Does Moki get enough attention?

david childers said:
I have decided my next knife purchase will be the large Moki Kronos. I watch a lot of knife reviews and while i've never seen anything bad said about their knives, there doesn't seem to be a lot of info on them. I know they make a lot of Spyderco knives, and i don't think Spyderco would employ their services if the quality wasn't top notch. The only thing that I can think of, as to why they don't receive more props is that they are kind of limited in what they offer. All their knives I've seen are lockbacks, with the exception of one fixed blade,and all their entire product line would be catagorized as a gentleman's knives. To be honest, they look to me to have the best fit and finish of any knife in their price range. They are also unbelieveably sharp out of the box and most come with vg 10 steel. Maybe the trend in knife reviews and knife collecters is more toward tactical blades and thats fine, but I would like to continue to see knife reviews of all types of knives in all price ranges though. As to Moki, they are the only lockback that I have found that has absolutely no blade play at all and the over all quality is better than a lot of other knives that cost much more. Thanks for reading and for any who may respond:)
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In a word, no, Moki doesn't get enough attention. I own a three Moki knives and the fit & finish is second to none in the production knife industry. The Kronos is a very high quality piece of cutlery. (and beautiful, as well)

Mcusta is another high quality Japanese knife company that flies under the radar.
 
I only have one, a Glory. Fit and finish are superb.

As soon as I can get some money for another knife purchase, I'd love to get the AG Russell Spire, it is made by Moki. That Serapis looks really nice, too.
 
They're not one of my purchasing options, unfortunately. I've admired them from afar, but I committed myself a while back to keeping my money in the US as much as I can. It's hard to control in many cases, but, for socioeconomic reasons alone I do my best not to purchase foreign knives. The only reason I buy Spydercos at all is that they maintain the Colorado plant. The knives produced there are the only ones I continue to buy. Thankfully, they're also the only designs that truly interest me. It's a struggle for me when I see what Moki, Rockstead, and Mcusta produce, but with our economy the way it is, I just can't justify encouraging and growing a foreign company over a US company--at least for the foreseeable future.
 
InSpectre Gadget said:
They're not one of my purchasing options, unfortunately. I've admired them from afar, but I committed myself a while back to keeping my money in the US as much as I can. It's hard to control in many cases, but, for socioeconomic reasons alone I do my best not to purchase foreign knives. The only reason I buy Spydercos at all is that they maintain the Colorado plant. The knives produced there are the only ones I continue to buy. Thankfully, they're also the only designs that truly interest me. It's a struggle for me when I see what Moki, Rockstead, and Mcusta produce, but with our economy the way it is, I just can't justify encouraging and growing a foreign company over a US company--at least for the foreseeable future.
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I'm a Colorado local and hope to visit the spyderco setup and plant one day if possible. I'm having a hard time finding a list of what is still made here in the USA by them as most of the offerings I see are from afar. Mind helping me out with a few names of ones that are made in the USA? Thanks and Merry Christmas!
 
InSpectre Gadget said:
They're not one of my purchasing options, unfortunately. I've admired them from afar, but I committed myself a while back to keeping my money in the US as much as I can. It's hard to control in many cases, but, for socioeconomic reasons alone I do my best not to purchase foreign knives. The only reason I buy Spydercos at all is that they maintain the Colorado plant. The knives produced there are the only ones I continue to buy. Thankfully, they're also the only designs that truly interest me. It's a struggle for me when I see what Moki, Rockstead, and Mcusta produce, but with our economy the way it is, I just can't justify encouraging and growing a foreign company over a US company--at least for the foreseeable future.
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Spyderco has knives made in several countries, so even though you buy only the American models you are still helping Spyderco's ability to produce knives in other countries.

If you really feel buying Moki is hurting our economy you may want to only buy from companies that keep 100% of their money in the US.

edit to add- I try to buy only US myself, but I do have 2 foreign made Syderco's. I have no problem finding high quality made modern designs made in the US, and thats what I buy in that area. But I also like many types of knives, a traditional lockback(no clip, no thumb stud/hole) being one of them, and I've gave up looking for a light/medium weight high quality production lockback made in the US. I like and buy the Case Copperlock, but it doesn't have the quality of Moki, and I've had to send a GEC #72 back recently because of blade play, overly stiff lock, and a different jigging pattern on the back scale from the front. I've also handled many other US brands at shows, and now feel if I want a very high quality producton tradional style lockback it won't be made in the US. I'm down to about 100 knives, and only about 6 or 7 of those are foreign made. None from China.
 
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YoYojunkie said:
I'm a Colorado local and hope to visit the spyderco setup and plant one day if possible. I'm having a hard time finding a list of what is still made here in the USA by them as most of the offerings I see are from afar. Mind helping me out with a few names of ones that are made in the USA? Thanks and Merry Christmas!
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Check out their online catalog. It tells you were every knife is made...
http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/list.php?genre=knife&division=spyderco

There is a "Country Of Origin" tab on the upper right.

Also, when you look a Spyderco up at an online site that sells them it will tell you the country of origin.
Hope this helps.
 
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I have a Moki "Aiora" model MK509 which was one of the first knives when I starting collecting. Beautiful knife IMO. Very well made. Inlaid- Abalone, Mother of Pearl, Black Lip Pearl, S.S. into Mother of Pearla and Abalone. Blade ATS-34 with a length of 2 3/4.

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David I will look up more information about this knife look at the helle skala just purchased it from backwoods it is from Norway really nice folder great ft and finish also check out dozier custom folders bought one at the knife show in tulsa this yr
 
InSpectre Gadget said:
They're not one of my purchasing options, unfortunately. I've admired them from afar, but I committed myself a while back to keeping my money in the US as much as I can. It's hard to control in many cases, but, for socioeconomic reasons alone I do my best not to purchase foreign knives. The only reason I buy Spydercos at all is that they maintain the Colorado plant. The knives produced there are the only ones I continue to buy. Thankfully, they're also the only designs that truly interest me. It's a struggle for me when I see what Moki, Rockstead, and Mcusta produce, but with our economy the way it is, I just can't justify encouraging and growing a foreign company over a US company--at least for the foreseeable future.
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I respect your decision to buy only American made knives. I purchase many American made knives as well. I know some people who only buy knives from companies that only produce knives in the U.S. such as Emerson and stay away from Spyderco because in addition to making knives in Golden Colorado, they also choose to do business overseas. I myself will not buy any knife made in Communist China, but because I want to encourage international trade and want foreign citizens to buy American products, I have no problem buying knives made in Germany, Italy, Japan, Scandinavia, and Taiwan. All these countries are our Allies, but Communist China, due to their human rights abuses, and my total abhorance to their system of government, I choose not to do business with them when I can. It's unfortunate that it's impossible not to buy electronics that do not come from them, and I wish Spyderco and other knife makers would do business elsewhere. That all being said, this is my reasoning for buying foreign knives, as long as they're not Chinese. I do not judge others for buying Chinese knives,but I cannot in good conscience though do so. Once again I respect your decision and would never ask anyone to do something against their conscious. God Bless and Merry Christmas.
 
rpttrsn said:
I have a Moki "Aiora" model MK509 which was one of the first knives when I starting collecting. Beautiful knife IMO. Very well made. Inlaid- Abalone, Mother of Pearl, Black Lip Pearl, S.S. into Mother of Pearla and Abalone. Blade ATS-34 with a length of 2 3/4.

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I have never seen this particular knife. It's beautiful! I'm sure it's not available anymore. Was wondering when it was made.
 
david childers said:
I have never seen this particular knife. It's beautiful! I'm sure it's not available anymore. Was wondering when it was made.
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It was back in the days when Spyderco just started getting popular and they made the Standard and the Police models. I guess the seventies sometime.
 
Ken44 said:
Spyderco has knives made in several countries, so even though you buy only the American models you are still helping Spyderco's ability to produce knives in other countries.

If you really feel buying Moki is hurting our economy you may want to only buy from companies that keep 100% of their money in the US.

edit to add- I try to buy only US myself, but I do have 2 foreign made Syderco's. I have no problem finding high quality made modern designs made in the US, and thats what I buy in that area. But I also like many types of knives, a traditional lockback(no clip, no thumb stud/hole) being one of them, and I've gave up looking for a light/medium weight high quality production lockback made in the US. I like and buy the Case Copperlock, but it doesn't have the quality of Moki, and I've had to send a GEC #72 back recently because of blade play, overly stiff lock, and a different jigging pattern on the back scale from the front. I've also handled many other US brands at shows, and now feel if I want a very high quality producton tradional style lockback it won't be made in the US. I'm down to about 100 knives, and only about 6 or 7 of those are foreign made. None from China.
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Completely asinine information and advice if you read my post carefully.
I find the implication that you don't think I know all of those things somewhat....distracting.
 
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Here is a simple way to tell if a Spyderco is made by Moki (this only applies to Japanese models):

Look on the tang stamp at the word SPYDERCO.
If the Y is like this one (Y) it is not Moki (probably says Seki City).
If the Y is like a U on a stick instead of a V on a stick then it is Moki.

Here is a link to a thread on the subject:
http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?57690-Moki-made-knives

I have a Moki Fish Owl and it is very well made.

 
timberweasel said:
My one and only Moki is a Serapis (I do have a Moki-made Al Mar Ultralight Eagle though--very well-built.) The Serapis is exquisite. The scales are beautiful checkered black and gold lip pearl and it is a demon of a slicer. Wish I had a better photo to offer...

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-Brett
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I've been seriously 'jonesing' for one of the Moki Serapis lockbacks with the 'checkerboard' MOP handle inserts but have wondered if they'd be durable enough for EDC (don't know how the handle inserts are constructed??). Finally ended up ordering a Serapis with the black micarta inserts with the green sea snail & gold shell inlays, because I figured it might be 'tougher' in the pocket. Do you 'carry' yours in a pocket or use the sheath that comes with it? If I could get some first hand info that the MOP Serapis is durable enough for EDC I might be convinced to order one...
 
Nobody39 said:
I've been seriously 'jonesing' for one of the Moki Serapis lockbacks with the 'checkerboard' MOP handle inserts but have wondered if they'd be durable enough for EDC (don't know how the handle inserts are constructed??). Finally ended up ordering a Serapis with the black micarta inserts with the green sea snail & gold shell inlays, because I figured it might be 'tougher' in the pocket. Do you 'carry' yours in a pocket or use the sheath that comes with it? If I could get some first hand info that the MOP Serapis is durable enough for EDC I might be convinced to order one...
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The Serapis comes with a very well-made canvas sheath (leather lined) with a belt loop, but I carry mine either loose in pocket or, more recently, in a CRK soft leather slip sheath. I've only had mine for a few weeks so I cannot say how durable it will be, but the MOP checkering is very tightly fit and I have no worries of one popping out. If you don't like scratches, the high polish might be troublesome but I look forward to getting a little pocket wear on mine... :)

-Brett
 
InSpectre Gadget said:
Completely asinine information and advice if you read my post carefully.
I find the implication that you don't think I know all of those things somewhat....distracting.
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I did read your post carefully, and stand by my advice after reading your post again.
Sorry you found it "distracting", but you'll get over it.
 
Moki produces work with some of the best fit and finish around. Love 'em.
 
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