Perhaps there is some variation in when the knives are shipped, but both the Matriarch and Civilian came to me with the "NOTICE" tags attached, as shown. Thanks for the kind words about the review. Well now I can speak from experience, I got my grey mat yesterday, its brilliant, something in its favour for defense its its weight, or lack thereof, it feels asif you have nothing but air in your hands, unbelievably lightweight, sharp and well crafted. Oh and get a Delica. Spyderco markets the Matriarch 2 as a “personal protection tool” for women, but there is nothing feminine about this slightly less aggressive version of the Civilian. If you’re in the market for a self defense knife, you can’t go wrong with either of these choices. These knives are rarely seen, pictures always make a thread better! A must have for collectors and serious users alike. Thanks to all posting information & pics here. 20 posts • Page 1 of 1. Spyderco Civilian Vs Matriarch – Final Thoughts… So to summarize everything, in the Blade Steel And Materials category, both knives have the same VG-10 blade steel… However, the Civilian has a G-10 handle and the Matriarch has a Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon handle… (John Adams regarding the White House). Spyderco markets the Matriarch 2 as a “personal protection tool” for women, but there is nothing feminine about this slightly less aggressive version of the Civilian. Spyderco wasn’t afraid to the unleash this beast to the public but you should know that this is not an everyday carry. Special thanks to Michael Janich for the information & accompanying article. Run fast. Spyderco Knives / By Admin. very good post very INFORMATIVE keep up the good work. If you're a Spyderco fan, you probably don't need any introduction to the "reverse S" blade shape of the Spyderco Matriarch 2.It all started with the well known (and more expensive) Spyderco Civilian.The "reverse s" blade was developed as mainly a defensive blade and due to the extremely fine tip it didn't lend itself to much more than that. You are amazing. With a strong back lock there is no doubt the blade will stay open in a worst-case scenario situation. go with the matriarch. ". also the lock is not flush. I Pray Heaven to Bestow The Best of Blessing on THIS HOUSE, and on ALL that shall hereafter Inhabit it. Spyderco Civilian – A Look at the Baddest Knife of Them All. I have both of them and besides the weight they are identical. Civilian, it was designed for what you have in mind. It taught a painful lesson that you can never be too careful when handling knives. Spyderco Civilian & Matriarch Review Introduction After years of owning Spyderco knives, I finally acquired a Civilian and a Matriarch this year. The Matriarch was originally made at the request of Spyderco's South African distributor (RAMCO?) The best Spyderco folder for self-defense is the Pikal IMHO but a Civilian has the benefit of the menacing scary look that might deter a potential assault. Out of the box it is ready for tip-down carry but can be changed to tip-up carry with a Torx tool. May none but Honest and Wise Men ever rule under This Roof! Poll ended at Sat Sep 21, 2019 6:36 am. This knife is NOT designed to be used as a utility knife. It is for self-defense only. As we previously mentioned, manual knives are at a disadvantage when it comes to self-defense purposes thanks to their relatively slow speed of deployment. The price is better as well. In operation since 1998, BladeForums.com has led the industry since Day 1. No, the people just wanted a more EDC-worthy version of the police. Your vote has been cast. Which is the better defensive knife? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. With the same VG-10 steel blade and secure back lock, you will feel just as confident having the Matriarch 2 by your side. One was a law enforcement officer who was ambushed by a suspect who tried to take his gun. In many jurisdictions, the substantial blade length of the Civilian and Matriarch makes them illegal to carry. It will give you satisfaction in life. The Spyderco Matriarch came about in the 1990s after a South African distributor requested a lightweight folder similar to the Spyderco Civilian. To be on the safe side, you may want to get one of each. A fixed blade (if legal .... not everywhere legal, BTW) would be a tertiary choice. I would trust my life to a Civilian. I know you said money is no object but I'd be pissed if someone confiscated a knife I enjoyed. Someone offered me a copy of his DVD for the Civilian. There are weird dynamics and laws from county to county in Texas. Get the Delica. In my eyes it just feels as there's alot of indifference among us as to which we desire,prefer,need. I travel in Texas a lot. Postby Roscoec1911 » Thu Jun 13, 2019 12:36 am, Postby ladybug93 » Thu Jun 13, 2019 1:51 am, Postby Bill1170 » Fri Jun 14, 2019 1:29 am, Postby youmakemehole » Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:02 am, Postby youmakemehole » Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:12 am, Postby Bill1170 » Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:47 am, Postby kerrcobra » Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:41 pm, Postby Wartstein » Fri Jun 14, 2019 3:51 pm, Postby kirill.sergueev » Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:31 pm, Postby Doc Dan » Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:12 pm, Postby The Meat man » Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:36 am, Postby Frozenspyder » Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:02 am, Postby Wartstein » Sat Jun 15, 2019 3:02 pm, Postby Surielxv » Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:46 pm, Postby elena86 » Tue Feb 04, 2020 4:05 pm, Postby JesseWaldo » Sun Feb 09, 2020 5:12 pm, Users browsing this forum: abiggs, ABX2011, Buddafucco, Evil D, foofie, FullFlatMind, Google [Bot], MatM, Mini2white, Mushroom, prndltech, Sumdumguy, sustratiotes, The Meat man, WireEdge Roger and 36 guests. http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display. i am surprised at the shotty worksmanship on this knife. 7. But in terms to show someone a Matriarch or Civilian just to scare crap of them both should do. ). Do right always. The best thing about those clamp-on wave hooks is that they can be installed and removed without damaging the underlying knife. Forum rules. Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc. It weighs 3.5 ounces. "Hanging out" sufficed. FYI - Spyderco took the Matriarchs off restriction. With the Spyderco Matriarch and Spyderco Matriarch 2, their usage ability broadens just a bit due to a less refined tip. The Matriarch is is a slightly smaller, lighter weight version of the Civilian with a thicker tip. Jennifer Wood is a contributor to Knife Depot and writes knife reviews on different websites. No longer limited to Leo or military. Any knife can be used in self defense… but some knives are a lot better at it than others… Just think about it, a longer blade with the right curvature can really be devastating to someone who’s trying to attack you… After that one incident, the knife has never been used to cut anything again, so it hasn’t needed sharpening. The elegant looks also make it seem less tactical in appearance. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Postby whosyour » Wed Sep 20, 2000 12:00 am, Postby sam the man.. » Wed Sep 20, 2000 11:41 pm, Postby Mike Sastre » Tue Sep 26, 2000 6:21 am, Postby sam the man.. » Tue Sep 26, 2000 10:13 am, Postby ronybear » Sun Oct 08, 2000 9:53 pm, Postby whosyour » Mon Oct 09, 2000 9:39 pm, Postby patogordo » Tue Mar 20, 2001 10:01 am, Postby toothed » Tue Mar 20, 2001 12:20 pm, Postby John F Jensen » Tue Mar 20, 2001 8:04 pm, Postby spyder_man » Tue Mar 20, 2001 10:43 pm, Users browsing this forum: abiggs, ABX2011, Buddafucco, Evil D, foofie, FullFlatMind, Google [Bot], MatM, Mini2white, Mushroom, prndltech, Sumdumguy, sustratiotes, The Meat man, WireEdge Roger and 36 guests. Otherwise, if self-defense is top priority, get the Civilian. With the same VG-10 steel blade and secure back lock, you will feel just as confident having the Matriarch 2 by your side. Spyderco Civilian vs Matriarch: The Spyderco Matriarch is almost like a smaller version of the Civilian. But, if you are in a dark alley and open that Civilian, as Crocodile Dundee once said, "Now that's a KNIFE!". During my service with Spyderco, I've had the honor of meeting two people who used the Civilian for "serious" purposes. "Sometimes I think that we're all little kids trying to act like grown ups, in our parents clothes. To me, it's brilliant in its designed intent as self defense for someone like myself who has zero training in any kind of knife fighting. How cool would it be to both collect and treasure fine knives. the handle is worn down in some places and cracked around the landyard hole. hi, Civilian vs Matriarch 2 Wave. Forum rules. The Civilian and Matriarch, however, aren't designed for everyday use -- on the contrary, they are knives you hope you never have to use. Before he let me leave, he gave me a very stern warning about the destructive capabilities of this knife. I still prefer a hook cut right into the blade. Learn how your comment data is processed. Didn't feel like folding it back up and putting it in my pocket when picking up some sticks from under the tree. Required fields are marked *. It has to be one of the most fearsome knives that I have ever held. It has the same lightweight handle as the Endura 4 and measures in at 8.5 inches overall. If you’re feeling confident and want to take on the challenge of sharpening the blade yourself, the 204MF Tri-Angle Sharpmaker is what you will want to use. But this offering from Spyderco mitigates that issue with the inclusion of the Emerson Opener — a hook integrated into the blade that allows the blade to deploy as you remove it from your pocket. My husband, who grew up on a farm and very aware of knife safety, was thrilled with his new knife. Search Advanced search. Top three going by pocket-time: Endura 4 in VG 10/Micarta-scales; Stretch 1 in VG 10; Endura 4 in HAP 40. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. :>
. There is a Spyderco-produced video posted on their site that explains how to use this unique sharpener. Ok, I should have posted this ages ago since I own both now, but theres no way on this planet anyone can say they are identical, not a chance. That's the subject of this review. 13% Matriarch 2 Wave. That doesn't even come close to approaching an approximation of being correct. WTC # 1458 - 1504 - 1508 - Never Forget, Never Forgive! ). The sprint run of the plain edged Matriarch came and went. The fit, finish, balance, and design are all first rate. Civilian (with zip tie “wave” mod) 1. It was created more than two decades ago to fill a need for undercover agents who had no way to protect themselves other than to carry a knife. The Matriarch 2 is made in Seki City, Japan and sells for around $75 in stores. One look at the reverse “S” SpyderEdge VG-10 steel blade, and you’ll see why. In a good way. Dude - For collector's sentiment, Winner : C12 with aluminium handle tufram coated. Almost to the bottom of the page, look for these words? As an avid hunter and fisherman, I have knives for the specific chores as I need them for as I’m sure most honest people do! Recommended Posts. So if you want to actually use your knife in a ‘normal’ way, get the Matriarch. The pin point tip is intended to penetrate with ease and the intimidating serrated edge is meant to slash the skin down to the bone, causing significant injury.
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