See Sal, I'm not a grouch

Hi Kel_aa,

I never thought you were a grouch. I was sorry that you had poor luck with our products. I did read and respond to your other thread.

We also cater to a very specific "type" of customer and our "niche" does not appeal to all. In general, the more you learn about knives, knife construction and knife materials, the more you will appreciate our products. It doesn't mean you'll like them, it just means that you'll understand more why we do what we do.

We are a small family owned business (37 crew) and we always try to do our best. We're just not perfect. "Pobody's Nerfect".

sal
 
Sal Glesser said:
Hi Kel_aa,

I never thought you were a grouch. I was sorry that you had poor luck with our products. I did read and respond to your other thread.

We also cater to a very specific "type" of customer and our "niche" does not appeal to all. In general, the more you learn about knives, knife construction and knife materials, the more you will appreciate our products. It doesn't mean you'll like them, it just means that you'll understand more why we do what we do.

We are a small family owned business (37 crew) and we always try to do our best. We're just not perfect. "Pobody's Nerfect".

sal
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You make a great point about people liking your products better the more they know about knives. I'm to the point where almost all of the knives on my wish list are Spydercos. I went from hating lockbacks to prefering them. The spyderhole just works a lot better than thumb studs. Your edges are thin so they offer great performance and ease of sharpening. I thought that choils were a waste of space where an edge should be, but after using them I seek them out. It is obvious that ergonomics and function are priority one at Spyderco.
 
Thanks Sal for responding.

37 people, that's some pretty high productivity! I have worked at an auto-supplier press-line where it took 14 people to turn sheet metal into a stamped part in 5 operations.

So I take it that certain designs like the Caly Jr didn't sell well to the public even though they are popular among the select? I really would like to see something like that brought to the forefront along with the Delica/Endura flagship models. I don't see everyone needing the extra strength of the Delica and right now there is really no real alternative for a flat-grind 3 inch model. Is it possible that the momentum of the Delica is drowning out the public interesting in the Caly Jr?
 
Sal Glesser said:
the more you learn about knives, knife construction and knife materials, the more you will appreciate our products.
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Very true, Sal.

Although I have had knives of various sorts for well over 30 years, up until about six years ago I thought a Buck 110 was the best of the best. When I started getting interested in better knives, the products of a certain other maker appealed to me the most, but then I bought a Para Military, and then a Yojimbo, etc., etc., and now have more Spyderco knives than any other make. Right now my favorites are the BG-42 Military and the ZDP D4, but I'm anxiously awaiting the Calypso III, and expect that will be a favorite too. Each of mine appeals to me for a different reason, but I love them all and look forward to the announcement every new model that you put on the market. Thankfully, they're all pretty reasonably priced.

Keep 'em coming Sal.
 
Hi Ron,

Thanx for the support and kind words. I, too, am currently switching between the BG Military and D4 in ZDP.

sal
 
Sal Glesser said:
Hi Ron,

Thanx for the support and kind words. I, too, am currently switching between the BG Military and D4 in ZDP.

sal
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You obviously have very good taste. ;)
 
Sal Glesser said:
Hi Kel_aa,

We also cater to a very specific "type" of customer and our "niche" does not appeal to all. In general, the more you learn about knives, knife construction and knife materials, the more you will appreciate our products. It doesn't mean you'll like them, it just means that you'll understand more why we do what we do.

sal
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The first time I saw a SpyderCo knife I thought "wow, what a junky looking knife". I was sticking to my Benchmade M21!

Then I got to reading up on the SpyderCo knives. Went to Wal-Mart and looked at a Native (and bought it). Now I have 2 more in the mail (Delica 4 and a Dodo), on the way to the house, and I'm looking at buying a few more. I'm hooked!

Tell your family ... thank you. Great knives .... what else can I say.
 
Thanx Lamarrk, for the support and kind words, and welcome to the Spyderco forums..

We hope you appreicate and enjoy your purchases.

sal
 
Spyderco is the best. I've wasted enough money on the rest. Edge retention, portability, warranty (never used it), materials, and well thought out designs are all that they do. Spyderco does this better than the rest.
 
I agree with the strange looks that grow on you. I've looked at them in shops, but the prices here in Norway are outrageous. After Lighthound started stocking them I took the plunge and ordered two and then some more after trying them out:D

I currently carry a D4 and Jester everywhere and I'm trying to get some from the kitchen series over to Norway..

I'd like a D4 in G-10, but I'm really a lot more happy with FRN than I thought. Prefer it over the steel handles, but the steel handled ones make nice gifts;)

Thanks for making great knives at great prices Sal.

PS! Love the Byrds as well, never thought good knives could be this cheap;)
 
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