An "IS THIS NORMAL...?" question:

Are we sure this is an authentic Spyderco blade? Could this be some kind of Chinese off-market knock-off, like so many knives out there there are supposed to be name brands?
 
Well, yesterday I emailed thebladeshop.com describing the problem and asking if I could exchange for another. Got a quick, affirmative response today so I called and got a return authorization number and hope to drop the knife in the mail before close this afternoon. Hopefully, I'll be back in business shortly! I'll report back when things are settled to give an idea about their customer service, in case anyone is wondering.

Lucky for me I still have my old fall-back :D
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-Mark
 
The finish imperfections are completely within my acceptable range for a user production knife. The off center blade will probably not affect performance at all as long as it locks up tight when opened. I can understand not liking an off center blade. I would probably fiddle with it for awhile to try to fix it and if unsuccessful I'd send it back for repair or replacement. Spyderco W/R is top notch. They will take care of you.
 
I would be annoyed by a blade that was that off centered. If it opens and closes smoothly using both hands, I would probably just put up with it.
 
You should take yours back (my opinion) Too many 'bugs' on that one.

For a knife that price, it's not normal.

Good luck,


Neri
 
Good call to take it back. None of my Manix's have that off center as yours. The crap in the hole is normal and is just a cosmetic disturbance...it will rarely cut you.

As said, it isnt a Sebbie so it wont line up perfect, but the Manix generally has a pleasing fit and finish.
 
I don't mind the grinding/lasering imperfections.

I just hate an off centered blade though:grumpy:

I have quite a few off centered blades; Mili, Paramil, FRN Calypso jr(really bad:eek: ), Tasman and CF Police(rubs the metal liner)

I just keep those knives for my collection since I almost exclusively use my Delica 3/SE at the moment.
 
The off-centered blade could be annoying to me. Nevertheless, you shouldn't forget that Spyderco isn't in the knife-like-jewellery-objects business. They make 'high performance matter seperators'. Spydies should have good fit and finish to make sure the knife works and opens fluently and be comfortable to the hand. More importantly, the lock should be tight and engage everytime. The blade should be very sharp and stay that way for a reasonably rime and the handle should allow for a good grip. That's where the money goes, not in micro-cosmetics!

Wouter
 
Mr Blonde said:
The off-centered blade could be annoying to me. Nevertheless, you shouldn't forget that Spyderco isn't in the knife-like-jewellery-objects business. They make 'high performance matter seperators'. Spydies should have good fit and finish to make sure the knife works and opens fluently and be comfortable to the hand. More importantly, the lock should be tight and engage everytime. The blade should be very sharp and stay that way for a reasonably rime and the handle should allow for a good grip. That's where the money goes, not in micro-cosmetics!

Wouter
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I agree. However, Mr. Blonde, much of this is YOUR fault to begin with. You see, before I took the dive, I was subject to much Spyderco “party propaganda” from eccentric collectors/reviewers/photographers.

;) Mark
 
Good, the 'spyderministry of information' acknowledges your grievances. Try contacting the 'bureau of w&r' to resolve any issues.

Seriously, I have collected and used many brands for a good 7 or 8 years before settling on Spyderco. The Sebenza for example, has flawless fit and finish, just like Mircotech and William Henry. Spyderco loves to make well fitted knives, but they're more about function than looks. I find the Moki made Spydies excellent examples of great fit and finish, but I'm sure a CRK fan would look down on those. Then again, the Kopas have a way of fitting my hand much better than any Sebbie.:D

Wouter
 
Mr Blonde said:
The Sebenza for example, has flawless fit and finish, just like Mircotech and William Henry. Spyderco loves to make well fitted knives, but they're more about function than looks. I find the Moki made Spydies excellent examples of great fit and finish, but I'm sure a CRK fan would look down on those. Then again, the Kopas have a way of fitting my hand much better than any Sebbie.:D

Wouter
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I would also love to see what the quality (and the price) of a CRK made equivalant of the Kiwi would be. Achieving "flawless fit and finish on a knife where there is as little "fit" as there is on Sebenza or Mnandi is one heck of a lot easier than doing the same on a bolster and scales front lock. That's not a knock of CRK or their knives, just an observation of the relative complexity of the two types of knives.

Not fond of the "styling", but based on the fit and finish of the stainless steel Volpe, I think that if Fox ever made a titanium version of it for Spyderco its fit and finish would rival, if not surpass, that of my Mnandi, and it would probably still sell for half the Mnandi's price.

As for the Manix, I'd consider the minor imperfections in the hole and choil acceptable, but the blade offset, while probably only a cosmetic issue, looks severe enough that I would probably return it to the dealer, or send it back to W&R. This is, after all, a knife with an MSRP of close to $200 and a street price of around $120.
 
I can live, and have lived with imperfections similiar to the first two.

I would however send it back in for the unaligned blade, that REALLY bothers me. Whenever I order from NGK, I always ask them to check for blade play, and blade alignment when closed. They've taken very good care of me so far.;)
 
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