Spyderco Spydiechef Long Term Use Review

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[dongiorgio]

Spyderco replaced steel detent ball with a ceramic one in the newer version of Spydie Chef.

[messmer]

Its spelled Slysz but it is pronounced "Throatwarbler Mangrove"

[EpicSnuggleBunny]

I personally, hated the ergos on this knife, but I seem to be the only person in the universe who does.

This is probably the only SpydieChef video that merits the title of a review. Keep up the good work.

[Survivalsteel]

I have wanted a Spydiechef since I seen your first video on it. I was always out of money when they were available. The last run of them Spyderco made the planets lined up perfectly and I bought one. Before the Spydiechef I carried the titanium military ever since it first came out. It was in my pocket all day every day until the Spydiechef came along. The Spydiechef hasn't left my pocket since the day I got it. I have reprofiled the edge to my taste. It is so sharp I am afraid if I slice through the air I might split an atom which would be a bad thing. I live near the coast so having a folder that doesn't rust is such a big plus for me. Also you mentioned in your first video on the Spydiechef that it would make a good hunting knife. You are spot one with that statement. It is perfect in my opinion for such task along with everyday task from the field to the kitchen. I would like to say thank you for your videos on this knife. If not for them I probably would of never payed any attention to the spydiechef. I want to get a Waterway next so it would be a perfect folder/fixed combo set. Again thank you Sir!

[darylnd]

This one interests me.

My Kapara (CQI revision) has been my EDC for four years now. Whether I'm in jeans or suit and tie, unless I have to go through one of those annoying metal detectors, it's usually on me. If I'm in the backcountry, my Matt Lesniewski Kephart (fixed blade) is my primary. A SAK rides in my left pocket--a Tinker around town, a Bundeswehr model in the woods.

I use the Kapara for nearly everything (the Tinker handles cutting through packing tape, to avoid gumming up the primary blade). Last Thanksgiving, I carved our family's turkey with it: it was a bit below peak sharpness but still buzzed effortlessly through the big bird, including joints and cartilage.

The Kapara has the fine point. I can't think of a time I've really needed that, and I suspect it's a bit more fragile than the Spydiechef's point. That's not to say that I don't have occasional use for a fine, sharp point, but the Kapara's size makes that ungainly: it's hard to control by the handle, it's unbalanced if you hold it near the end of the blade--you know, with your fingers near the edge--and the point may yet be a bit thick.


Big thanks from California! Love your channel!

[Palmotron]

Thanks to you, I finally bought it and it's beautiful. In general, I was a pity for the money but I spent more on cash, which now lies in the drawer and this is a mega purchase worth every penny

[daeholm]

Sergeant Salvatore Pernelli was the cook in MASH. Played convincingly by character actor Val Bisoglio.

[drshoggothshow]

It has Evangelion aesthetics. The handle does, at least. The way it combines curved angles with straight lines. It’s hard to explain, but there’s a stylization in everything from the wall panels in NERV HQ to the computer displays, and the spydie handle really brings those kinds of shapes. Which I enjoy immensely.

[benhinds]

Thanks for your review on this and overall approach! Over the past year, you’ve helped me navigate folding knife brands and features (most notably blade steels) and help understand what is and isn’t important in making buying decisions. The sense of humor is appreciated as well. After trying Benchmade, CRK, and GiantMouse I’ve actually ended up on a company I swore I’d never touch in Spyderco. The Spydiechef, Shaman, Para 3 (S110V) and Native 5 (S110V) are more value and enjoyable for me than the other brands. I love the blade steels they use and focus on functionality (fellow nerd and attention to detail lover here). Their QC shows they care, too. I feel good knowing I’ve made fully educated decisions. Nothing wrong with any other brand but with your and other YouTubers help I’ve learned and continue to learn so much. Can’t thank you enough...keep it up!

[joonies]

Amazing knife, just grabbed one recently. All good except in 2022.... this is now over $260 USD

[Pharto_Stinkus]

This was a grail knife for me for a long time, and I finally got one recently (the CQI version).
I agree about having an acute point on an EDC knife. I don't go around stabbing things, and I always carry a multi-tool with me (usually a Victorinox Tinker), so I have a point if needed (which it rarely is).
I really like this knife, but I do have 2 nitpicks;
For ME personally, it's a bit painful to one hand close this knife because the tang of the blade is sharp, and it rubs my finger on it's way closed (again, only when I one-hand close it). Second, I find the hole placement to be a little awkward, and I also find it to be a bit small.
Overall, I think this knife is quite beautiful, and it's definitely one of my favorite carry knives.
As a side note, while I really like the black hardware on the CQI version, I would LOVE to find some blue accent hardware for this.

[keithc]

10/10 for excellent and genuine review from a common sense point of view. 1/10 sandwich skills. You have some work to do before you launch your cooking channel.
Great video! Subscribed!

[gerardopietrantoni]

Great long term review Cedric! I bought one about two months ago and was worried about some other reviews that said it had lock stick. Mine came with absolutely no lock stick, smooth to open and I have no problems opening it with my left hand (I’m ambidextrous). Very thin in the pocket. The handle and blade shape looks a little weird but once you handle it for cutting makes perfect sense. Your prior cutting test made me decide to give it a try. You’re the only one on YouTube that does consistent and reliable blade steel tests. Good job! ⚔️

[Sliceoflife-]

The Spydiechef is my most carried/favourite EDC, I made one change to improve comfort and that was to replace the clip with a Dodo clip, it makes it easier to get out of the pocket and I don’t have the bend of the original clip digging into my hand. Great vid 👍

[Mike-ulxn]

had this knife for a year now, and it seems to find its way into my pocket over other knives in my collection more and more.

[ViaMatt]

I’ve had my Spydiechef for about a year now. It’s absolutely one of my favorites.

[michaelmann]

I really like the titanium wire clip - it doesn't catch on things or scratch things you rub against. Goes in smoothly. I've quit buying clip knives without the wire clip, just because it's so user friendly and no more catching/scratching things I lean against. Caly 3 has been my favorite, but since I use my knife a lot in the kitchen, I'm thinking of getting one of these to be my edc. Thanks for the review.

[EveryTongue]

I love how the handle curves for chopping, beautiful folding chef with Spydie flair

[ohioknifelover]

Its okay Pete! Nick Shabazz doesn’t say Marcin Slysz the way its supposed to but everyone knows who it is lol Love both your channels!

[Ekybob_Plays]

Obviously I can only speak for my own experiences and preferences, but as a leftie (slash semi-ambidextrous) with a Slysz Bowie, the recessed Spydie hole isn't an issue at all in the left hand. The knife spydie-flicks nicely with the middle finger, which is actually something that can't really be done in the right hand. Disengaging the lock with the left hand, yeah that's a bit more of a problem. Still doable.