solid construction, smooth functionality - Nice size, feels good in the hand, not a super skinny or wide handle - Great blade shape/grind for utilitarian tasks - Extra sharp out of the box. - Friggin' sexy
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
I order all of my knives from you all, I and I save a lot of money , and most of all I like the service and the fast delivery . Thank you I have been using the Tenacious for 3 weeks . It is my best EDC , it is in my pocket everyday. I use this knife for cutting boxes, chords, plastic containers. I also use this for gardening cutting needs and general wires rope and house hold chores. I like the ergonomics and design of this knife. The edge out of the box is razor sharp. Super fast , smooth deloyment. And the lock is rock solid. The Tenacious , is exceeded my expections and all the research. This is my first Spyderco and I plan on buying another one.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
I was hearing a lot about Spyderco on a bunch of YouTube vids ! They would always bring up the brand and talk good stuff ! Honestly I thought that the blades look to weird for my taste . But I wanted to see you know what the positive reviews were about . I got this one a couple days ago in the mail (knife center quick action)I haven't use it much but the texture of the handle is like nothing I ever had on a knife before , the bird looking alien knife has me mesmerized !truly and amazing edc ,light fast knife.i would recommend this knife !
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Knifemaker
Minnesota
Sep 15, 2013
Pros: Ease of Opening, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Pocket Clip
Excellent value for the money!
I love the G10. It is a nice handle texture. The jimping on the spine of the blade is great when reinforcing the grip with your thumb. It opens smoothly and locks open with authority. I am a convert to loving Spyderco knives. I love their quality and sharpness. The only thing I didn't like about this knife was that it came with the pocket clip in tip down position. I had to go out and buy a set of Torx wrenches. It took a T-6 wrench to change it to tip up carry. I look forward to gutting a deer with this knife this year. This is an extremely good value in a pocket knife when you don't want to shell-out 2 to 3 times as much for a Paramilitary 2.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
I got this knife as replacement for lost Gerber knife I had for many years. In my research I came upon the Spyderco brand. The Tenacious fit my size and budget requirements. I love the quality and feel. It meets my everyday light duty needs. Knife Center was a great place to view such a large variety and styles of knives.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Joseph M
Gary ind
Mar 12, 2012
Pros: Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Great knife, very sharp
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
The Black version looks better to me and attract less attentions. Because there is so many fake Spyderco products selling in the internet, it is prudent to buy from a reputable source. Spyderco should provide a Sheath for carrying this beautiful knife.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Solid knife for EDC.Easy to sharpen and this could definetly go for a higher price. If you're debating whether or not to buy just go ahead, you won't regret anything.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
I bought this knife in the plain blade finish for a buddy- having always been a fan of Spyderco- and was very impressed with the construction, heft, sharpness, and quality of materials. I was skeptical of the China made products since Ive been a spyderco EDC carrier for years (currently the SAGE never leaves my pocket) but I have no more doubts. Spyderco doesnt mess around no matter what. Listen, this is not of the same quality as the SAGE but I bought the knife to have in the yard for work, carry camping and backpacking, and travel with- so I dont have to sweat losing or abusing the the sage. This knife is fantastic. Super sharp out of the box. I added a few drops of quick release oil to smooth the opening which was slightly sticky and noisy on first pull (at this price nothing Id really frown about) and now its open in a flash. Solid lock. Good size for large hands and potential defense if needed. Thinking about getting a few more just to stash in car, emergency kits, etc. Get one.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
This is the perfect EDC knife for white collar guys like me. I wear dress pants and tie to work. Size & weight are just right to comfortably conceal in dress pants change pocket, while large enough to be a practical do-everything (including self-defense) knife. Every aspect from design to materials to workmanship are skillfully executed and purpose driven.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
My edc for defense, solid lock up with no play. g10 feels great in the hand. super sharp out of box. the clip i use with basketball shorts and i can do flips without it even moving. best knife iv ever held and owned.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
When you're buying a knife in the $30-$50 range you generally know what to expect, but of course, with Spyderco we can reasonably expect no less than the best in class. And that's exactly what you get with the Tenacious. The blade is no super steel to be sure, but Spyderco's excellent heat treatment makes up for the cheaper steel big time, so that you're getting a more durable blade that will hold its edge longer than the same steel from another manufacturer. And the shape of the blade is such that it's both a dream to work with and a breeze to sharpen. The jimping on the spine hump is a nice touch that really helps with the harder cutting tasks. A nice little bonus I've found too is that, although the knife isn't technically a flipper, if I hold the knife with four fingers and put my thumb in the top of the Spyderhole and flick straight up, the blade flies out very satisfyingly. The handle is extremely comfortable and easy to hang on to even when wet, and the pocket clip, which can be positioned for right or left, tip up or tip down, does it's job nicely and fits unobtrusively into your hand when cutting. This is my go-to work knife as I have a job that can get very dirty very fast, and I need a knife that will take it all and ask for more but won't mean a loss of $100 - $300 dollars if it goes missing. If that's what you need, BUY IT NOW. This is absolutely a five star knife for its class, and you won't find better.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
EDC. Cutting open packages, boxes, bales, wiring. It came with a great edge on it. All I've had to do is strop it on a dry leather strop to keep the edge. I can shave hairs with this blade. My Kershaw has taken a back seat to the Spydie Tenacious!
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Its just like the tenacious. well duh. only difference is this one is black. again duh. Lockup is solid blade came sharp and can get an insanely sharp edge if you know what your doing. Coating is holding up pretty well for edc tasks. No wood splitting. just cardboard rope tape etc. I think that the hardware issues on the tenacious where the screws were stripping out is fixed because i had to take it apart to clean and oil the knife. Only con is that out of the box the coating makes a squeaking noise from where the ball detent rubs the tang of the blade. after a couple days of wearing in it went away. Flies open when the detent is overcome and the handle is very ergonomic.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Great EDC knife. Good combination of blade steel, handle material, and for its size amazing weight. Bronze phosphor bushings make for a smooth quick opening, lockup is also great, a solid knife from Spyderco.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Chris
, Exeter, California
Jul 06, 2021
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
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I watch a lot of police tv shows, one of my favorite s is Chicago PD. All the main characters seemed to be carrying a Spyderco ( that’s what peaked my interest). Watched a lot of utube videos on the Spyderco knives . Decided to purchase, but not wanting to pay premium prices, hence the Tenacious. It doesn’t matter where the knife is made, for there are a lot of premium knifes out there that are made in China ( WE knifes for instance) All I know is that I have been able to try the Spyderco design for a fraction of the premium price. I love to fidget, so this to me is awesome to play with. Middle finger flick, thumb flick, even pinky flick, it is relaxing. And if I decide to pay out the bigger bucks, at least I will know if it is worth it to me . The Tenacious is light, a great little slicer ( my goto for picnics with bbq steaks and chicken) A great EDC. The fact that it comes from China just makes it that more accessible.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
It’s not the best of the best, but It is a dang good knife for just about everything you need in a folder. Great choice for a first locking folder, good knife to learn how to sharpen, lovely ergonomics, absolutely wonderful blade shape, very solid handle material, and you won’t cry to hard if it gets lost.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Dave
Florida
Feb 26, 2013
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Great affordable EDC
This is a great EDC Knife for around $40. Made in China, but Spyderco has done an excellent job with their QA process. Solid knife for the price.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Randy
Arkansas
Aug 04, 2015
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
A real Sleeper!
The Tenacious is one of those things where you get everything you want in a product without any unpleasant surprises. You really do get a lot of extras in this knife for its price range. It feels and works like a much more expensive knife!
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Nick
Michigan
Dec 14, 2015
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Handle Material
Worth every penny
I use this spyderco for everyday use and Iv found that this knife is the best for just that. It's weight is perfect not to heavy or light, the blade is incredibly sharpe and stays that way for a time even with continuous use.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
This knife is a great value folder! For the amount of money spent, it simply can not be beat. The hardware is upgraded over the older tenacious. The blackout looks awesome. Sure, the steel isn't the best, and the finish on the blade is painted on, but what can you expect for a knife at this price point? Excellent buy in my opinion.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
This knife is one the most high quality folders you can get for the price. Spyderco's chinese plants have extremely good quality control so you can put your trust in this knife. Pull the trigger on this knife and i promise you will not be disappointed. The steel is great for the price. Excellent value for dollar ratio
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Keats
East Coast, US
May 22, 2021
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material
Cons: Lock Type
You can do better
The G-10 is nice, but other than that, the steel is basically low-end and ubiquitous in "bargain" knives. It's a liner lock (also as cheap as you can go), and while Spyderco usually has high-quality everything, it's still a just a liner lock. The price point, for as common as this knife is, is actually VERY high. Yes it will still cut things, but you're basically paying for the brand here. It isn't made in Japan. It isn't made in Taiwan. It's made in China--should tell you all you need to know. I strongly encourage shoppers to do their homework. You can do better. Check other Spyderco products (LOVE the company and most of their knives), Cold Steel, Ka-bar. The Ka-bar Dozer with D2 is a better knife for $20 less.
Spyderco Tenacious Folding Knife 3.38" Black Plain Blade, G10 Handles
Salbooch
New Jersey
Jun 11, 2021
Pros: None
Cons: Weight, Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Handle Material, Lock Type
Cheap Chinese $10 knife Paying for the name
I am super unhappy with this knife. This is cheap Chinese steel and liner lock is super low budget...I'm very suprised spyderco went with this low quality knife MADE IN CHINA". I wasn't expecting much but this knife is the same quality that you would find from a cheap NJ street fair....smh.
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