Spyderco Price Increase...

Ron Texas

Ron Texas

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It looks like Spyderco prices went up about 5% this year. Additionally there are some Rex 121 models in the $400 plus category. That people are willing to pay so much extra for Rex 121 bewilders me. It's an exotic tool steel which has the best edge retention available at the expense of minimal toughness. Maybe for some edge retention isn't the most important thing, it's the only thing. I'll take Magancut any day.
 
I can't believe people will pay a premium for exotic tool steels when iron is just free on the ground.

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Ron Texas said:
It looks like Spyderco prices went up about 5% this year. Additionally there are some Rex 121 models in the $400 plus category. That people are willing to pay so much extra for Rex 121 bewilders me. It's an exotic tool steel which has the best edge retention available at the expense of minimal toughness. Maybe for some edge retention isn't the most important thing, it's the only thing. I'll take Magancut any day.
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CPM Rex 121

Carbon 3.4%
Chromium 4.0%
Vanadium 9.5%
Molybdenum 5.0%
Cobalt 9.0%

Pushing ~30% carbide volume near ~68-70rc

A complete MONSTER.


Perhaps the most obstinate material to work with in the knife industry.

It was thought to be impossible to make knives out of in a production setting.

Spyderco making knives out of it represents a significant industrial innovation.

CPM Rex 121 is also extinct with the closure of Crucible Industries LLC and will not make the transition to Erasteel.

Spyderco had the guts to purchase some of the last stocks of the material before the closure of Crucible.

Should be quite collectable in the next 5-10 years.

It's not going to be everyone's cup of tea.
 
DeadboxHero said:
It's not going to be everyone's cup of tea.
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Yeah, not mine. Thanks for the details about limited stocks. There is a lot of angst about various high end steels going extinct, but new ones keep coming along. I might add that D2 has was invented in 1918 and 440C dates back to the 1950's. They are still cutting.
 
Ron Texas said:
Yeah, not mine. Thanks for the details about limited stocks. There is a lot of angst about various high end steels going extinct, but new ones keep coming along. I might add that D2 has was invented in 1918 and 440C dates back to the 1950's. They are still cutting.
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The knife industry is small but it is big enough to cater to folks that love the edge performance and the engineering behind more exotic materials rather than just a titanium frame lock with skulls on it.

In fact, it's even in the name of "Spyderco".

Exotic sports cars would often release a Spyder version of their car line.

A two-seat, convertible.

So impractical

Why?

Well, for the joy and pleasure of the drive!


That's what makes "Spyder" Co so special.

They are giving us a "vehicle" purely for the joy of the "drive"

No other production company focuses on exotic materials and edge performance.

To be frank, it's also extremely difficult to emulate; it requires extremely high passion, knowledge and expertise.
 
I have 11 Spyderco knives. Some date back to the early days of the company. The designs are well thought out and timeless. I'm fond of the blue handles on the SPY27 models.
 
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What Bear said.

Plenty of good old reliable metal out there has been made the same way for generations, and that's great. Others are trying to stay ahead of the competition, but do so by cutting corners, navigating the chicanes. Then you've got Spyderco establishing the line - these knives are the cutting edge.
 
Maybe for some edge retention isn't the most important thing, it's the only thing. I'll take Magancut any day.
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I want Rex 121, Magnacut, Cruwear, K390, Maxamet, VG10, 3V, 15V, 52100, Super Blue, Rex 45, M4, O1, 5160, etc., etc. In fact I have all these and many many more. The ones I can source from Spyderco I do because of the optimized heat treats and excellent grinds.

You may not get it but that's OK. I'll keep doing what I do .
 
I just wish they released more frame locks that interested me.. release a new military framelock!
 
If you have never been to their HQ in Golden, CO, you have missed something. Great folks, and plenty of inventory when I was there. I had one of their Goddard knives in my pocket. For a pittance, they sharpened it and polished it up. Better still, a gal who had been involved in producing the knife years before came out of the shop to the sales area and we chatted. Bought a pair of knives they no longer make, carry one to this day. Pleasant, professional and very friendly. A must if you are near.
 
Spyderco has an absolutely amazing range of prices, variety of steels, and selection of knife types. I’ve been a huge fan since 1998\1999.

I don’t think people realize the sheer volume of variety over the past years. In my opinion, it is 100% unparalleled, for almost any industry!

They offer something for everybody….literally. If we focus on price, there are a large number of reasonably priced models, along with many very expensive ones too. One can get into a high quality knife with a great steel for a reasonable price, or if one has the means, there are totally awesome expensive ones too. It seems that they truly try to keep that dynamic, year after year. Plus, the crazy number of different styles of handles, blade shapes, lengths, folding, locking, fixed blade, and accessories are outstanding.

In addition, the PERFORMANCE CONSISTENCY of the company over such a long period is also very uncommon, across all industries. And when you add in Sal and Eric, who are two rare individuals who are really amazing stewards of the knife world, you get a very special company. It is also my opinion that they are great people too. I obviously do not know them personally, but every time they speak up, they show their kindness.

This combination of great stuff all swirled together stands out in a complex, often scary world.
 
Belly said:
Spyderco has an absolutely amazing range of prices, variety of steels, and selection of knife types. I’ve been a huge fan since 1998\1999.

I don’t think people realize the sheer volume of variety over the past years. In my opinion, it is 100% unparalleled, for almost any industry!

They offer something for everybody….literally. If we focus on price, there are a large number of reasonably priced models, along with many very expensive ones too. One can get into a high quality knife with a great steel for a reasonable price, or if one has the means, there are totally awesome expensive ones too. It seems that they truly try to keep that dynamic, year after year. Plus, the crazy number of different styles of handles, blade shapes, lengths, folding, locking, fixed blade, and accessories are outstanding.

In addition, the PERFORMANCE CONSISTENCY of the company over such a long period is also very uncommon, across all industries. And when you add in Sal and Eric, who are two rare individuals who are really amazing stewards of the knife world, you get a very special company. It is also my opinion that they are great people too. I obviously do not know them personally, but every time they speak up, they show their kindness.

This combination of great stuff all swirled together stands out in a complex, often scary world.
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