Blade Magazine - Tactical folders?

Hi Guys. Sorry if it seemed like chest beating. That wasn't the intention. Sorry if it seemed that way. A "one liner" would have worked fine for me.

Hi Bugs. I really didn't want to post anything on the General forum for that reason. just trying to keep those interested in Spyderco better informed.

I also don't want to cause any trouble with Blade Magazine, they're really not in a position to know everything that has gone on in the industry nor do they have the time (nor should they IMO) to edit all articles.

sal
 
I feel that Spyderco has been the single most influential force in the knife industry to date. This is certainly overlooked by many, who don't realise that Spyderco gave us the convenience of one-handed opening, pocket clips and serrations. The fact that so many other knife companies, and custom makers produce knives with features originated by Spyderco proves this.

Sal, by the way, you can beat your chest all you want. It's well earned.


[This message has been edited by el cid (edited 06-07-2001).]
 
I really wish I'd have discovered Spyderco in '81. I could have used a C01 Worker at the time!
 
For those trying to find the thread to which Dexter refers, it's last post was on 06/06/2001, so it is in Archives and cannot be recalled except by the Search function.
 
That sucks, Sal....
I quit paying much attention to 'Blade' after Voyles left, they really went downhill fast and haven't recovered.

Bought my first spyderco in 92, a police model, finally retired it about 2 years ago, worn down to a nub. Replaced it with a Goddard model, bought from Wayne. Best utility knife I've ever had the pleasure to own, and can be set up left-handed to boot! THat little feature was the main selling point to me at the time, and as a lefty I thank you.

First tactical knife i ever saw was a spyderco. I think the makers and manufacturers you mentioned will agree with your post. You took the using knife to a new level when you added the clip and hole, and no one in their right mind could ignore the contribution your company has made.:)

Guess what I'm saying is, thanks for making a good knife.

(I should mention that the serrations on my spyderco are the exact right size for quickly stripping the insulation from cat5 cable, I can get the done faster with my spyder than I can with my strippers)
 
Nice history lesson there, Sal. These days I'm beginning to think that "tactical" is just another way to say "black".

On an aside, the first two Spydies I ever bought were a Worker(PE) and a Mariner(SE). Still have 'em. Never knew I had that in common with those other guys.

Rob
 
An interesting thing is that many people define a knife as "tactical" if it has a black blade, or camo coating, or army green handles or stuff like this, which, IMO is hilarious. You may take a knife and paint it so it'll look like a swiss cow (you know, with brown spots) ;) but I doubt you'll get the "tactics" out of it.
Tactical or not, Spyderco knives are the best (at least for yours truly). Thank you Spyderco for making such reliable knives!
 
I remember the "early days" quite well. The first time I saw a picture of the early Clipit line up, I was totally blown away. Here was something new, different, and exciting. I bought my first Spyderco (Standard) in '86 or '87. Spyderco remains to this day one of the very few brands that I will reccomend to others.

Sal and company deserve recognition for changing the face of the "modern" cutlery business. Not just "tactical" folders.

Paul
 
Sal,
Since this thread has made it to the top again and I see it now for the first time, I thought I would post also.
I remember very well how excited I was seeing your knives for the first time when they were advertised for sale in the Cutlery Shoppe cataloge sooooo many years ago. No internet then, for me at least. I saw the Police when it was introduced as the ultimate folder that I had ever seen, and I bought one of the first to hit the streets! I have carried a folder of one sort or another since I was at a single digit age. Now some 40 odd years later, I still do!! Before that it was the Buck 110's or another folder of the same configuration. I bought that Police and used it almost to death. I also bought one of your first Sharpmakers, (with the blue base) to keep my fully serrated Police sharp. Those two items changed my life as far as knives go. I used that Sharpmaker on the Police so much over the years that I just about wore the serrations away!:eek: Actually I did wear them away and improvised new serrations when the first ones were mostly gone.:rolleyes: I still love that knife! Back then I only owned one folder at a time and the Police was it! Now adays I can't keep track of all the folders with clips and holes or studs that I own, but the Police still holds a place of honor among them!!:D The Sharpmaker also is an inovation that goes unmentioned. That tool is what first got me away from free hand sharpening. It made my edges so much more even and precise than I ever did freehand. I have given more Sharpmakers to friends and family members as gifts, that have been impressed with my edges. It is worth the cost to see others with sharp edges, that I didn't have to do!!:p
In all of those years using the Police, the word Tactical was never a concern. What was important was the fact that I had a easy to access and use knife at hand when I needed it, that I could deploy and put away with one hand! Although your contributions may not be noticed as much as they should Sal. I for one will always give you and Spyderco the credit they deserve!!:D :cool: Thanks Rick
 
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