Nice article on Spyderco w/ Sal Glesser interview

I did see that article and thanks for posting it. While it's great that Spyderco is getting local media exposure leading off the second paragraph with a "I'm just back from China," quote from Sal got a pretty good article off on the wrong foot, IMO. Spyderco was mentioned in this article yesterday, too. To bad it was listed under the Crime/Law and Order section when it was originally posted. As the old saw goes, "any press is good press".
 
While it's great that Spyderco is getting local media exposure leading off the second paragraph with a "I'm just back from China," quote from Sal got a pretty good article off on the wrong foot
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That would be your opinion. It sure doesn't make an iota of difference to many of us. I'm more worried by quality, affordability and performance. Location made doesn't even come into the equation. I've served this country and it's people in one way or another for over 35 years and wouldn't hesitate to give my life for it but buying something just because it's made here isn't something I'd even consider. The people that deserve my business will get it.
 
Maybe Sal was in China cutting all ties.

Probably not, but atleast he mentions Golden is getting expanded.:thumbup:
 
The beauty of Spyderco is that a person can pick between the knives made here and those made elsewhere and still support a fantastic business run my good people. I have at least one from all the various locations and have no issues with where they are made.
 
I liked this quote from Sal:

"Performance is our primary focus. We're not making pretty knives."

And then later on, the statement, "Spyderco has become a favorite brand for knife collectors. That surprises Glesser, who says he thought his unusual designs were considered unattractive."

As Spyderco fans, I think that we can agree that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
 
Nice article. Although I am a tad surprised that it stated that Spyderco was not one of the big companies. To me they are in the top three. As for where they are made, it has never mattered to me with Spyderco. I know I am getting quality and am supporting an American company. Also I agree with Blade and Flame, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
 
Spyderco continues to drive innovation and I love supporting them by purchasing their knives. In the competative future, I hope they continue to favor quality over volume...or at least maintain a higher end line if business dictates/favors cheaper knives.

Keep up the good work Spyderco.
 
I guess any good press about knives is good for our industry.

Hi Rob,

No, not cutting ties, but we still promote more production in Golden.

sal
 
The expansion in Golden is great news. Congratulations on your success Sal. I'm very glad to read about it.
 
 
As a St. Louis area resident and long time customer of Grand Prairie Knives, I am happy to see them in the newspaper in such a positive fashion. One of the cool things about the Metro area is that it is quite knife friendly. I think St. Louis is surrounded by enough countryside that people are not totally freaked out by knives. Somebody just needs to tell those folks at the Gateway Arch Monument that assisted opening knives are legal! Last I time I was there, they had a big sign saying that anyone with a Kershaw knife will be arrested!

Finally, it was good to see Sal Glesser interviewed. I don't buy Spydercos like I used to because many are just too high dollar for me, but I will always admire Sal Glesser and his vision.
 
I was also suprised that Spyderco is a comparatively small knife company. Gerber is everywhere. They are like the plague!!!! I always try to avoid Chinese made knives, but my blue G-10 Tenacious is possibly one of my most favorite. I don't know exactly why. I have 15 Spydercos. They have always been my first choice because of their top-notch blade steels. I'm a fool for VG-10. Even my ancient G-2 Endura from the early 90's has never rusted. The fully serrated blade is still stupid sharp from the factory.
 
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