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being made in japan why are spyderco knives so popular and expensive? are they really worth the high dollars that are spent to own one?
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are spyderco knives really that great?
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Odd placement of this thread, would be better in the Spyderco forum or the General discussion forum.
Anyway...
Spyderco knives are popular because they are designed with function in mind, and aesthetics second. They're made to cut, not look pretty, which is why most people find them so fugly. They're typically very well made, and they won't fail you. Sure some lemons slip through once in a while, but those are few and far between.
Not all Spyderco are made in Japan, many are made in the US. They also have facilities in Taiwan, Italy, and in the past, Germany and several others.
Additionally, the biggest reason for Spyderco's popularity is that the knives are relatively inexpensive. Not sure what you mean by high dollar, but the most popular Spydercos, the Delicas/Enduras are only around $50 and are unquestionably the best bang for the buck in that price range. I don't consider that high dollar at all.
With the exception of some of the new very high end specialized knives(T-Mag, Pikal) most Spydercos are below $100 street price.
All that aside, to answer your original question regarding the Japanese made knives...
Yes they are worth the "high" price, despite that they're not made in the US. I've said it in the past, and I'll say it again, Seki made Spyders have superior fit and finish compared to the US made. That's not to say the US made knives are bad, it's just the Japanese pay more attention to detail.
I think you're confusing "Made in Japan" with "Made in China." There's a huge difference in quality between the two.
Anyway...
Spyderco knives are popular because they are designed with function in mind, and aesthetics second. They're made to cut, not look pretty, which is why most people find them so fugly. They're typically very well made, and they won't fail you. Sure some lemons slip through once in a while, but those are few and far between.
Not all Spyderco are made in Japan, many are made in the US. They also have facilities in Taiwan, Italy, and in the past, Germany and several others.
Additionally, the biggest reason for Spyderco's popularity is that the knives are relatively inexpensive. Not sure what you mean by high dollar, but the most popular Spydercos, the Delicas/Enduras are only around $50 and are unquestionably the best bang for the buck in that price range. I don't consider that high dollar at all.
With the exception of some of the new very high end specialized knives(T-Mag, Pikal) most Spydercos are below $100 street price.
All that aside, to answer your original question regarding the Japanese made knives...
Yes they are worth the "high" price, despite that they're not made in the US. I've said it in the past, and I'll say it again, Seki made Spyders have superior fit and finish compared to the US made. That's not to say the US made knives are bad, it's just the Japanese pay more attention to detail.
I think you're confusing "Made in Japan" with "Made in China." There's a huge difference in quality between the two.
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Ergonomics. Blade geometry. They are not the prettiest out there, to some. I prefer the basic Spyderco blade shape. Right now I only own a Manix, and hope to get a Military soon. Nothing against any other models, just what I'm into right now. Spyderco also backs up their hype. Hype created by the fans. Great customer service to back up a great product. You don't have to spend an arm and a leg either. Pick up a Native or a Delica, and you'll see.
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Japan is one of the highest quality manufacturers of goods in the world. There is nothing bad or low quality about Japanese made goods. Production costs in Japan are close to American production costs and in some fields surpass them. They also make knives in other places if you are opposed to Japan. In my opinion anywhere with a free market thats open to its own people (disapproving looks at china >< ) is better than comunist made goods. On others points I third what was said above.