Spyderco "made in Taiwan"

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Taichung, Taiwan. That's where my Spyderco TUFF was made. IT's beautiful; it's made in CPM3V blade-steel. These posts above are telling you the truth. Seki City, Japan and Taichung, Taiwan produce some great knives for Spyderco.
 
mkjellgren said:
The Taichung Taiwan made spydercos are absolutely top notch. The Taichung maker was chosen because of their impeccable attention to detail and world class fit and finish, not because they're cheap... Fear not, the Taichung Taiwan spydercos are spectacular.
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This... Dang mkjellgren, how many times I have quoted you now. Keep taking the words right out of my mouth.

I own a Southard, GB, Sage1, and have a Techno on the way. Looking at a knife for what it is and not where its made, they are extremely well built. All have exacting tolerances and I'm sure the Techno will also. I highly recommend them.
 
I am aware that they are arguably Spyderco's best manufactoring facility, but I refuse to carry a knife that is not made in the USA and costs over $80. Shame all my favorite Spydercos are made there.
 
Not only should you take your knife buddies words with a grain of salt, you should take anyone's words with a grain of salt. Even all of us here, who are just as prone to our own biases.

Ultimately, the proof is in the pudding. If a knife is good, it is good. Period. Doesn't matter where it's made or what it's made out of.
 
Tell your buddies that this isn't 1974. Spyderco has tight control over the specs and quality of their products here and over seas. My Southfork is probably the best knife I'll ever own. Designed by Phil Wilson, built by Spyderco in Taiwan.
 
FCM415 said:
This... Dang mkjellgren, how many times I have quoted you now. Keep taking the words right out of my mouth.

I own a Southard, GB, Sage1, and have a Techno on the way. Looking at a knife for what it is and not where its made, they are extremely well built. All have exacting tolerances and I'm sure the Techno will also. I highly recommend them.
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What can I say, great minds think alike :D
 
I'm sitting at my computer with my Spyderco Terzuola Slipit beside me.
The fit and finish are beyond compare.
The blade is perfectly centered, the grinds are even, there is no play.
I wish I could say the same for some of the "made in USA" blades I've bought over the years.
 
Uninformed people have a reason to think "junk" as much of it might be and most of it certainly was years a go. When we were kids the stuff in Japan was considered junk, then Korea, etc.. They have all come a long way and Taichung has absolutely learned how to assemble not only good knives but exceptional knives. I've already eaten my crow after receiving a Southard.
 
Thanks a lot guys. I've been eyeing the chokwe and the sage series for a while now. Just a little gunshy I guess. Thanks for all the great responses. Now I have something to say to my knife buddies!
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If It's a chokwe you are thinking about don't think too much longer. They are in close out sales in a lot of places because the knife has been discontinued. It's an excellent cutter & slicer that is way more comfortable than it looks. Very good quality.

Joe
 
This thread reminded me that some people just dont know better:

[video=youtube;lj3iNxZ8Dww]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww[/video]

No offense to anyone in the USA
 
Esav Benyamin said:
Oakengroves, why would you think Taiwan does not have fair labor practices?
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Actually we run a pretty unethical labor practice lol.
While most things cost about the same here compared to the USA, our labors are on the verge of rioting, a few days ago some few hundred factory workers took over a metro railway so they can have their chance to voice their concerns when they lost their jobs, albeit such matters will die off soon since, well, we are the oppressed. On paper our work hours are 8 Hrs a day, but in reality the majority of our white collar workers pull give or take 12 Hrs a day 5 days a week with no over time fee for a mere labor rate just shy of 750 USD, and thats with work days clocking in around 2/3~3/4 a year.
 
Sharpnessis said:
Just wondering what your thoughts are about spyderco's made in Taiwan knives. I'm sure they are great, but my knife buddies see made in Taiwan, it's instant junk. Any thoughts?
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Not again... :( The uniform opinion of everyone who owns a collection of Spyderco knives is that the best-made Spyderco knives come from the Taichung plant in Taiwan.
 
CrialJLA said:
I refuse to carry a knife that is not made in the USA and costs over $80. Shame all my favorite Spydercos are made there.
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Where are the parts of your car: engine, transmission, axles...produced and assembled? And what kind of tv are you watching, sir?
Your computer that you're using right now? Sure, I understand...
 
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I too would like to hit the horse. ;)

I'd suggest getting a Southard and letting friends who think Taiwan knives are junk handle it. Hard to imagine they'd still think that after handling a Southard . . .
 
FCM415 said:
I own a Southard, GB, Sage1, and have a Techno on the way. All have exacting tolerances and I'm sure the Techno will also.
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I have those (sold the Sage1 for a Chaparral) plus the Techno. This is my fourth new Techno. I've used the others for trade materials along the way. I am keeping this one. All four have been perfect. Oh yes, and my TUFF is just a great EXPERIENCE.
 
To keep it short: I strongly believe that if the Taiwan Spydercos I own were made in Golden, I would have paid much more and gotten an inferior product.

They are absolutely the most well made Spydercos I own, and I personally find the Golden factory to be extremely overrated. I may just have bad luck, but other than my m390 PM2, my Goldens have all had pretty noticeable flaws. My Leaf Storm's grinds are off by about 1/2-3/4cm (I still love it, though). My Taichungs have all been damn near perfect in every aspect.

Taiwan Spydercos all day for this guy.
 
shecky said:
Not only should you take your knife buddies words with a grain of salt, you should take anyone's words with a grain of salt. Even all of us here, who are just as prone to our own biases.

Ultimately, the proof is in the pudding. If a knife is good, it is good. Period. Doesn't matter where it's made or what it's made out of.
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I second this...
 
i think the knife company is more important than where it's made. spyderco puts out good knives because they're spyderco. they're a good company with great quality control. i probably wouldn't trust some no name knife company if it was made in the usa or in taiwan.
 
marthinus said:
This thread reminded me that some people just dont know better:

[video=youtube;lj3iNxZ8Dww]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww[/video]

No offense to anyone in the USA
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That is too funny!! I forgot all about that girl! Lol
 
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