These are the Top 5 Spyderco Folding Knives 

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.

holey cow a new Cedric and Ada review dropped!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Endela in Cruwear and K390. Both great knives!

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.

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?

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..

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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 !

My favourite spyderco is the Perrin Street Bowie.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

Wildest intro ever, I love this guy 😂

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 .

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.

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

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.

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 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

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.

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

CQI Spydiechef 🙌🏽

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!

The only thing I don’t like about the crucarta that others may like is the liners showing . I do prefer the thinner feel of hidden liners .

The best Spyderco is that one that makes believe it is a Benchmade by simulating an axis lock lololol

Really like my LeafJumper k390. My top are: Native5, Sage5, Manix2, Chaparral, LeafJumper. AWT aluminum scales are great for a “fancy” metal feel in the hand. Otherwise I prefer their LW models and wire clips. I have more Spyderco than any other company. Excited for my Sage5 LW rex121!

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.

Manix 2, lightweight , has the right clip. Knife perfection.

great video- I think I need a sage 5

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!

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

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.

Id say the Watu might be one of the best slicer Spyderco. In terms of thinness and edge retention. Backlocks are boring to newer knife guys but would you rather have a soft detent compression lock or axis lock knife cut you in the leg when you fall and it opens, or you could have a backlock in the pocket which has a stronger bias towards closure. Also backlocks dont get dinged by other stuff in the pocket (TriAd backlocks unfortunately don't have a bias towards closed)

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 )

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

my opinion is different REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE (Lol jk) Not that you're asking, but to feed the algorithm for Pete, here's my list EDC: 1) Manix 2 2) Sage 5 4) PM 2 3) Chaparral 5) Caly 3.5 6) Police 4 7) stretch 2 8) endura 9) dragonfly 2 10) delica Hunting 1) stretch 2 2) police 4 3) that's it, the rest are unsuitable because of blade shape. Fishing utility/boat knife 1) Manix 2 Magncut 2) Carribean (PE or SE) 3) no experience with other salt series, but i suppose PM2 salt would be pretty good here, so would native, native chief, pacific salt, and the catchman. Last place) H1 anything

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 😇

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!

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.

To me: 1. Manix 2 2. stretch 2 k390 3. bradley 2 4. Hudred pacer (love the blade shape and thin grind) 5. Military crucarta

I still have my exclusive 20CV grey G10 kapara I will never get rid of it. Also manix 2 amd Manix 2 XL are 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

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.

1 pm2 tanto 2 para 3 3 delica 4 4 yojimbo 2 only with replacement scales to add weight feels to light without them 5 mcbee because it’s great if you need to use it around non knife people

My daily for many many years is the full stainless delica full seraccion, cuts tomatoes like cutting through butter and no sharpening. My dress delica is the ti handle in Damascus no seraccion.

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 !

ohhhh Realllllly

The stretch in k390 or anything in k390 😂. I like the native 5 maxamet with awt scales and m2 is a lot better in pocket with the thinner scale design and lighter weight .

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

I gotta go 1. Sage 2 2. Mantra 1 3. Spydiechef 4. Meerkat 5. Para3, shaman, swayback, drunken are all great to.

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

I’m not feeling Spyderco like I used to, but this list is spot on.

The police is approaching sword stature

Why do you look younger Cedric lol. I’ve been out of knives thing in general for about 3 years. I remembered your channel and I’m surprised you look younger man. You also lost some weight! Good job

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!!

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.

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.

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.

Thank you for your service Australia man.

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

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.

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!

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

I was turned on to the Kapara by you, and I wanted one, because it was a good knife and was designed by an Aussie. But yeah, I didn't have the dollareedoos to buy one. Ah well...I can only dream, like you.

Looking for a new spyderco so perfect timing

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 highly suggest the spyderco siren the ethos are very comfortable and there is a sprint run in carbon fiber and s90v otherwise it’s g10 with lc200n and is a great camp knife

everyone seems so excited about the rex121 Sage..... Ive never experienced rex121 but I can only imagine how good its going to be... its going to be hard to get for a while...

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

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).

Awesome video and great list. 👍 My top 5 are more EDC based, and include some tactical as much as practical choices. 1. SpydieChef 2. Yojimbo2 3. Kapara 4. Para2 5. Manix 2

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