Spyderco Tenacious G10 Satin 18

Bought this soon after my great experience with the Persistence . Loads of positive reviews for this model and they are totally justified , same great fit and finish and an overall quality feel . The blade is superb , beautifully ground and seriously sharp straight out of the box . My only negative point is the same as the Persistence in that the " Spydy hole " needs attention as it is pretty sharp and tough on the thumb especially while its breaking in. I also noted some people mentioning it feeling heavy or bulky but i honestly didnt get that at all. Just like before im looking for my next Spyderco but this time a UK legal carry , hope the HH UK pk isnt going too be long ! Paul.

Why is this knife so good ? I have a few blades; Delica, Paramilitary 2, Para 3, Ray Mears Spyder wolf and The Tenacious ( black blade ) as well as a Sebenza and few others knives Helle, Fallkniven etc. I was very impressed by the Tenacious ( which I purchased four years ago recommended by an expert a lady bushcrafter ) that I assumed the more expensive, lighter, slightly shorter bladed Spyderco knives MUST be better and decided to work my way through them and see slowly realizing they are not, to the point that these knives are back in their box or passed to my mates. The Para 3 and Delica both had blade play out of the box which I can only put down to poor engineering and quality control , both expensive knives made in USA and Japan where you would expect better. The Tenacious made in China locks solid no blade play after 4 years. So the Tenacious is a great knife: As a cooking knife, it slices very well and the blade is wide enough for spreading sandwiches ,As a camp knife it will batten fire wood, dress sticks etc. The black finish is unobtrusive in my pocket at work, The blade is a slightly more malleable so it is easy to sharpen and less worrying if you drop it or slip when in use. Which has made me realise that this is the best all round knife to flick open and own. And For £50 quid if you loose it or break it (which I doubt )it's a shame but buy another one from HH, and have it the next day.

My first Spyderco! I have to say, having only owned it for 6 hours, I'm already mightily impressed! Excellently presented in a nice looking padded box and with a welcoming leaflet from Spyderco,, it helped make the unboxing a little special for a blade enthusiast. It looks superb and well built and feels great in your hand. The deployment of the blade is very smooth and easy with the spidey hole, and it locks up nicely. The pocket clip is nice and being ambidextrous, tip up or tip down carry, it will suit everyone. The G10 scales feel nice, with just the right amount of grip, and all the edges are nicely chamfered. The hardware all sits flush and look good. I like the open pillar design, and the liners have been milled making it a nice weight. This knife slices like an absolute champ! It was employed in slicing some tomatoes to go with my lunch and it made effortless work of them with nice fine slices. I like to use my knives in everyday roles, such as in the kitchen, or opening mail etc, so can see this replacing my Rat 1 for a little while. It will certainly be going with me on my next camping trip! Highly recommend to anyone!

The folder itself is all you would expect from a Spyderco. Razor sharp with no blade play. This was my first Spyderco but surely not my last. Heinnie Haynes is in itself another wonder. I ordered this folder on Friday afternoon and got it in Portugal where I live on Monday morning. Absolutely outstanding service. The only thing with I was slightly disappointed, but it was a matter of timing, was that today, 4 days after I bought the tenacious, it's 4 euros cheaper. But like I said my bad luck and nothing else.

Ive had a few spydercos from all 3 factories. In my experiemce the fit and finish of the tenacious is better than the US made spydercos. Mine came with 0 faults. Blade perfectly centered, no play, smooth as glass and a strong lockup. The blade is the perfect size, the ergonomics are fantastic and the deployment is fast and easy. The blade steel is a great user steel, it doesn't hold an edge as long as something like s30v, but it is much much easier to resharpen, especially in the field. If you're looking for a hard use, no bollocks knife then get this. Great value and one hell of a user. Cannot reccomend it enough. You'll be hooked the moment you take it out of the box

fantastic knife with all the features of a more expensive Spyderco for a fraction of the cost. This is a great way to see if you like Spydercos without breaking the bank. For your money you get a good sized knife with an excellent heat treat, keeps and edge very well and is a one handed opener. It's a no brainer - buy one! Particularly handy for general fishing and. Oating duties since the stainless resist the salt water and it can be so easily opened one handed.

I bought one as back up. Did a few months out on the ground. Need to shave before my UK flight and it worked great with a good soap up in the security base.

My main work knife. Wouldnt spend much more than this on a work knife because they get used for things they probablt shouldnt and id be afraid ti break it if i paid more and if im afraid to use it whats the point of having it? This is great like others have said its like a more expensive knife sharpens easily and holds its razor edge well. Used it everyday for over 6 months and its still like new. Buy one!

I have had this knife for about7 years now and I'm very pleased with it. Its very affordable. Its quite large and the quality is what you would expect from Spyderco. I actually keep it in my wash bag so at times it gets very damp, But because its stainless steel and waterproof it has never tarnised or developed any rust. If you are looking for a large folder that doesnt cost over £50 and wont rust, this knife is one for the short list.