Just got 4 CF/ZDP Caly 3.5's, not a single one of them has a straight blade...

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To others that pointed out on clip issue thread and suggest to accept the problem by stating 'the knife still cuts', please consider both point of view: customer & manufacturer.

If one buys a car and it has ding on the door, would he/she accept it as the car still works?

On the other hand, is Spyderco sends people that call in about clip issue just like that, how many would not take advantage of this to get a spare clip?

Therefore this subforum exists to help balance it out. People posting problem, with photos, will help clear the issue. CTS has 4 out of 4 with issues, Spyderco (based on history) would want to know and address it. Posting this to find out if other has same issue is to get the statisic if problem is widespread or isolated.
 
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Very curious as ZDP is a very high quality steel, and Spyderco are ZDP wizards. I would also be curious CTS if you would give us a good look at how crooked the edge is in the video.

Good luck. I have been wanting to buy one. I would buy one and gladly chime in here and discuss it to let you know if mine was warped, but after seeing this thread I am very hesitant about buying one so I am of no help. Vicious cycle, huh? It seems that by having a problem about a new model and posting about, no one wants to buy one now and can be of no help to you. Hope you learned you lesson?:p
 
Four_Shore is correct in his assessments.

For all you taking offense at the treatment CTS is getting be aware he has brought it on himself with past events where he blew things out of proportion. Does the S35VN "problem" bring up any memories. Having a large ego and not all that much information about how knives are made can lead to situations where others often new themselves run across posts like this, see CTS's "vast" experience with knives from you tube and automatically think he knew what was wrong, or did the right thing. Yes, quite honestly he does bring drama with him.There are still people turning up talking about the S35VN "defect" and wanting to know if their knife/one they are considering will fail on them. I've personally seen two incidents of this months afterwards.. I'd personally like to see real pictures of 4 knives , temporarily marked to show the different knives having the problem CTS claims.

The pictures should be better than the ones above please. CTS, you do know what a "distal taper" is, right? How many thin knives so ground will be perfect, and how many will show a curve to some extent, on average? Can you then answer why, and what in the process influences this?

For CTS's "fans" shouting "fanboy" doesn't really work on most of us, or come close to insulting or shutting us up. Nor do threats to stop buying Spydercos from people who aren't buying them anyway. All just more drama and hot air.. Telling us what Sal intends to, or prefers on his forums is a bit presumptuous wouldn't you think? Those of us who have been Spydercoing for decades don't even attempt to speak for Sal, Eric, Kristi, or anybody else on the Spyderco team.

In my opinion warranty work is one part of Spyderco, Engineering and tooling another, while commercials and getting feedback from the customers is another. If it was me I'd not really like people reoccurring using this platform to start what are basically rumors until proven otherwise. Rumors that could have gone to get straightened out without drama.

Yes, before shouting in the forums in a new thread I personally would have gotten the problem straightened out. No fuss, no drama. None needed or desired in fact.

CTS, you seem to be searching more for accolades than nice knives in my opinion. Get that scoop and to hell with Spyderco, crucible, or whoever.

Please prove your claims CTS. You made them, now back them up please.

Regards,

Joe/raleigh
 
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Joe i think you're right and of course i m gonna get me a Caly 3,5 ZDP ... which by the way is a sprint!:D
 
Stuff like this happens from time to time, although CTS seems to have a lot of problems with his knives. I also think there's nothing left to do about this other than wait until the knives are returned by CTS, as Sal stated he should do. Hopefully, CTS will take the suggestions from Sal and does that.
 
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Stuff like this happens from time to time, although CTS seems to have a lot of problems with his knives. I also think there's nothing left to do about this other than wait until the knives are returned by CTS, as Sal stated he should do. Hopefully, CTS will take the suggestions from Sal and does that.
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Unfortunately, the both times he had problems with Spydercos, he didn't have enough time to send them in. He did have time to "test", make and upload the vids. :p
 
kreole said:
Same thing (attacks and anger) happens on the Kershaw forum if you don't contact them to fix before posting about, CRK's forum also. I remember one thread where someone sent it in, got it back with another problem, and only then posted about it. Nevertheless, he had anger directed at him for not waiting until he contacted the company a second time before posting :rolleyes:

Myself, I appreciate you posting it because I want one and wouldn't want to deal with Spyderco's CS if I don't have to. It will be interesting to see if others notice the same thing. I'll wait a few batches just in case.

Just wondering, why'd you buy four of them?
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To make money re selling them for more?
 
singularity35 said:
Unfortunately, the both times he had problems with Spydercos, he didn't have enough time to send them in. He did have time to "test", make and upload the vids. :p
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Deja vu. I'll tell you what, i will never go to the horse track with CTS ;):D
 
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The Mastiff said:
Telling us what Sal intends to, or prefers on his forums is a bit presumptuous wouldn't you think? Those of us who have been Spydercoing for decades don't even attempt to speak for Sal, Eric, Kristi, or anybody else on the Spyderco team.
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Hmmm, this seems to be directed at me, so let me just find a reply.

I won't be presumptuous, I'll just let Sal speak for himself.

Sal Glesser said:
Actually, It's your forum

This is in reality, your forum, not mine. (my job here is to serve)

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Sal Glesser said:
Now, 10 years later, we have found value in the forums and we participate in a few of them. But, in my opinion, that value will also be relative to the size of the company and their interest/involvement in knives....as well as their ability to respond to the requests of their customers.

I also am a firm believer in "What ever the problem, education is the solution".

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The Mastiff said:
Those of us who have been Spydercoing for decades don't even attempt to speak for Sal, Eric, Kristi, or anybody else on the Spyderco team.
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Joe, I am not quite sure I agree with that statement. You have been on the Spyderco Forums(actual forum) for quite some time now. You must see all the posts where people shout out to Sal and crew and they get an answer.

If anything I am more inclined to post a question directed to Sal and crew on the forums than via email as I know I wont be speaking to a Spydie rep, but the person themselves.
 
That sucks about the Caly 3.5 CF, I haven't heard any other complaints yet.

Don't forget about the two Gayle Bradleys that had bad heat treating, and problems with a knife from a company known for having the best QC in the business. Based on the history, I can only assume that this problem isn't as extreme as it sounds and wait for other people to comment and verify. All other problems have turned out to be spoofs.

The only time I've ever heard of someone buying four of the same knife, was for them to resell them at a profit.
 
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