Spyderench

[Bluesman]

Hi!

I'm about to buy Spyderench or Native

(didn't make up my mind yet).

Would you guys consult me on the following:

1) Do additional tools in Spyderench stand in the way of comfortable usage and opening/closing the main blade?

2) Which one's blade steel is better (Spyderench vs Native)?

3) Is it possible to sharpen serrated blades of these two knives?

4) Finally, guys who have been using Spyderench for a significant period of time, what you can say about this model?



Thanks a lot,

Bluesman from Mother Ukraine <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[yog]

Hi Bluesman.
1) No the knife works just fine and is easy to use in the wrench closed position or seperated for a very lightweight knife.
2)Personally I prefer the CPM440V of the Native(I), but it's a close run thing.
3) Yes, with a Sharpmaker 204. It was the first Spyderco product I bought and is very good for serrations.
4) No, but long enough to really like it. The fact that it takes standard hex bits means that you can &quot;customise&quot; to taste.

[gadfly]

Bluesman,

Welcome to the Forum.

Every tool has its advantages. If it's a multi-tool you need, the Spyerench is terrific. It's ugly as sin and nobody is neutral on this tool. You either love it or hate it!

I love mine!

I've had mine for about as long as the Spyderench has been out. All of the tools on it are a bit of a compromise, but I've found this Spydie to be downright handy.

I first became acquainted with Spyderco when they only made sharpening stones. The 204 will do an excellent job on any serrated blade.

I don't have a Native, but based on the Spyderco knives I do own, I'm sure you would enjoy this knife. I believe that if you want a knife, you'll be happier with the Native. If you want a multi-tool, then go with the Spyderench. The knife on this muti-tool is quite good, but the handling just isn't as good as my with my Military. However, I wouldn't use my &quot;Millie&quot; as a screwdriver either.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Spyderco factory in Golden, Colorado and am even more convinced then ever of the high quality of Spyderco knives. Not only that, the quality and pride their craftsman was even more impressive than I could have imagined.

One way or the other, you pay for your tools!

[yog]

Yep, the Spyderwrench is an ugly brute of a multi-tool <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> but rock solid in performance.

It doesn't have some of the smaller fancy bits of other multi-tools (like tweezers or a magnifying glasss), but the tools it does have are more rugged than most of the competitors.