Verge of buying Spirit--butter knife or not?

silentio · **on:** June 20, 2009, 06:25:16 PM

I'm almost going to order a Spirit from Tim, was set on the Spirit X originally, but thought about it, and the butter knife may seem more sheeple friendly.

But aside from that factor, are there other good reasons why the non-pointy blade on the Spirit would be better than the spear point on the X? I'm concerned that it would be hard to sharpen because of the serrations. Also, I use the blade on my MTs to open packages, letters, cut string etc a lot, in essence, light duties where sharpness helps a lot. Will the serrations near the tip affect these tasks? I imagine cutting a letter open would result in snags, wouldn't it?

Any comments would be appreciated. And no, I'm not buying both.

rp252 · **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:43:50 PM

I've never had any trouble with the Spirit's butterblade. Cuts very well, very sharp, does the jobs I've used it for - opening packages, cutting string/cotton etc. The lack of a point can be a bit annoying at times but its never stopped me from cutting with it.

If you can do without scissors you could get the Spirit S that has butterknife and spearpoint blades. Or you could back up a butterblade Spirit with a Spartan etc if you wanted.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:44:41 PM

Well I turned my butter knife into a sheepsfoot, so I'm probably not the best person to ask, but as far as serrations go, there easy to sharpen (especially if you've got a sharpmaker) and if you find yourself cutting mainly fibrous matterials then it could be the way to go

Personally I'd go or the X still

cliosguy · **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:03:34 PM

I went for the spirit s paired with a micra...my perfect combo

MultiMat · **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:25:02 PM

Me , I am an XMan

I love my X , never used the peanut butter knife so I can not comment. I do not think the X's blade would be scary too the average Joe

it aint that big , be nice if it was a bit bigger

Nikos · **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:43:14 PM

I have all four Spirit versions and, call me weird, in retrospect I believe a PE butter knife (i.e. Mike's sheepsfoot) would be the best of both worlds.

Blackbeard · **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:43:23 PM

Black oxide has the 2 blades as well and is cheaper(look at my avatar)

max6166 · **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2009, 09:37:36 PM

I would definitely prefer a plain edge for the tasks you describe.

You might consider pairing the Spirit with a Soldier or Cadet. Then you would have both edges available.

Another option might be to file off the serrations on the Spirit butter knife. Then you would have a sheeple-friendly knife with a plain edge. I think there is a walkthrough somewhere from someone else who has done it. It looked fairly easy to do.

Neil · **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2009, 10:08:14 PM

I actually quite ike the butter knife. I'd love to see one in a SAK.

Dunc · **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2009, 10:44:19 PM

I think the "S" with both blades is the one for you . And pair it with a Micra or Classic .

Dunc

Bill.H · **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2009, 05:00:43 AM

Go for the peanut butter blade. The longer I have mine the more I like it. The only thing the spearpoint can do that the PB blade can't is poke things, but it doesn't do poking as well as the awl does.

silentio · **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2009, 04:33:53 PM

Thanks for all the comments. I do already carry a Micra, but the S is out for me because I like the option of having scissors with me when my keychain is in my bag.