Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight Folding Knife 2.92" K390 Satin Plain Blade, Blue FRN Handles Chuck
Westborough, Massachusetts
Aug 31, 2023
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: Pocket Clip
Amazing Knife in K390!!
This is by far my most favorite Spyderco I’ve ever owned. The ergos and compression lock are great. Unfortunately my clip broke at work (my fault) and I ordered a deep carry clip off of Etsy from “blade4sell”. Now the knife is Perfect!
Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight Folding Knife 2.92" K390 Satin Plain Blade, Blue FRN Handles
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: None
First impressions
I have several knives in K390 and I like the steel for rellative ease of sharpening, edge holding ability and ease of maintenance. On the Lil' Temperance 3 I like the handle size and overall design. I have no need to use the knife at this moment, it is held back and will likely go into rotation at some point. I like this knife as designed, great job.
Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight Folding Knife 2.92" K390 Satin Plain Blade, Blue FRN Handles
Pros: None
Cons: None
Finally a compression lock in k#()
This knife has outstanding ergos and is very flickable. I'm happy to finally have a compression lock in k#() for the best in deployability and edge retention. Seki City fit and finish too boot. I'll just need a deep pocket clip and it will be perfect.
Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight Folding Knife 2.92" K390 Satin Plain Blade, Blue FRN Handles
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality
Cons: Pocket Clip
Unstoppable !!
I used this knife to remove heavily caulked baseboards from my brother in laws’s home after the last hurricane. This was when two utility blades failed. Also, just to see how it faired, when I got home I carved a spoon out of a piece of wood. This k390 is superb at carving wood. Needless to say, I now own 2 cause i thought I lost one and immediately ordered another. Very happy with this knife. It Will be the folder I take to the woods and for anything else for that matter. The only slight. Complaint I have is both knives have a slightly soft detent. As I use this as a working knife and not a fidget knife (have plenty of others for that), the light detent is no concern. The lock up is super secure, no movement. I highly recommend this knife.
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