Sage II Titanium?

You're right Taiwan is not China, it's also not America.

I don't think the issue here is quality. We know Spyderco makes quality knives.

The issue is will my next Para-Military knife be 8cr13mov steel with a China stamp?

As soon as it is acceptable to only produce in these countries, the American plants will no longer be needed.
 
I found it interesting that when Spyderco began they made zero knives in the USA.

As they made money selling those knives, they were able to invest in their current manufacturing plant in the USA. Last I heard they were at production capacity for the USA plant.

Soooo.... buying foreign Spydercos = Spyderco gets more money = Spyderco can stay in business and afford to play around and bring us new and interesting knives and steels = this guy buying foreign Spydercos!
 
slimshaneee said:
I found it interesting that when Spyderco began they made zero knives in the USA.

As they made money selling those knives, they were able to invest in their current manufacturing plant in the USA. Last I heard they were at production capacity for the USA plant.

Soooo.... buying foreign Spydercos = Spyderco gets more money = Spyderco can stay in business and afford to play around and bring us new and interesting knives and steels = this guy buying foreign Spydercos!
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Nice perspective.:thumbup: I've yet to buy a Spyderco made in Taiwan, but I'm sure the Sage RIL will be my first.
 
slimshaneee said:
As they made money selling those knives, they were able to invest in their current manufacturing plant in the USA. Last I heard they were at production capacity for the USA plant.
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If this is true, which I hope it is. Then wouldn't it be logical for them to expand and open a Custom Shop, such as Buck. Then we could order our favorite steels, with our favorite frame such as Sage, Military, etc.????
 
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AR fan said:
If this is true, which I hope it is. Than wouldn't it be logical for them to expand and open a Custom Shop, such as Buck. Then we could order our favorite steels, with our favorite frame such as Sage, Military, etc.????
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As far as I know Spyderco has always been about the productions and not so much about the customs. There are limited and sprint runs, but I think they're more about putting solid, quality, production knives into the cutstomer's hands.
 
Tony8179 said:
As far as I know Spyderco has always been about the productions and not so much about the customs. There are limited and sprint runs, but I think they're more about putting solid, quality, production knives into the cutstomer's hands.
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Yes, I realize this. What I'm saying, is that instead of waiting for these "Limited and "Sprint runs". Wouldn't it be great if you could just pick up the phone or get on the net and have the knife you've wanted/dreamed up, at your door the following week? The demand is certainly there, look at the pre-orders. Also look at Buck Knives, they do it and they are a smaller Co.
 
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If the blade was flatter and not so curved...I'd have one by now.

Its still a sweet knife and I may still get one.

But...if it had the Delica4s blade shape with its current handle config and materials...it'd be PERFECT!
 
Sal, I noticed you were one of the viewers of this thread for quite some time.
Yet you didn't respond, why???:confused:
 
Hi AR fan,

You are a funny guy. You ask me a question, then you ask me again 40 minutes later? Patience is a valuable skill, young man.

In answer to your question, A custom shop is very difficult to maintain. Buck does not make all models and variations as customs. They have some choices on a few models.

Buck is also 3 or 4 times larger than Spyderco. Spyderco is a small company.

We support and recommend custom makers. I have been a Custom knifemaker Guild member 1979. I've learned a great deal from the custom makerrs. I think that they are the best way to get a custom knife of any design.

sal
 
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