Is there a fake Spyderco?

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I went to a physcial shop for Buck 110, and the dealer mentioned one of the online shop I wanted to place order is trustworthy.
Then I placed order and get one.
I wanted to say this reply is smart enough.
Jdottinger said:
Most counterfeiters rarely show a lock in the pic or description, I’m guessing it has to do with Chinese knife laws but I’m not 100% sure. If you check the known counterfeit sites you’ll see what I mean.
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At least from what I get, it looks genuine.
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Hi there,

As staying in a place has no dealer, I have to place order online.
I just found there are several online dealers selling different Dragonfly.
I am about to order the right-hand one, then found there is another one with different shape on the handle.
Does it mean one of them is fake? (What I wanted to have is a serrated edge version, I assume they have same handle design with the plain edge).

Add: I just found the the dealer that is selling the right-hand one, is labeling the model as C28SYL2, but on the back of the knife blade, it's marking: SEKI-CITY.

How to identify a genuine Spyderco knife?
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PS: I didn't find H2 dragon-fly on Spyderco official website, so I come to ask for advice.

Thanks.
 
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Check here, they also have a huge thread on the Spyderco forums.
 
jjg6319 said:
Buy from an authorized dealer and you should be good. Fakes are definitely out there.
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agreed, but there is no authorized physic dealer here.
One of the online dealer declares it's authorized, but selling same model as right-hand side one.
 
Most counterfeiters rarely show a lock in the pic or description, I’m guessing it has to do with Chinese knife laws but I’m not 100% sure. If you check the known counterfeit sites you’ll see what I mean.
 
Dextar said:
Hi there,

As staying in a place has no dealer, I have to place order online.
I just found there are several online dealers selling different Dragonfly.
I am about to order the right-hand one, then found there is another one with different shape on the handle.
Does it mean one of them is fake? (What I wanted to have is a serrated edge version, I assume they have same handle design with the plain edge).

Add: I just found the the dealer that is selling the right-hand one, is labeling the model as C28SYL2, but on the back of the knife blade, it's marking: SEKI-CITY.

How to identify a genuine Spyderco knife?
Untitled.jpg


PS: I didn't find H2 dragon-fly on Spyderco official website, so I come to ask for advice.

Thanks.
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here is a screen capture of a google search for Spyderco C28SYL2. Notice not a single image iooks like the right had picturer whivh is missing the lock cutout. I vote the image on the rght is a not too good fake.
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Hi Dextar,,

Sounds like you are pretty new to Spyderco. So, Welcome to our forum. We also have a forum on our website.

As far as counterfeits go, we believe that there are probably more counterfeit Spyderco's sold Globally than genuine Spyderco's. Chinese counterfeiters have a huge network of distribution Globally. Folks here and on our site forum can probably guide you to sources for genuine Spyderco knives.

sal
 
Sal Glesser said:
Hi Dextar,,

Sounds like you are pretty new to Spyderco. So, Welcome to our forum. We also have a forum on our website.

As far as counterfeits go, we believe that there are probably more counterfeit Spyderco's sold Globally than genuine Spyderco's. Chinese counterfeiters have a huge network of distribution Globally. Folks here and on our site forum can probably guide you to sources for genuine Spyderco knives.

sal
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Thank you. I only have 3 Spyderco knives. Thanks to you and everyone here to guide me.
Lucky what I have are come from Spyderco official website, but now, because of the international shipping and clear-custom issues, placing order from Spyderco official website is my last choice, let me contact their local online dealer first - it's wholesale, I am not sure if they deliver to individual customer or not.
 
Jdottinger said:
Most counterfeiters rarely show a lock in the pic or description, I’m guessing it has to do with Chinese knife laws but I’m not 100% sure. If you check the known counterfeit sites you’ll see what I mean.
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I got you bro, very smart and possible.
 
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Dextar said:
the seller is said genuine and authorized Spyderco dealer
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Who is the seller? And who (besides the seller) says they are an authorized dealer?
 
David Mary said:
Who is the seller? And who (besides the seller) says they are an authorized dealer?
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Seems I cannot send PM to you, it's a dealer on taobao, and I just made a call to the authorzied wholesales, they confirm the dealer is one of authorized dealer.
I guess it may because like what Jdottinger said: only because of something about regulations, they cannot post a photo with lock?
Jdottinger said:
Most counterfeiters rarely show a lock in the pic or description, I’m guessing it has to do with Chinese knife laws but I’m not 100% sure. If you check the known counterfeit sites you’ll see what I mean.
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Here is a link to the official Spyderco Dealer Locator:

Spyderco Dealer Locator

Spyderco products are available around the world through our network of authorized Spyderco Dealers and Distributors. Enter your address below to find the Dealer nearest you. International Customers For information about our international Dealers and Distributors, please click “Filter” and...
spyderco.com spyderco.com
 
SharpBits said:
Here is a link to the official Spyderco Dealer Locator:

Spyderco Dealer Locator

Spyderco products are available around the world through our network of authorized Spyderco Dealers and Distributors. Enter your address below to find the Dealer nearest you. International Customers For information about our international Dealers and Distributors, please click “Filter” and...
spyderco.com spyderco.com
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SharpBits said:
TaoBao is owned by Alibaba who has a reputation for counterfeit goods on their sites. While they are working to stop counterfeit sales, they have a long way to go. I would not recommend buying a Spyderco from TaoBao.
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Understand this, and I've reached the wholesaler listed in the Spyderco Dealer Locator, they confirm the shop (the one I wanted to order from) on Taobao is authorized dealer.
Weird.
Anyway, I may have to order from Spyderco official website and wait for the international shipping
 
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