New Spyderco Bushcraft (G10) is out :)

Why does everyone keep telling Spyderco to make it in the U.S.? Hell, 3 out of the 4 Spyderco's I currently own are made in Japan. I don't really love this knife, or the marketing that went with it, but I -do- love Spyderco's, and they don't sell crap. The Taiwan stuff I've handled has nicer F&F than my US/Japan Spydie's. I really don't care if they produce their knives on the moon, as long as they keep coming out with great new designs and rock solid classics. :thumbup:
 
It would be so good to have a clever button on Bladeforums that would hide all the "country of origin" remarks in a thread...
 
stabman said:
Read it again.
OTHER Companies have knives marked Taiwan which are made in China.
Not the Spydercos.
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Not to be argumentative but I did read it again and Sal doesn't say "other companies". I know he said the Bushcraft knife is actually made in Taiwan and I got that. I just meant that I don't want to buy Chinese, period. If something is stamped as made in a certain country I would hope that it was true.
 
mmarkh said:
I just meant that I don't want to buy Chinese, period. If something is stamped as made in a certain country I would hope that it was true.
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Fair enough.
Truth in advertising is good, and Spyderco has been truthful.:)
They aren't hiding the country of origin, even though some people will not buy certain products due to their honesty.
Remember that it was they who brought to light the fact that the Chinese 440 steel was not as advertised.:)
I appreciate things like that.
 
stabman said:
Fair enough.
Truth in advertising is good, and Spyderco has been truthful.:)
They aren't hiding the country of origin, even though some people will not buy certain products due to their honesty.
Remember that it was they who brought to light the fact that the Chinese 440 steel was not as advertised.:)
I appreciate things like that.
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I agree that Spyderco is a terrific company and I will be buying more of their knives.:)
 
I just got mine and it is beautiful. I can't find a thing wrong with it. Haven't had a chance to use it yet but it is solid as a rock. The handle has a lot of heft to it and it is sharp as hell. I must admit, I am not crazy about the sheath, but I'm a lefty, and it's ambi, so that's money saved right there on an extra sheath.
 
Have been looking for another scandi ground bushcraft knife from O-1. Considered this one only because of the lack of available alternatives (I already own an Enzo).

RevDevil said:
That "little hole" is a trademark. It's like asking Benchmade to rid themselves of the butterfly because you are afraid of them. It has no function, you are correct aside from being the trademark.
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It has some functions. It weakens the blade. It collects dirt (or butter when preparing your sandwich). It causes extra work cleaning. I really don't like holes in my blades. Can't they paint a hole on it instead? (Benchmade's butterfly isn't punched out of the blade now, is it?)

Other than that minor flaw it looks like a very fine knife.

Another thing and why I don't buy it: I don't have anything against that made in Taiwan thing, except when it's made there, it really shouldn't be that expensive than this one.

I wouldn't pay more than 100 $ for this, no way. For the same knife made in the USA, at the exact same quality, I'd pay 150 $ happily, or 200 $ not so happy but still I would, because I like the design very much. And that said, I'm not even American.
 
equest said:
I wouldn't pay more than 100 $ for this, no way. For the same knife made in the USA, at the exact same quality, I'd pay 150 $ happily, or 200 $ not so happy but still I would, because I like the design very much. And that said, I'm not even American.
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I felt the same way a week ago until I actually handled the knife.

I think the quality is on par with it's pricepoint
 
Please come back and let us know when the knife company that you start is offering better knives at a better price?

equest said:
Have been looking for another scandi ground bushcraft knife from O-1. Considered this one only because of the lack of available alternatives (I already own an Enzo).



It has some functions. It weakens the blade. It collects dirt (or butter when preparing your sandwich). It causes extra work cleaning. I really don't like holes in my blades. Can't they paint a hole on it instead? (Benchmade's butterfly isn't punched out of the blade now, is it?)

Other than that minor flaw it looks like a very fine knife.

Another thing and why I don't buy it: I don't have anything against that made in Taiwan thing, except when it's made there, it really shouldn't be that expensive than this one.

I wouldn't pay more than 100 $ for this, no way. For the same knife made in the USA, at the exact same quality, I'd pay 150 $ happily, or 200 $ not so happy but still I would, because I like the design very much. And that said, I'm not even American.
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I dont think $280 is a very fair price for any knife made in Taiwan, the people over there are paid super low wages. Yes they may be awesome craftsman and if they are they deserve a decent wage. We all understand that manufactures need to make a profit but it sounds to me like this knife is marked up too much.
Paul
 
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OkefenokeeKnives said:
I dont think $280 is a very fair price for any knife made in Taiwan, the people over there are paid super low wages. Yes they may be awesome craftsman and if they are they deserve a decent wage. We all understand that manufactures need to make a profit but it sounds to me like this knife is marked up too much.
Paul
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Paul, the knife is retailing for much less than you cite. As a retailer I am surprised you do not know that already. May I ask where you are.obtaining wage related data for knifemakersin Taiwan? I am always willing to learn from folks here.
 
I'm not a fan of Spyderco knives. It's a personal thing. I don't doubt the quality, it's just the looks of them. But when I saw the new Bushcraft I bought one.
It's a beautiful knife and I don't have any regrets. And since I'm in Canada I paid more than the guys in the U.S.
I still don't have any regrets:D
 
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