Spyderco Tenacious

Tetsubo

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Nov 22, 2009, 6:43:31 AM11/22/09

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My wife has asked what I would like for Yule. I think I might like a
Spyderco Tenacious as a new EDC. I've watched a number of YouTube
reviews but I was wondering what people on the newsgroup thought? I've
seen one negative opinion about the liner lock's ability to hold. But
everything else has been rather positive. And it's a great price point.
Any thoughts?
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Michael Koblic

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Nov 22, 2009, 7:59:47 PM11/22/09

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"Tetsubo" <tet...@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> My wife has asked what I would like for Yule. I think I might like a
> Spyderco Tenacious as a new EDC. I've watched a number of YouTube reviews
> but I was wondering what people on the newsgroup thought? I've seen one
> negative opinion about the liner lock's ability to hold. But everything
> else has been rather positive. And it's a great price point. Any thoughts?
> --

Once I have seen a simple move that neatly disengages most liner locks while
in use I avoid them like a plague. I confirmed the validity of the said move
on all of my liner lock knives.

Have you considered the Manix2?

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Michael Koblic
Campbell River, BC

nobody >

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Nov 22, 2009, 8:06:45 PM11/22/09

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Michael Koblic wrote:

>> --
>
> Once I have seen a simple move that neatly disengages most liner locks while
> in use I avoid them like a plague. I confirmed the validity of the said move
> on all of my liner lock knives.
>
> Have you considered the Manix2?
>

Curiosity... can you describe the "move" or have a URL that describes it?

Tetsubo

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Nov 23, 2009, 7:24:57 AM11/23/09

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Michael Koblic wrote:

The Manix 2 does look nice. But it's out of my current price range.
While the Tenacious falls within that range.

Michael Koblic

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Nov 23, 2009, 8:43:58 PM11/23/09

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"Tetsubo" <tet...@comcast.net> wrote in message

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> The Manix 2 does look nice. But it's out of my current price range. While
> the Tenacious falls within that range.
>

How about one of the back-locks (Endura, Delica)?

Michael Koblic

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Nov 23, 2009, 8:48:13 PM11/23/09

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"nobody >" <useneth...@aol.com> wrote in message
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I shall try to dig up the video clip. Basically, stick the point into
something hard, then grip the knife in a forward grip with one of the
fingers on or near the liner-lock. Twist clockwise and flex simultaneously.
The liner lock will give. Not everytime but often enough for it to be an
issue. I have done it just holding the blade in my left hand. With a
plethora of other choices I see no reason to take that particular risk.

nobody >

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Nov 24, 2009, 2:02:44 AM11/24/09

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I can visualize the process, it makes sense.
But, I don't usually stress my knives that way... but then I've not been
in any knife fights (except with my wife :} )

That's one reason why one of my favorite "actions" is Allen Elishewitz's
E-Lock (CRKT Starlight, and others)

Tetsubo

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Nov 24, 2009, 5:50:59 AM11/24/09

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Michael Koblic wrote:

Frankly I've just never been enamored of their lines. Yeah, I'm being a
picky twit. I like a wider, more substantial design I guess. My current
EDC is a Junkyard Dog II.

Good Soldier Schweik

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Nov 24, 2009, 6:23:19 AM11/24/09

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But then, how often does one stab something; and twist?

cheers,

Schweik
(goodsoldierschweikatgmaildotcom)

nobody >

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Nov 24, 2009, 9:45:05 PM11/24/09

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I can visualize the process, it makes sense.

cmoo...@gmail.com

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Dec 23, 2009, 6:56:01 AM12/23/09

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It's a truly awesome knife at any price. But for $35.00 it is
unbeatable. I bought two and the combo edge is my EDC.

.....Chris

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