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cgmblade

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I was doing some web reading about the history of pocket knives and read that Sal is credited with inventing the pocket clip. Many of you probably already know that but it was new to me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocket_knife

"Another innovation of Sal Glesser, Spyderco founder, was the clip system, which he named a "Clip-it". Clips are usually metal or plastic and similar to the clips found on pens except thicker. Clips allow the knife to be easily accessible, while keeping it lint-free and unscathed by pocket items such as coins."
 
I did know this, but it's always great to learn new things.

Along with the clip he has created many other things, including multiple locks.
 
Wow, that's interesting. Didn't realize that, but come to think of it Spyderco's and pocket clips go as far back as I can remember.

What I find curious is that there is another manufacturer who claims to be the father of the tactical knife with a model he released in the mid 90's. And yet I know spyderco's had pocket clips, one hand opening, etc before that time.

Could Sal be the actual father of the "Tactical Knife"? Maybe!
 
A Knife World article last year or the year before, pointed out that pocket clips were on knives before spyderco. However, they were clips for the shirt pocket. Glesser invented the "pants pocket clip."
 
Biginboca said:
Wow, that's interesting. Didn't realize that, but come to think of it Spyderco's and pocket clips go as far back as I can remember.

What I find curious is that there is another manufacturer who claims to be the father of the tactical knife with a model he released in the mid 90's. And yet I know spyderco's had pocket clips, one hand opening, etc before that time.

Could Sal be the actual father of the "Tactical Knife"? Maybe!
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umm define tactical? Do you mean a knife used to kill other people? I'm pretty sure they were invented thousands of years ago.
 
cgmblade said:
I was doing some web reading about the history of pocket knives and read that Sal is credited with inventing the pocket clip. Many of you probably already know that but it was new to me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocket_knife

"Another innovation of Sal Glesser, Spyderco founder, was the clip system, which he named a "Clip-it". Clips are usually metal or plastic and similar to the clips found on pens except thicker. Clips allow the knife to be easily accessible, while keeping it lint-free and unscathed by pocket items such as coins."
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Hey brother you need to get yourself a copy of "The Spyderco STory" by Kenneth Delavigne. It was originally put out by Palladin Press and I think it's still available from them in paperback from what I've been told I have the hardback edition and I very luckily got mine back in 2004 for a little over $20. I think the paperback will run you about that much nowadays. But there are all kinds of facts and tidbits of Spyderco's great accomplishments documented in that great book.

Sal Glesser has a lot of different patents. His design of the Civilian model was patented as well as his genius sharpening tools that he designed. Not to mention the super genius 204 Sharpmaker. They are an extremely innovative company to be sure. Get a copy of that book I think you'll enjoy it. Just GOOGLE Palladin Press or you could even GOOGLE the title of the book and you might find someone that has one for sale. You occasionally see them on Ebay and in Ebay stores. Good luck :)
 
Appreciate everyone's comments.

JD, I've been meaning to get a copy of that book, thanks for reminding me about it.
 
Yep, I believe Spyderco is credited with the clip as well as the round hole opener.
 
I thought Spyderco was also the first to market a pocket knife with a serrated blade, the Worker.

My first ever clip-carried, serrated knife was a Tufram coated Police model.
 
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