Shout out to Taichung!

BMCGear · Dec 1, 2016

EDIT:

I dig you guys showing your Taiwan Spydies. Let's keep that going!

Ok, so you can read about my hesitations of buying a Spyderco made in Taiwan (or overseas period) here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...-Taiwan-Spyderco-s-and-American-manufacturing

In this thread I came to the conclusion that Spyderco wasn't a company after the cheap buck and willing to sacrifice US labor for it. Quite the opposite actually so I ordered my first Taiwan Spyderco; the Sage 5.

I have been looking for the perfect knife for the office and have gone through several but I believe this knife is the ticket. It's light, classy, pocket clip is super non aggressive, and it's functional. This knife will punch well above it's weight class. As far as owning a Taiwan Spyderco goes I'm a believer. This thing is on par with my Golden made PM2. I love the ergos, build quality, and materials used. Here are some quick pics I shot this morning!

Sal Glesser · Dec 1, 2016

Hi BMC,

Thanx for the open mind and support. Hope you enjoy the piece.

sal

BMCGear · Dec 1, 2016

Sal Glesser said:
Hi BMC,

Thanx for the open mind and support. Hope you enjoy the piece.

sal

Mr. Glesser,

I'm enjoying it immensely. Thinking about asking for a Spyderco from my wife for Christmas.

Hope you and your family are doing well.

hoimin · Dec 1, 2016

The Taichung facility beats out pretty much any other production knife in the <$250 market that I've experienced and I'm a Spyderco fan in part because of their work.

Now that this is an open avenue, some ideas for what to ask for: Chaparral (mini-Sage), Gayle Bradley anything (I prefer the GB2 over the PM2)...
If your wife really really loves you and has the cash to spare: Slysz Bowie ($$$) or Rassenti Nirvana ($$$$)

BMCGear · Dec 1, 2016

hoimin said:
The Taichung facility beats out pretty much any other production knife in the <$250 market that I've experienced and I'm a Spyderco fan in part because of their work.

Now that this is an open avenue, some ideas for what to ask for: Chaparral (mini-Sage), Gayle Bradley anything (I prefer the GB2 over the PM2)...
If your wife really really loves you and has the cash to spare: Slysz Bowie ($$$) or Rassenti Nirvana ($$$$)

I've been considering a GB2 but I'm also interested in the Manix 2 G10.

Brock O Lee · Dec 1, 2016

I have 5 Taichung Spydies. They were all **flawless**. I'm a believer.

Norcaldude · Dec 1, 2016

As far as I'm concerned, if a Spyderco model is made in Taichung that makes it even more likely I'll buy it.

palonej · Dec 1, 2016

Taichung Spydie's?????? Top of the food chain for production folders!!!
Here are 3 of mine and each is flawless!! Exceptional build quality!!
Joe

Kalibr906 · Dec 1, 2016

I really enjoy the "original" thread and all the discussion that took place there. Now I am really wanting my own Taiwan Spyderco. The Sage's all look really nice, looks like I need to add it to the wish list.

Gizler00 · Dec 1, 2016

Great looking knife BMC!! The Taichung origin messed with my head on every GB I've ever owned. They were all perfect in every way. But after awhile of carrying...I would sell simply because of the non USA.

Fast forward to Today. I just got this in the mail! There is no denying that the stuff coming out of Taichung is on par with 400$+ knives. Fit and finish is always perfect.

You really make some great points that have made me realize I need to loosen up some.

Here she is.

Cursum Perficio · Dec 1, 2016

Taichung Spydies are consistently the best quality in my experience.

stevewest · Dec 1, 2016

I have quite a few Taichung Spydercos and they are all flawless.

Space Foo · Dec 1, 2016

Every Taichung Spydie I have had has impressed me.

Thorien · Dec 2, 2016

More Taichung love here:

ramasipsc · Dec 2, 2016

Love both Taichung and Golden Spydercos. Both are great!
Taichung common problems are detents and lock stick, Golden - centering and grinds. But anyway both are awesome if you can get flawless example.
My love ones are K2 an Military!

ramasipsc · Dec 2, 2016

Climb14er · Dec 2, 2016

ramasipsc said:

What model is the one on the left? For some reason, I just can't seem to recognize it. Also, is that 12V steel?

ramasipsc · Dec 2, 2016

Its Spyderco K2, collaboration with UK knife maker Farid Mehr made in Taichung factory with CPM 10V steel. Awesome knife!

GB940Rookie · Dec 2, 2016

My Taichung knives are amazing for the money.

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Sunyata · Dec 2, 2016

I love my Taichung Spydies. Pondering a Nirvana

People get thrown off by the origin, I spend a lot of time on other boards and people always have that question. Eventually some try it out and are hooked.