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CHIRO1989
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Spyderco question

I have a friend travelling to Japan this year:
Are Spyderco's a better bargain if purchased in Japan?
Any particular models stand out as an EDC to those that have owned them?
Do they have Spyderco storefronts or are they sold in sporting goods/hardware store/ specialty shops?
I have no experience with them other than fondling them, my budget would be in the $100-125 range.
Thanks
Are Spyderco's a better bargain if purchased in Japan?
Any particular models stand out as an EDC to those that have owned them?
Do they have Spyderco storefronts or are they sold in sporting goods/hardware store/ specialty shops?
I have no experience with them other than fondling them, my budget would be in the $100-125 range.
Thanks
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Switched to a OD green/black blade Benchmade Griptilian a couple years ago when the last Endura got lost. Seems to be a better at edge retention, is smoother opening/closing, and can be opened with either the hole in the blade or by simply pulling the Axis lock backward and letting gravity or a wrist flick do the job.
Either way, online shopping is your friend. Try Blade HQ.
"Nothing is safe from stupid." - Zee
- George Orwell
That is a pretty good discount, thanks
My only "nice" knives are my Benchmades and my Kershaws, I have no complaints, but if I can get a Spyderco cheaper in Japan, then I feel like I should have one of those too.
I just toss my knives in my checked luggage, never had any issue with anybody in Customs or TSA:uhm:
I've had mine for 5-6 years and have carried it every day, since, and haven't wanted to buy another knife. It does everything I want and holds an edge longer than anything I've owned in the past.
There are also the questions like blade length, fixed blade vs folder, action types, transporting in vehicle's console and other areas that are unclear to most including LEOs themselves. If you ask someone about a fish filet knife on your belt you'll get quite a few "Well, if ..." statements. The NC "weapons laws" are just crazy to me from the CHP doesn't cover this or that to pepper spray regs. Heck, I was told I was in violation because I carried my kubaton key chain tuck inside the waist of my jeans ... CONCEALED??? ... a wooden stick keychain?
- George Orwell
I will have to recheck the regs. The last I read, a fixed blade of any length was considered a weapon. A folder less than 4 inches was considered a tool, as long as it was not a switchblade, gravity knife (can be opened with a ballistic motion).
I can't even remember it's been so long
I'm are G10
I also have a Fallkniven folding knife that's a VERY excellent knife, but I'm afraid to carry it. I already lost one.
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
Speak Softly & Carry a Big Stick !! =Roosevelt=
There you go, old chap.