This is just crazy! Spyderco Stovepipe Impressions 

That smock gets good reviews. I've never held one. Spyderco as a company really makes some classic all around great knives for a responsible price (pre inflation times ... Right now everything is getting absurd). And that Spydie hole is just really functional. Congrats on your purchase and thanks for watching and commenting!

My next spiderco will probably be the Manix 2, but I do love the Smock.

@@KnifeFeind I wasn't a huge fan of the Manix 2 in G10, but I'm in the minority on that opinion. I do have a video on the Manix 2 and why I think it's hype, and that video gets people upset with me 😂. It's under my Spyderco playlist

@@appalachianadvrider thanks for the tip. I'll def check out the vid! The more reviews and info/ opinions I can get, the better!

@@KnifeFeind if you like a larger knife and want a Spyderco, check out the Shaman!

I just can't carry everything and I already have my favorites, so something has to be special to enter the rotation. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thank you for watching and this is very true. I can't tell you how many knives I thought would go one way but went the other. This knife is so different that I'm not sure how I would get tired of it. I think I would get rid of one of my 45 20CV frame locks that are almost identical to each other first before I got rid of this one. But I've eaten my words before bahaha. And that Stitch is the bomb! Thanks again.

@@appalachianadvrider 👍 I will watch some of your other videos. Found your motorcycle vid while looking for Bradford 3.5 info. Enjoy your format/ style.

@@TinyIslandMaine thank you so much for the compliment. I'm way out of my comfort zone but I'm doing it anyway! lol. Thanks for watching

What make it not such a great carry for you? I have limited experience with it but it goes in and out of the pocket really well, I don't mind the weight (for me it's one of my lighter knives), and it functions really well

Short heavy compared to my nicer knives Chris reeve - medford slim midi - Rosie - microtech - felt like it would fall out- don't get me wrong one of the best action s and great material - but for the money I put it towards a better carry

I can tell you that it's never going anywhere! Guess what bro ... Just ordered an SnG!

The clip works great, And if the knife is the only thing in your pocket it works well. But you're absolutely right in the sense that it's not really designed for function. That rhino horn at the top of the knife is out of place in terms of being in the pocket lol. Right now I'm really digging this knife

Thanks for your reply. Glad to hear that you enjoy the knife.

@@Robert_Thomas832 I love talking about knives so no worries lol. I should be thanking you, so thank you for watching and commenting :-) I love a wharncliffe blade, so I already liked that about it. It's certainly an acquired taste though. Sometimes you want a hot dog over a hamburger, and I love the variety this brings to the rotation.

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I know why I like it ... That blade shape, the finger on top of the blade position, and it's uniqueness!

Now that's a great deal! This past black Friday? I thought there were so few sales this year in black Friday ... Bummer I missed that one. I think I'll go on clearance before it'll go up in value, because it's a small expensive knife with a wild design, so it's not going to sell that well. And things that don't sell well when they come out means there is low distribution and the potential to increase later. But I don't care if it goes up or not, I just wanted it. I carry mine though it doesn't matter if it goes up or not because mine's not going up lol

Man, I’ve been looking in all the wrong places then! 😂

I didn't see any at that $275 price. There were a bunch of factory reconditioned Stovepipes that Spyderco sold for $220. But yeah, it was overpriced. Price and conversations of value aside, I think this knife is awesome.

@@5door another seller offered one to me at $320 through eBay, so they are out there. But most of the prices were $448

And I completely agree that once you define your taste you become more selective and get more out of it

@@appalachianadvrider oh I meant fo a $500 Rogovets Rhino 😳💪

I don't ever talk about value, because some people think anything over let's say $40 is too much. But I agree that the price is too high, and that's why I never purchased it when it was first released. And now it's $448!. But I picked it up used and for $340. Thanks for watching and commenting!

It was released at $420. Thanks for watching!

It certainly isn't for everyone. I know I don't think this should be anyone's one and done knife lol. Thanks for watching and commenting

I bet it has a pretty hefty price tag.

@@KnifeFeind Brand new it sells for $448 now. I purchased it preowned for $340 - so not cheap. The quality is there but value is subjective. I like having a knife that's completely different than anything else.

Did I butcher that word in the video? I am assuming that is what you are talking about? I know how to pronounce that word correctly, so I had a 50/50 chance of not slurring it in the video :-)

no i was glad to stumble on your opinion of the knife i love this blade speaks to me great review. @@appalachianadvrider

@@jeffrey-ye9qv yeah same here! I got a factory refreshed knife, so I had no issues with breaking out my Dremel and polishing compound and smoothed out all the pointy spots lol. It's really smooth now!

I disagree, but I do agree that it's not for everyone. Have you ever used a YoJimbo 2 or another wharncliffe blade in that choked up position? It's really good. But I do understand people not liking it. There are so many great choices in knives out there that people can get what they like. I really appreciate you watching and commenting though.

@appalachianadvrider it's fine its just not near worth the ask. Iv handled all of them... this one is also very back seat weighted and kinda can't do a real pitch grip... looks nice ... but that's about all.

@@markw7303 absolutely. There is nothing wrong with you looking what you like. I did a video how I thought the Manix was just ok and there is a lot of hype over it and you should see some prior reaction to it lol. It's just an opinion. I took a buffing wheel and sone compound and smooth my knife out and its a nice improvement. Thanks again and comment anytime. It gets boring when everybody agrees with you lol