C07S-Police-Initial Impressions

[knifenerd]

Received my Police SS Serrated yesterday and thought I would share my initial impressions:



First, the knife is surprisingly thin. Yet very strong due to the SS handles. Due to the "thiness" it is very easy to carry for a knife of it's size. Even IWB carry is quite comfortable, probably because of the smooth contours--no sharp edges to bother you.



I went for the SS version because my feeling was that the tip strenghth would be greater than that of the flat grind of the G-10 version. Also, the smooth SS surfaces will not "hang up" in clothing if rapid access is necessary.



The steel (ATS-55) should be more than adequate for the intended use of occaisional rope/material cutting and back up tactical.



I frequently carry more than one knife, like many of you and this should be a good compliment to somewhat smaller plain-edged knife like my Sebie or even the Cuda EDC in 154CM.



The knife arrived in perfect condition. QC, fit and finish are all top notch. The blade action is a little "tight" but that will loosen up in time. Better to start off a little on the tight side. There is absolutely no "wobble" in any direction.



I might add, that due to the "thiness" the blade has to be perfectly centered to avoid rubbing of the blade on the scales. No rubbing. Perfectly centered blade.



Overall: Very impressed. A precisely manufactured piece. Some may question the possible slipperyness of the SS scales. I don't see this as a prob. at this point. It could also be checkered or textured in some way if desired.



Dick AKTI #A001365

[Jeff/1911]

Dick,

Thank you for your report. It was just what I needed as a "fix" while awaiting the arrival of mine; exactly the same model.

Does your knife have the "David Boye dent" in the locking lever?

My good friend recently became the delighted owner of his first Spydie; a stainless steel Rookie. He talks about the "glide" potential of these knives going either in or out of the pocket/waistband, by virtue of the s/s handles. I agree. In fact, it was after handling (and trial carrying) his stainless rookie that I became educated & aware of the intoxicating lure of the stainless steel handled Spyderco knife.

My thoughts on these: Firstly; they are just plain beautiful. They gleam with a subdued richness. Next, they heft like something that will really last...and most certainly are not "too heavy". What's 5 1/2 ozs' to carry around anyway? Further, these knives are as slick as can be to "draw" and "reholster". I didn't think I'd find a knife more smoooth than my micarta Calypso's, but I believe these truly are. They are at least AS smooth as the micarta...and that is really saying something. Finally, the satisfyingly positive way that you can "drop" the s/s knives open is fabulous. The momentum of the heavy handle really makes this technique work.

By the way, I suggest that your new Police model will loosen just the right amount in fairly short order. My friends Rookie started off quite tight, and now is so smooth and effortless to open that it is remarkable. It may take a while to break in through cycling the action...but I suspect that you won't find these repetitions too much of a chore. Grin.

Congratulations on your recent acquisition of this true Spyderco classic!

Cheers, Jeff/1911.


Edited by - Jeff/1911 on 6/16/2001 12:42:39 AM

[sam the man..]

I think the flat-ground G-10 police is rather cool <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[knifenerd]

Yes, Jeff. Mine has the Boye &quot;dent&quot;, which I assume marks it as the current production run.

I applied a little Tuf-Glide to the pivot and I &quot;work&quot; the pivot to &quot;break it in&quot; . It's smooth, but just a little tight. I know it will wear in beautifully.

Let us know your reactions when you get yours.

Dick AKTI #A001365

[Jeff/1911]

Dick,

Yes, I certainly will post here once I take possession of my Police model. It'll be fun to share my thoughts about it with you all.

I think that the David boye dent is a good feature, at least it seems nice on the models I've handled that have it. I'm not concerned with the accidental unlocking possibility so much, at least I haven't been to date. More important to me is that the David Boye dent should prove very useful in helping to locate the locking lever by feel without having to look at it, and to me this is a great reason for this feature.

Jeff.

Edited by - Jeff/1911 on 6/17/2001 11:43:31 PM

[The Stare]

Don't be afraid to use multiple coats of TufGlide. I wait a day betwixt mine.

Today, after at least 4 apps of TG, and I don't know how many cyclings (is that a word?) when I took my Wegner out of its box, it finally was smooth and easy to cycle. Was extremely tight when I got it, and have put a lot of work into it. Now I feel I can carry it without reserve. Been hesitant before now.

Stare

[ramlanrafie]

hi,

i got mind last two week. ATS 55, stainless steel handle but without the david boye dent. what a piece!. at the moment this is my daily carry.

i'm quite agree with the smoothness of stainless steel handle once u withdraw it from the pocket but compare with rookie it's a little heavy and BIG.

one drop of r40 at each side of the pivot pin will make it as smooth as silk.

regard, ramlan

[Jeff/1911]

ramlanrafie,

I recall your writing about your Military plain edge...how would you compare your new s/s Police plain edge to it? Different knives I know, but I'm interested in how you see them in comparison to each other.

I am prepared to love both of mine (Police and Military) for their own strengths and use them to complement each other. I fully intend to carry both my plain edge Military and my serrated Police at the same time. Equipped this way, I should be ready for about any cutting task.

Jeff/1911.

[ramlanrafie]

Jeff,

Definitely Military is my first choice but you know... new toys.

anyway, first i like plain edge, both my military and police are plain edge. but one thing i like about military is the flat ground blade; to me it cut smoother than the hollow ground blade. maybe this because i used it more on intricate cutting such as fruits etc.

military also have more belly to the edge compare with police.

as u know both are considered full size folders, i'm quite reluctant to carry both at the same time.(cause i think i din't have any reason if ask by the police; now thinking of getting calypso jr. with VG10 blade for daily carry) but if i'm prepare to carry both at the same time i'll choose military in plain edge and police in serrated.

to me i still like the one with 3.5 to 4 inches blade. with this size it almost all rounder usage (IMHO)

ramlan

[Jeff/1911]

ramlanrafie,

Thanks for your reply. I agree, that if I were ever to be hassled about my carrying knives by the authorities that it would probably be difficult to explain the reason that I &quot;need&quot; two big knives with me such as these (Military and Police). But, &quot;Hey, they're my tools, man!&quot;.

I think the Calypso Jr. lightweight would complement your Police model very well indeed. I plan to carry my serrated Police with a variety of smaller plain-edges at times, so that I will always be able to draw a &quot;small&quot; knife to perform a cutting task if I sense that there are any &quot;freakle&quot; (freaky-sheeple) around.

Jeff/1911.



Edited by - Jeff/1911 on 6/17/2001 11:37:32 PM