Tenacious Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge

First off, I've purchased the plane edge satin steel version and the Black version of this knife. I purchased it here off of Amazon over 11 years ago (the plain version). I own dozens upon dozens of knives. In my pictures, I have the Black version. Its pictured with a Spyderco Ambitious, a Spyderco Sage 2, a Spyderco Stretch, a Kershaw skyline, and an Ontario Rat II, for reference. It's a hobby bug you can catch. Something about the designs, the materials, the fit and finish. How smooth it opened and closes. The lines of the shape. It's an art, most definitely. I'd like to start by saying that the build quality of this knife for the price, there is not many that compare. I know since then, there has been many budget-friendly companies with their D2 steals and whatnot. I still stand behind that. This is a knife you purchase to try out Spyderco. All of this has been mentioned, the g10 of the handle is a material that will help you get better purchase on it the handle when your heads are wet or compromised. It is a good handle material. The blade steel 8cr13mov, very decent for a blade steel. Decent for the blade snobby crowd. I admit I can get a bit snobby. Not too bad though. It will hold an edge quite well and will sharpen quite well. Theres a trade off usually with steels. If a blade steel holds its edge incredibly well, it should be just as hard to sharpen. It may also chip because of how hard the steel may be. With this knife, you can just let the knife be a knife. You can put it through its paces and it will come on out on top. You don't have to baby it, you don't have to overlook it. You can just take it and use it and not feel too bad. And it will take what you throw at it and more, with common sense in mind (knives are not pry bars). In summary, if you're looking for a value folding knife, this knife still holds up, absolutely! If you're looking for a knife to try spider go out, go for it. If you like the way it looks, go for it. Worst case scenario, there is a return policy. This opinion is coming from a person who has handled hundreds of a folding knives. Once that cost into the thousands of dollars. I tell you this is a great knife. I still love it. This is one of the few knives I would recommend as a gift to someone who will be actually using the knife, putting it through its paces so to speak. Definitely definitely recommend it. Thank you for reading. Please, let me know if I have been of help.

I've had a passion for knives for many years, right or wrong. One would probably lament the amount of money and time I have devoted to such a strange hobby. If I was a reasonable man about knives and wanted to choose one (1) folding knife to serve as my EDC (every day carry), this would be that knife. Value? Buck for buck, no folding pocket knife will outperform and out-value (for lack of a better word) the performance and value of the Spyderco Tenacious. As the years have gone by, I simply continue to marvel at this knife's greatness. I have a folder that costs $250.00 right now on the open market, and most days I find the Spyderco Tenacious in my pocket. Why? The performance and value of this beast just blows my mind. This knife can actually outperform many knives that cost over $100.00!! It's slick, robust, smooth as butter, sharp as hell and easy to carry. The design of the blade is very useful and classic Spyderco while the handle is G10 and very ergonomic. Perhaps the best thing about it is the price. You can get this knife for $40-$45 right now. A few years ago, you could get it for as low as $37.00, but I think those days are gone. The steel is 8CR13MOV, which is a Chinese steel very similar to AUS-8. Is it the best steel on the market? No, but Spyderco's treatment of 8CR13MOV is very impressive. It holds its edge fairly well, and is VERY EASY to sharpen to a razor's edge. I have actually grown quite fond of this steel because it's so easy to sharpen. All you have to do is give about 5-10 strokes with a ceramic rod, and it's a razor blade again. I have also been pleasantly surprised at this steel's corrosive resistance, something I was somewhat concerned about. Now, you will have to provide some care to any knife's steel or corrosion will result, but some mineral oil or a wipe down with Tuff-Cloth will be all you need to do with this knife, as long as you keep it dry after use. After exposure to water, I would try to rub it down if possible, but I haven't always done that, and the knife is still holding up well. The liner lock is actually surprisingly strong. I have had many liner lock knives, and some I can just tell that the liner lock won't hold up to heavy usage, but with the Spyderco Tenacious, I have confidence in this lock. That doesn't mean I'm going to be stupid with it, but this lock should hold up pretty well as long as you are reasonably cautious. By contrast, I have been cut by the Kershaw Blur after the liner lock failed in that knife, not that I don't like the Blur, but the liner lock just isn't that secure, at least not as secure as the Tenacious. With any liner lock or any folder, one must always be cautious about lock failure. The ergonomics on this knife are very impressive. This knife fits my hand like a glove, and it holds up so well to heavy usage. I have bought knives like CRKT No Time Off and other heavy duty knives that are almost twice as expensive as the Tenacious, and the I always find myself going back to my Tenacious because it's so comfortable, strong and easy to use. Like I said, I have many knives, many folding knives and many Spydercos, but if I wanted to sell all of my knives and get my money back and keep one (1) knife that could do EDC and heavy duty tasks, the Spyderco Tenacious would be that knife, hands down!! Many people will tell you that the Tenacious is out of style and now there are better options like the Byrd Raven 2 or people will tell you that the Ontario RAT-1 is better, but I'm here to tell you that I have all those knives, and the Spyderco Tenacious is the knife that I trust the most of the bunch. Does that mean it's better than a Spyderco Manix 2 G10 with S30V? No, the Manix 2 has better steel and a stronger lock, but it costs about $60.00 more than the Tenacious, too. What I am saying is that the Spyderco Tenacious is a silky-smooth, robust, beast of a knife and is THE BEST VALUE for the money on the market today, and it's been that way for a long, long time! The Spyderco Tenacious gets my highest recommendation as an EDC folding knife. I love it!!! Overall score: 93/100.

The Spyderco Tenacious was my introductory blade to the world of everyday carry. I've carried the knife daily for over a month now, and its gladly performed all of the tasks I put it up to. After weeks of meticulous research and scrutinizing the web for the ideal EDC knife, I finally settled on the Tenacious on the premise of its nearly universal praise and great value. Initially, I was unsure of the thumb hole opening mechanism and relatively large blade size for an every day carry, but I reluctantly decided to pull the trigger after watching Nutnfancy's rave review of the knife. I promptly received my knife 5 days after my order date. The blade was razor sharp out of the box, able to slice through a sheet of paper with ease and knick hairs off my arm. The thumb hole was difficult to open single handedly at first, but after playing with it for 15 minutes, I was shooting the knife open with my thumb with easy, and with a bit more practice, I can now open it with my index and middle fingers on both hands quite easily. The blade has retained its sharpness since its first use quite well with rather light use (I use it primarily for basic food prep at home, and opening boxes and packages around the office at work). The G10 is nowhere near as grippy as I expected and the knife tends to slip around in your hand when handling it wet. For pocket carry, the knife feels bulky and obtrusive in my suit pants for work, but when carrying in casual jeans and chinos, the knife sits comfortably and does not obstruct access to the other things I keep in my pocket. All around, I'm thrilled with its performance and would recommend this product to any individual who's never daily carried a knife before and are looking for a general purpose blade that can tackle anything you throw at it. Sypderco did an excellent job at producing a high quality knife thats in the average consumers price range. I intend to purchase a Paramilitary 2 and retiring this blade to my hiking pack when the funds arise.

The Spyderco Tenacious is a solid EDC knife that gives you a lot for the price. The 3.3-inch blade is a good size for everyday use, and it handles normal tasks like boxes, packaging, cord, and light outdoor use without any issue. It feels sturdy in the hand, opens smoothly, and has that practical Spyderco design that just works. It’s not the most expensive steel out there, but it’s easy to maintain and does what I need it to do. Great everyday knife and a good value.

The Tenacious has a solid, smooth feel. It swings open very quickly and easily via the thumb hole and locks securely with a satisfying but non-discreet SNAP! The liner lock has comfortable jimping and is easy to disengage with your thumb; like most liner-lock knives it is easier to do with your right hand. The handle scales are the oh-so-popular G-10, which is kind of an epoxy-fiberglass concoction. They feel tough, dry, and grippy, but not too rough. The edges of the scales are chamfered for comfort. They could be more rounded, but are fine as-is. The blade is a leaf shape with the perfect amount of belly for everyday cutting. It's thick along the spine and actually a little longer than I need most of the time but inspires confidence that it can tackle a lot of tasks with ease. Comes quite sharp and cuts through cardboard like butter. Steel is Chinese (the knife is made in China, too) 8Cr13MoV. Do I know what that means? Not a clue. Knife aficionados online say it's adequate but not amazing. I have a feeling it's a-ok for me. Haven't sharpened it yet. Some people complain that this steel can rust. I've only had the knife for a couple weeks, but my guess is that if you keep it clean and dry there shouldn't be a big problem. One of my only complaints is that the edges of the spine of the blade and the thumb hole are sharp. Not like a knife blade sharp, but sharp enough that I accidentally cut my index finger on the thumb hole while playing with opening and closing the knife. After that I took some fine sandpaper and rounded the edges ever so slightly--something I wish had been done at the factory. I think it's one tradeoff--really the only one I can see besides the type of blade steel--of reaching such a reasonable price point on this knife. Otherwise it's excellent. Just well made and works great. It weighs in the neighborhood of my old iPhone 4--perfectly fine for everyday carry, but on the heavy side. Pocket clip is very strong, but smooth and not too hard to get on and off of your pocket. Closed, the knife is wide because of the huge thumb hole and the leaf-shaped blade. It's hard to put my hand in my pocket around the knife, especially with jeans, but that hasn't been a big bother. I really like this knife. It feels like it will last, and it's a pleasure to use. It's a little on the big side for my office job, so I will probably carry it a little less than my two everyday standbys: a Victorinox Spartan and an Opinel No 7 stainless.

I am a fan of tuff no frills knives. I want them to preform well and hold an edge. My favorite small, utility, EDC is the RAT3. My first version of this knife I purchase when the guys of E.S.E.E knives, formerly Rat Cutlery, formerly produced with Ontario Knife Company. I can not say enough about that knife. Tough and it holds an edge better than any other I have owned. I can filet fish, skin game, cut carpet, widdle wood, you name it, it can be done with this knife. So, I am particular. The RAT3 is made of 1095 carbon steel and comes in at 5.3 oz. Unfortunately, E.S.E.E does not make a folder for my EDC. So I started doing a little research on tough folders. I really wanted to go with an American Made Folder but I kept coming across really strong reviews for this knife and for the price...it was really worth considering. Never owned a Sypderco Knife, and it was between this one and the Paramilitary 2. But I noticed 2 things...the Paramilitary 2 is a little longer but a little lighter. The Tenacious comes in at 4.1 oz and the Para comes in at 3.75. For the durability I was looking for, I thought I needed a little weight. Now currently I am carrying a Buck Ghost Rider. It was a Buck/Strider colaboration and I really liked the look. But it did not perform as well as I thought. First time it hit the ground.....no more tip. Sent it back to Buck and they edged the weapon and have not had issue with it again, but the steel is not my favorite, or the finish. But over all, Ghostrider is really, really solid. The weight and the pummel are absolutly capable for hammering, shattering, and could easily be used to debilitate an attacker without drawing the blade. So I am a fan of that. But the Tenacious is more than I expected for the price. I will follow up in about 30-45 days after hard and regular use to see how it fairs. The shape and quality of the blade is worth 2 or 3 times what I paid. The G10 handle is not as dense as with the Ghostrider but is well made for $35 dollars. I am really suprised it is so inexpensive. The look is pleasing and it is very well balanced. I have fairly standard sized man hands, about 9 in. from tip of pinky to the tip of the thumb when expanded and it fits well when cutting. The ergonomics could not be better for the size/weight ratio of the blade and knife. My only concerns at this point are how well the G10 will hold up after some use and how simple it will be to change the position of the clip. Sometimes I find that when you remove the screws for the first time from a knife they don't fit quite right and I hope that's not the case. I want the knife to position blade up rather than down. If it fairs as well as I expect I will probably purchase a few for my sons as well as gifts. This is an excellent knife for EDC that will more than likely exceed my expectations for a $35 dollar folder.

8cr13Mov not the best steel in the world but at this price this tenacious is a steal.(Easy to sharpen, but doesn't keep its razor sharp edge for long *insert sad but happy face here*) The full flat grind that comes along for the ride with this spyderco tenacious is great for EDC (Every Day Carry) tasks such as cutting card board, leather jackets, a super-villains , fruits, or even meats. The G10 Handles provides superb traction and comfort ability. (The G10 handles are so smooth!) The notches on the back of the blade on the tenacious is outstanding because it provides better control of the knife when cutting, slashing or piercing at various stationary or movable objects. The clip attached to the tenacious could be carried tip up or tip down on and either on the right or left hand sides on the tenacious meaning its perfect! due to the fact that it can be carried tip up or tip down on either the left hand side or right side that one prefers. Fortunately, the spyderco tenacious can further be used as a tactical weapon because of its whopping 3 3/8 inch reach it can leave a nasty scar on those unsuspecting so called "bad guys" or water bottles (Not that I have tried). However, I wouldn't advise doing so.On the other hand, "its better to be safe than sorry" some say.If used for tactical use to protect ones life I would advise one to use the greatest caution and care(with great knives comes great responsibility). weight, I'm not going to lie its not as light nor is it as short as most of my EDC knives either. However with weight comes flexibility (length) because this knife can be both used for either tactical or EDC use without loosing any usability then it means the pros outweigh the con. Made in China nevertheless, Spyderco's quality control is top notch each blade is made is covered by the warranty of any defects (correct me if im wrong). The linear lock feels pretty strong, hadn't had a problem yet however, the linear locks great frame strength plays a good role in keeping this knife from folding. I've never taken this knife out of its point of use to test its linear lock capabilities but, in time I will since its less than one third the price of most expensive knives out there. (I only used this knife on cardboard, meat,fruits, vegetables, and on mail never put it through hard use/abuse) Overall, this tenacious is a great balanced blade and I hope that my review helped you in deciding whether you wanted to purchase this knife or not.

As a former medic I hate Spyderco knives. My firefighter friend loves them. Needless to say, this has made for some fun discussions and some great arguments. Yes, Spyderco makes a great blade, there is little question. Great blade, UGLY knife. There, I said it. They are ugly. The ones I used have curved plastic grips that limit hand position. Also,that big hole in the blade makes for an big, unsightly looking knife. What is a patient(or his family) going to think when you pull out something like that? Give me a low profile knife with good steel and I am a happy man. Don't forget about the price. No,you can't forget the money. SPYDERCO KNIVES COST MEGABUCKS! I was never crazy about the idea of a $150 dollar knife disappearing on a medical run. Well,now I own a plain edge Tenacious and I can now tell my friend without any question that Benchmade,SOG,and CRKT are all,dollar for dollar,still better knives than any Spyderco. Well, maybe I can't..... Straight out of the box, my Tenacious is very impressive. The flat ground leaf blade has an even brushed finish with two bronze washers to help smooth blade movement. Finish on the liners match the blade perfectly and the black G10 grips are top notch. The 4-way pocket clip has a high polish finish and carries Spyderco's well known"bug". The handle has a metal reenforced hole for a lanyard and the knife is finished out with stainless hex screws showing off it's screw together construction. The Spyderco "bug" and company name seems to be etched into the blade. This is a nice touch, many of Spyderco's competitors appear to use an ink or dye for blade logos. With that said, quality control was asleep at the wheel with my knife because the etching on my knife is offset when compared to others. Recently, my knife was put to the test when we had to cut the rear window out of a truck(I know,use the proper tool, and no,I did not lock my keys in the truck). The knife did not hold up very well but that goes without saying. I figured one evening with stones replacing the edge was in order. A few licks with the steel in my kitchen was all it took to made it right. Amazing. The blade uses the traditional Spydrco Round Hole and is great for opening the knife. I like it. It's fun and works better than any other design I have tried. Of course, I will never admit that to my friend. The suggested retail is $59.95. That's right,sixty clams. It is a nice knife,but not worth anywhere near that amount of money For about thirty dollars, this is a decent knife. It would be a great knife if they used better steel in the blade. If you own one of those expensive, ugly knives with the plastic handle, this would make good back up knife. If you think a Spyderco is for you, consider this knife. For the money, it will be hard to beat. You get allot features for little cash. Drop the combo edge model in your tool bag and forget about it. It's there if you need it. File the tip off on the serrated model and you would have a great priced rescue knife. I am not completely sold on Spyderco, but there may be another for me in the near future. The Cat and the Military models both look good to me. One neat thing about Spyderco is that they offer a wide choice of products so you can stay with one basic design for your dress knife, work knife and your every day carry. I can see why someone would pick Spyderco just because of this. Benchmade, SOG,and Columbia River all still need to learn this concept. I would like to say the Tenacious gets five stars and is the only knife you need to buy, but I just can not do it. The blade steel(8Cr13MoV) is to soft and the linerlock system is not the greatest lock mechanism. The Walker Linerlock used is better than most,but in the end,it is still just a linerlock. Spydreco produces safer knives for just a little more cash. Look there. The bottom line? Three stars

el producto llego muy bien sellado, la calidad es impresionante apesar de que este modelo esta hecho en china, el precio fue lo mejor 870 e investigando el precio es de 65 usd, la recomiendo al 100% para un uso diario de navaja utilitaria, además es legal en México ya que no es de resorte.

Bardzo dobry w dobrej cenie

Bin sehr zufrieden!

Buen producto, un poco cara pero muy bueno.

Es perfecta. Ajustes impecables. Filo que rasura. Un poco más pesada de lo que pensaba. La única pega es que es más cara que otras marcas de Asia, pero es una spyderco…