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Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: None
Best Spyerco for me
I had wanted this knife for a long time, and when they put it on sale, I had to buy it. I don't like most Spydercos because the only blade deployment method was the hole in the blade. But with this being a flipper, it was the only Spyderco that spoke to me. First, this is a big knife and could voilate laws in some locales. If you have big hands, the frame is large enough to accomodate a full grip for all but NFL linemen or NBA players. The action is butter. Very smooth and quiet. As others have commented, then detent is fairly weak, but since I carry it tip down, I have not had a issue with accidental opening while in pocket. The pocket clip makes it ride high in the pocket, so it isn't a deep carry option. I have thought about drilling additional holes in the clip and trimming the top of the clip to make it ride lower, but haven't done it yet. The blade is an excellent design. It has a very thick spine and a flat grind down to the edge, and it is a very efficient cutter. The spine thickness combines with the shape of the tip give it a very strong tip despite the flat grind. It came razor sharp, and the edge is evenly ground tip to choil and symmettrical on both sides (something that isn't as common as you would think even in knives at this price point). I love this knife and it will stay in my daily carry rotation. Highly recommend.
