So I've been spending some time in general knife discussion...

VermontEdge said:
Haha, and I can totally respect that [emoji3]
I'm all about respectful disagreement.
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Seriously, to derail slightly more, you, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. And I'm guessing that, despite our difference of opinion, we both own more Spydercos than any other brand. ;)

(Mr. Glesser has me on the edge of my seat with the Chinook 4. Can't wait for that darn knife.)
 
Spyderco knives are different, in good ways. And they're an honest company that strives to serve customers.
 
Insipid Moniker said:
Seriously, to derail slightly more, you, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. And I'm guessing that, despite our difference of opinion, we both own more Spydercos than any other brand. ;)

(Mr. Glesser has me on the edge of my seat with the Chinook 4. Can't wait for that darn knife.)
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Hey, thanks man! In all honesty, I always appreciate your presence on the forum and really do value someone who can maintain a civil exchange of ideas. Part of the reason that I love this community so much!
 
Insipid Moniker said:
As we discussed in General, I'm against brand loyalty, but Spyderco makes it harder than any other brand.
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I don't think brand loyalty is bad. Spyderco has won me over for many of the reasons listed and I have more of then than any other brand. It's like that with many things I own and use.

Brand blindness I see as a being silly. People that are so into one thing they thing nothing else is equal or could possibly be better.
 
johnny_boy02 said:
Brand blindness I see as a being silly. People that are so into one thing they thing nothing else is equal or could possibly be better.
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To each his own, but I feel those who do this are missing out on a lot of good things out there. What a man does with his hard earned money is not my business though, and he should also respect how I choose to spend mine.
 
Two words: Company culture.

Sal et. al. has been able to build and maintain a culture in his company that's unparalleled not only in the knife industry but in the business world. The fact that Spyderco puts out the kind of product they do is a result of their commitment to their culture of service. :thumbup:
 
Spyderco and I have a love hate relationship .
I love my small band of Spydies , but they have killed off my desire to purchase and try other knives .
Even more annoying about them is that they have stopped my leatherwork hobby , because for the first time in my life I have found knives that truly are clipped in pocket friendly and safe .
My leatherwork was always based on sheaths to carry my folders , but Spyderco's don't need sheaths .
I wish they did need sheaths ,but they don't .
Best value for money folders ( in particular the DF2 , Delica , Endura line ) around in my opinion .
I've got enough of them to last me the rest of my life , so I can't see myself buying any more .
I'll just use what I've got and live happily ever after .

Ken
 
Sal and co listen to their customers. Yes, many successful companies "listen" of course but they really do talk to you through these very forums and in knife shows. I've seen threads where Sal himself is the OP asking for input and advice. It's smart business but it benefits us end users in so many ways. I swear I may have swayed a decision or two :p

As others have mentioned: Integrity, innovation (look up some of what they are credited for, quite impressive: first to use a pocket clip!, first to utilize a one hand opening system in a pocket knife). ,constant improvement (models evolve), variety, options in all price points, heads of the company are obsessed knife nuts just like us who are very hands on with the operation, attention to metal qualities - ergonomics - blade grind - weight... I personally have a liking to Sal's in house designs such as the Delica, Stretch, Chap, Millie etc etc etc but there are also many collabs that are awesome. They give credit to other inventors when they use their design, a sign of integrity and respect for the craft.
 
Because Spyderco isn't set back by making a knife look cool so it will sell, they can focus on ergonomics, steel varieties, and geometry.

Basically the things that really matter when cutting and sharpening a knife for maximum performance.

Spydercos cut the best.
 
Every knife brand gets hated on in discussions all over the forums. This week it's pick on Spyderco, next week it will be pick on Benchmade and last week it was pick on Emerson. Doesn't mean a thing. Success breeds contempt.

As for Spyderco positive thoughts, how 'bout Spyderco's success stems from design innovation, product quality and the dedication to those attributes by the company's owner.
 
Because the FFG FRN Delica for price/performance EDC is very very tough to beat by any other maker/model :). And it's just a refinement of a two decade old design!
 
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