Spyderco made in Taiwan?

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fishinhook

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I just purchased a Spyderco Chokwe. I was very suprised to see "Taiwan" etched on the back side of the blade. When I looked at the description on the knife site where I purchased the knife it didn't mention that the knife was imported nor did it mention this on the Spyderco web site. I'm the first one to admit that I don't know the rules in knife advertising but I thought that when a knife is imported from Taiwan or China that the manufacturer was supposed to include the word "imported" on the description. So now that I know that they don't include this info. How do I find out where a knife is made before I buy one besides looking at one in person? Thanks, Fishinhook.
 
If you venture over to the Spyderco Catalog page you'll find a drop down tag which lets you search models by country of origin.
It's pretty sad that where ever you purchased this from didn't advertise where it was manufactured though.

Fwiw Spyderco's Taiwan maker is producing some truely outstanding quality products at the moment so you realy have nothing to worry about with your Chokwe.

bo.
 
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I just cant see why it matters. Spyderco makes great products and only uses quality makers. It is a global economy, as was evident by the recent economic meltdown. Spyderco uses American steel that's is put onto a knife made in Taiwan from materials that come from other places. What does it matter? Made it Taiwan does not mean that's the only place the materials come from.
 
The knives coming out of Taiwan have been pretty impressive for a few years already.

Excellent fit, finish, and edges.

I can think of various models from Boker, CRKT, A.G. Russell, Benchmade, Spyderco, and other companies.
 
The Taiwanese made Spydercos that I have are of exceptional quality. Years ago 'Made in Taiwan' was synonymous poor quality, but that is not necessarily the case any more. Plus, Taiwan is a long standing ally of the U.S. and I have no reservations about purchasing products made there.

As much as we might like to have 'Made in the USA' stamped on everything we buy, that's just not realistic in today's world.

Enjoy your new Chokwe and don't worry about where it was made.JMO.
 
This is a redundant post. When I attempted to "submit post" I got a "broken link" page. I didn't think the post went through. Sorry guys.
 
bodankers said:
If you venture over to the Spyderco Catalog page you'll find a drop down tag which lets you search models my country of origin.
It's pretty sad that where ever you purchased this from didn't advertise where it was manufactured though.

Fwiw Spyderco's Taiwan maker is producing some truely outstanding quality products at the moment so you realy have nothing to worry about with your Chokwe.

bo.
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I just looked at Blade HQ and they don't mention "Taiwan" and neither does Crocblades.com
I found some that do but it really doesn't matter anymore. I'll trust your opinions on the quality of this knife. I'll carry it and maybe I'll become a convert to "imported" knives.
 
I think origin of manufacture is very important.
Luckily Taiwan is a democracy that needs our support, and I am more than willing to put my money there.
(looks like Sal has also found a company with very high standards, even more deserving of support)
 
Joshua J. said:
I think origin of manufacture is very important.
Luckily Taiwan is a democracy that needs our support, and I am more than willing to put my money there.
(looks like Sal has also found a company with very high standards, even more deserving of support)
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Well said. :thumbup:
 
I've never really understood why people get so worked up about where things are made. Do people actually believe that things made in america are better than those from other countries??
 
Joshua J. said:
I think origin of manufacture is very important.
Luckily Taiwan is a democracy that needs our support, and I am more than willing to put my money there.
(looks like Sal has also found a company with very high standards, even more deserving of support)
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+1 people equate Taiwan to China. and although they sound similar they are not. Taiwan is a westernized capitalist democracy. generally i try to buy American but i have no qualms with Taiwan.
 
Joshua J. said:
I think origin of manufacture is very important.
Luckily Taiwan is a democracy that needs our support, and I am more than willing to put my money there.
(looks like Sal has also found a company with very high standards, even more deserving of support)
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Further to that, based on my purchases over the past 12-18 months, the quality of the Taiwan knives is fully equal to and in some cases exceeds the quality of the knives coming out of Seki, which is high praise IMO.
 
Tenacious said:
I've never really understood why people get so worked up about where things are made. Do people actually believe that things made in america are better than those from other countries??
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We don't think they are necessarily better, but some of us believe in supporting American companies, and American workers. And up until fairly recently, usually American made was of higher quality. Many places are now catching up with their manufacturing abilities. If buying American made then you don't run the risk of buying CCC, Cheap Chinese C$@p. I guess there is the possibility of CAC but it is not as common.

I'm sure I will catch C for something I just wrote.
 
Tenacious said:
I've never really understood why people get so worked up about where things are made. Do people actually believe that things made in america are better than those from other countries??
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I don't get "worked up" about where things are made, but I do care about it.

Because certain finished goods are generally of a higher quality from some places than from others.

Swords made in Japan.
Suits made in Italy.
Wines from France.
Fighter jets made in the USA.
Optics made in Germany.
Watches made in Switzerland.

etc.
 
The fit and finish on my safe-queen (taiwan made) Sage 1 is unbeleivable. This is the norm, as I research the heck out of this knife before I bought it. I just hope they use the factory that makes the Sage for more knives in the future.

If that makes you feel any better.
 
Mumbles said:
The fit and finish on my safe-queen (taiwan made) Sage 1 is unbeleivable. This is the norm, as I research the heck out of this knife before I bought it. I just hope they use the factory that makes the Sage for more knives in the future.

If that makes you feel any better.
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Can't say for sure, but strongly suspect that the maker responsible for the Sage also builds the Terzuola SlipIt, the Chokwie, and the Gayle Bradley Folder for Spyderco.

Paul
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