Holy shit..."as someone born with a number of holes...I have an affinity for spyderco" I fing died laughing.

"As someone born with a number of holes....." -Pete 2024

I would add the Manix 2 to the list.

Who else is here for the spyderco Fun.....get the popcorn

holey cow a new Cedric and Ada review dropped!

Every single time Basal screams righteous indignation into the abyss, it just INSTANTLY makes my day. Thank you. 🔥🐈‍⬛🔥

Im in the uk so unsurprisingly my favourite is the UKPK. I have a salt one and one in Spy27. I love that they are ambidextrous, one hand opening and are as solid in the open position as it's possible to be while not actually locking.... Oh and they cut really well too.

Love Spyderco, and have 3 Stretch models, 2 in ZDP-189 with the 'bulbous' snout, and the other is K390. Recently got the Sage 1 in Maxamet, my 1st Sage, and it is a dream. Many, many other Spydies, and I will not stop. That is my promise to you. Thanks for another enjoyable vid.

Completely agree on the kapara. Just got one and while it is the most expensive knife I own by far it feels worth it. I love all spydercos but this one feels especially premium and it checks all the boxes for my edc, there is nothing I would change about it.

I'm not a steel snob, so I love VG-10 as a user steel. Really wish the VG-10 Stretch 2 came with the straight spine blade.

I just acquired a lightweight Police in K390 and I love it as well.

The Chaparral was my first Spyderco and my very first non gas station knife. Special place in my heart.

I've only had a few spyderco's but man o' man do I love my paramiltary 2 with micarda scales and cruwear steel. I sharpened it once last year (i tend to sharpen often) and I haven't touched the edge at all since! Nice to see that Cedric landed it in his top 5.

My list 1. Stretch 2 XL 2. Chaparral 3. Dragonfly 4. Naitive 5 5. Manix 2

The Paramilitary 2 changed my life. Bought one about 15 years ago and I got the hype.

Spyderco is also my favorite knifemaker. I love the FRN knives, mostly because of the K390 steel that you can get many of the models in. K390 is without a doubt my all-time favorite steel. Some of my favorite K390 FRN's are the lil Temperance, Police 4 lightweight, and the Leaf Jumper (the most underrated Spyderco of all time). Regarding your top 5: 1. I got bored of the Para 2 awhile ago, after carrying them pretty exclusively for like 10 years. It's a great knife, and I have several versions, but I don't really carry it anymore. 2. I bought a Spydiechef several years ago (primarily because of your glowing reviews) and I agree, it's a great knife. It's my "dress up" knife. 3. Never had a Kapara. I had one in hand in a shop once, and just didn't like it, and I've basically disregarded it since. Maybe I'll take another look at it. 4. Never had a Sage. It's just never "grabbed" me visually enough to get me to order one. I do regret that I didn't buy each of the Sage versions when they were in production though, just from a collector standpoint. 5. I have a Stretch in vg10 that I've always found to be pretty "meh". I also have a Stretch 2 in K390. The K390 blade steel transforms it into a different knife. I like it, but I don't really carry it, mostly because I prefer the compression lock for EDC. My all-time favorite - and this hasn't changed since it came out - is the Shaman. The most well-rounded, do everything knife I've ever owned. I do use aftermarket slab-sided scales though, which completely change the carry profile, and the feel in hand.

Endela in Cruwear and K390. Both great knives!

Nice to see the Kapara on the list, totally agree! Hard to argue with the top 5 you picked. Spyderco just has a lot of great designs.

I live near Golden Co ..home of Spyderco factory and store..I love going there to smell the knives “cooking” ..I have a huge collection of Spydies…I have all the early Sage’s hard to come by..

My first ''real knife'' was the Manix 2 G10 allblack in S30v. Awesome knife and after 6 years of blue collar EDC, I added the ATW scale and made it close to perfect. This knife made me fall in love with the Spyderco brand and ethos. The steel variety is something that also keeps me interested in the brand. I later added the PM2 cruwear, Yojimbo 2 cruwear, Chapparal moon and sun, Dragondfly zdp-189 and the Endura VG10 to the collection(my folder are mostly Spydercos). The Manix is still my #1 after 9 years of ownership, followed by the Chapparal for the office and dressed events. peace!

Great video as always... I never hear anyone talking about the Spyderco Watu. Its my favorite design-wise. I know it's not a work knife but it's very slicey. Anyone else love the Watu?

The Watu, Spyopera and Manix 2 are the only things missing that I like as well.

You know another knife brand with a hole that Pete loves? Huusk. 😂

Sheep’s foot Caribbean is one of the greats as well, I clip it in my trunks and swim through salty creeks ocean and river 3 days a week and it just works so well !

100% Manix 2 is my favorite. PM3 in S100v is incredible, I cut a entire memory foam queen mattress into small pieces in like 40 minutes and the thing is still sharp.

Great list. I would add the Manix 2 and remove the Sage 5.

Agree on Kapara. It’s so slim in the pocket, so much blade, amazing ergonomics and the design is perfect for casual food prep. Plus it’s just beautiful

My favourite spyderco is the Perrin Street Bowie.

Wildest intro ever, I love this guy 😂

I am lucky i live 3 minutes away from Spyderco HQ.

The stretch 2xl is one of my favorite knives of all time.

I'm missing the Shaman, Native 5 and Manix 2 in the list. Agree with the PM2 and Stretch 2 making the list while the Para 3 does not.

The spydiechef Is my favorite. Really impressed with its functionality and its very comfortable to use and carry for edc. Glad to see it made your top 5!

Great intro line! If I was drinking milk it would have come out of my nose.

I would not have guessed that #1 in a million years. You are deviating from the norm and that's what I come here for. Well done.

Glad Sage 5 made your list! That one and a Native 5 are my most carried and used.

Hey Pete, would love to see you get your hands on the upcoming stretch 2 xl in CTS-PD#1

I have only one Spyderco... the Chef, which I love.

CQI Spydiechef 🙌🏽

Pete, when you held that wonderful red & black box in the thumbnail I knew what I was doing next. Just do it for every thumbnail and I'll be here! And then if you want switch topics I won't remember why I clicked on the video. YES, I am saying you can use me for the views.😄 Take Care!

Stretch 2 with the bulbous tip 😂. Yer killin me Pete . I hope all is well with you brother .

As an Aussie knife enthusiast I really enjoy your content Pete but having neglected the Manix2 is a huge oversight. In my humble opinion it is great performer and in the s110v version my daily carry .

Great content as always! Can say for sure that you influenced me a lot into getting bit by the Spyder! My top 5: 1- Manix 2 2- Chaparral 3- Caribbean 4- PM 2 5- Endura 4 Wharncliffe Honorable mentions: Dragonfly, Delica 4, Shaman, SpyOpera

Funny I was sharpening my stretch 2 in K390 while watching your video, just by chance and I w-holeheartedly agree with you on the stretch 2. I have dozen spyderco's and the stretch 2 is definitely my favorite for EDC and work (carpenter). it's such a good knife that I've almost stopped rotating through my other knives for EDC.

I love my standard Sage 5. Thank you for the validation! I consider it a perfect EDC. Sadly, it appears to be discontinued in favor of the lightweight version. I'm glad I got mine in time.

The stretch 2 k390 is also my most carried knife. For work, I almost always carry the stretch 2 and a full serrated delica in k390.

ohhhh Realllllly

Looking for a new spyderco so perfect timing

I don't wanna be "that Guy" but the shaman is the do it all spyderco. Tough with a great feeling handle and as solid as the Manix 2. Great vid tho. Purchased a Kapara right after watching, cheers!

great video- I think I need a sage 5

Frn spydercos are by far my favorite edc knives. Salt 2 in h2 is absolutely fantastic for lw summer carry Stretch 2 in k390 is one of my favorites too

Love my k390 stretch! The 15V manix 2 is right there with it.

Preface: I got some bigass hands My list probably goes: 1.Manix 2 XL (had the OG S30V version since it was new, the G10 is now smooth from carry over the years, but I've been enamored with the CruCarta variant) 2. OG Calypso/Endura 4 (Miss the ZDP-189 version I lost in a movie theater years ago. Think the Stretch 2 XL will supplant this, but I haven't pulled the trigger yet) 3. Native 4/5 4. Chaparral/Sage 5. Kiwi (Jigged bone was my favorite) There's been other great ones. I had a Centofante 4 that was great, but those handles were on the cheap side, even for FRN. The Gayle Bradley 2 is amazing, but I wish it had a touch better lockbar access. The Smock is great, but I feel it'd perform better for me if it was full flat ground. The Para Military 2's compression lock cutout isn't quite far back enough so my thumb interacts with it uncomfortably. The Military 2 gets around that, but it's borderline unwieldly large for some EDC tasks (but the S110V is sweet). The Matriarch with Wave is fun and wicked, but very purpose-built for self defense.

The official list, I hope the spydiechef makes the cut!

Thank you for your service Australia man.

Sold off a bunch of my collection a couple years ago. The only one I really miss is the Sage 5. I also really like the Manix 2 lightweight for a big hand filling folder

Finally another video from Pete 💃

I Think like Pete would love the leaf jumper, It’s like a more compact Stretch 2 with nearly the same cutting length and no jimping.

Manix 2 XL is easily one of the best hard use folders on the market and my favorite Spyderco.

5 own 4. lost 3. no interest 2. maybe in the future. 1. Happy with the PM2. Great video, Pete. Thanks for posting.

The police is approaching sword stature

Great selection. Hard to trim it down to five!

My first spyderco, I just happened upon for a steal so I bought 2. The Opus. Dicontinued now but man for a PM2/PM1 Alt, it is really a nice knife.

Hey Pete, great video! I totally agree with the Stretch 2 and PM 2 in the Top 5, but I really think the Manix 2 has to be in there (it wasn't even given an honorable mention!😱). To me, the Manix 2 is such a great size, blade shape, and, IMO, the ergonomics are even better than the PM2 and Stretch 2 - which are both tough to beat (unless you prefer a more neutral handle with less 'çhoils'/finger grooves)! I'm glad you mentioned the Spydie Chef and Capara - those are 2 knives that I previously discounted because they look a bit weird/nerdy to me (same issue with the Gayle Bradley); however, maybe I need to give these 2 a second consideration! So many cool knives and not enough paychecks! Thanks Pete - fun and interesting to watch and hear your perspective - especially with all your experience with Spyderco's! 😎👍Edit: Oh yeah, and the Shaman! We cannot forget the Shaman!!!!! So Good!

Love the police 4 lw k390. Stretch 2 k390 and xl cruwear. Shaman,sage 5 lw. Military 2 crucarta is one of my favorites. Too many to list 👍🏻 great content!!

I love the Spyderco design philosophy and they are my favorite folding knife maker. The knives just fit my hand nicely and the blades are stellar performers. My top 5 favorite pocket companions are: 1) Positron; 2) ParaMilitary 2; 3) Mantra 3; 4) Autonomy 2; 5) tied between the Tenacious in S35VN and the Manix 2 I love the compression lock as it is quick to stow the blade without the risk of getting my fingers caught in the path of the blade. Spyderco designs just rock!

I too have liquidated some items that I regret selling. It’s actually quite a list🤦🏻‍♂️ Thanks for all the content Pete👍🏻

I only have three kinds of spyderco’s … 2 delicate 1 endura and their fixed enuff in k390 … all are amazing … I would add the aqua salt if I was going to add another to the collection ! Thanks for the vid !

Thank you, mt top 5 are completely different, shows what a great company Spyderco is!

spyderco junior is seriously underrated folder

I own a lot of Spydercos. My favorites are my 3 Endura 4s. The Ergos fit me well and it comes in a good many versions.

Centrofante 3 is always a favorite. It's shark look. Slicing ability. My favorite

I absolutely enjoyed this, and myst say, you are the best knife reviewer. Thanks for what you do. My keeper spydercos for now are the s45 pm2, s30 shaman, h2 stretch 2 xl, lc200 siren, and s30 manix 2. I'm selling the P.I.T.S even though it's cool, as well as the Tenacious because it doesn't stay locked

I have an older version of the Police model that came etched PIG Pride ... Integrity .. Guts .... ( I bought it during my DREMEL time ... cutting in serrations .. LOL )

Thanks Pete, I enjoyed your breakdown of favorite Spydies. While I only have 5 Spydercos now I will get more. Eyeing the XL Stretch 2 in K390 or Cruware. The Dragonfly is also intriguing. So far the Manix 2 or Police 4 gets the mostcpocet time with me.

My Lil' Temperance 3 is my fave EDC. It fits my big hands, is legal in LA at just under 3", and there's no confusion about what is or isn't part of the blade since the grip is entirely GRP. The blade is also so beefy, 4 mm thick, I don't have to worry about anything with that knife in my hand. I also have the SpydieChef which I absolutely love, but I don't carry it with me everywhere I go like I do with the Lil' Temperance. I want to save the edge for times when I know I'll want to prep food, or when I'm out sailing, where the LC200N steel is immune to salt water.

Para 3 in Cru-Wear is my favorite - it's my EDC (Every Day Counter knife - I work from home and it lives on my kitchen counter) and gets the most use out of any of my non-kitchen knives. I have the Shaman as well - it's ok (and actually feathersticks quite well), but prefer the Para 3 for most cutting tasks that you'd use an "EDC" for if you're not working on a farm or industrial setting. It's a great little knife and carries extremely well on those rare occasions it's in my pocket (with a deep carry clip on it).

I’m on board with your top 5, although I’d dump the chef for the Bowie for opening and access to the spydie hole alone! No shaman or manix either? Shaman is one of my favs for sure, and the lw manix in maxemet is a beast with a better lock than the stretch series. Although I do love the k390 stretch too! Great vid!

Good list Pete. Gotta say, other than the price my Slysz Bowie is my all time favorite knife; and I've owned Sebenzas. Surprised you didn't mention the Bradley 2. Love that thing too

Greetings Pirmin From Switzerland 🇨🇭 You Are Make Very good Videos Greetings to Australia 🇦🇺

I started collecting Spydercos with a PM2 in S45VN, and its perfectly broken-in action makes it hard to stay away for too long. I think the Para 3 is more comfortable in hand - a lot of people including myself say it feels like a natural extension - but the extra thickness and weight (for its size) compromise the ease of carrying it in the pocket.

My favorite Spyderco knives are: Para3 digi camo + S45VN Sage 1 Maxamet Delica4 Manix 2 Cruwear Endela wharncliffe K390 Native5 regular S30V version Endura ZDP-189 British racing green

I'm a long time Spyderco fan, have about 30, Spydiechef a great knife but my favourite is the Drunken - yes its expensive - I bought mine used with a reground blade - splendid knife 😇

Excellent video as always. Basil cameos are also appreciated. Did I miss the Manix 2 here? I’m curious where it fits in.

I really liked the Spydie Chef, but had a lot of lockup issues with my 3 last ones. I really wish Spyderco started using lock bar inserts on their frame locks, and I think most of the lockup issues would be solved. The Manix 2 & Manix 2 LW (especially now that they can be taken apart) are great knives for the money, I think I paid $130 for my Rex 45 LW & around $160 for the CruCarta.

My favorite Spyderco is the Manix 2 lightweight in SPY27. I don't mind the frn scales because they are solid on this model

best intro ever

Bought a Delica .. Spydie Chef ( grail knife .. but not so good in the hand ) ... and a bunch of others ... But my oldest and most loved ..... Pro Grip Stainless in G2 steel

The k390 Stretch 2 is my favorite Spyderco as well. I have most of the k390 series too. Second is probably k390 wharncliffe Endura or Delica. I don't like the way the wharncliffe models look but they perform really well.

Hey Pete, great list! Personally, I would have had the Gayle Bradley 2 on the list somewhere, but thats just my opinion, and some of these on your list, I havent used. I'd recommend grabbing one of the BladeHQ exclusive's in Cruwear, if you haven't had one yet.

Great list! I have always liked the look of the Centofante but never bought one because of the VG10 steel. I think the Gayle Bradley is a great option with way better steel. There is a Cru Wear GB2 which is great I also love the Kepara in case I need to dress up and still carry a decent size knife. Yes to the Spydie Chef too. I just like it it’s the best knife for slicing the lime in Gin and Tonic.

And another vid. You’re spoiling us!

Have you had the opportunity to handle that Stretch 2 in G10 and Cruwear? Too pricey for me but I imagine it is quite nice. I just got that M4 Tenacious and I am pretty sure it is going to be my go to work knife going forward.

Honorable mention..Bob Lum Chinese. I have the large version, a beautiful knife.

K390 for the win, love the patina on my Delica 4.

Yes the spyderco police 4 is perfection, it is my all time favorite.

Manix, pm2, native 5, stretch 2 , gayle bradley 2, sage 5 and kapara would round out my top 6 and a honorable mention. It really kills me to not be able to put the delica and endela in there. The gayle brandly 2 is such a slept on knife amoung the community and it's such a great knife.

For some reason previous comment got deleted. I love the chapparal personally and would put it near the top, I bought all the variations except the FRN. It is the perfect size for functional gentlemans pocket carry and the bare minimum for a full hand grip using the choil. I love the carribbean too. But yes, for functionality least the Stretch 2 is probably the most solid recommend for a work bag.

Excellent choices!! Any of the Slysz designed Spydies are incredible. I doing have a Bowie because of the BS hyper driving the price way out of what’s it’s worth but it is a damn good knife. But I LOOOOVE my Techno 2, swayback and chef!

I used to think Spydercos were the ugliest knives on the face of the planet,lol, until the Yojimbo came out. I got the Yojimbo and ended up giving it to a relative. I 've got the Yojumbo now and love it! I just ordered the the Manix 2 XL with brown micarta and cant wait to get it in.