Spyderco Resilience

WvHiker said:
No, the "Made in China" label is a deal breaker for me. Roll your eyes all you want, but practically everyone shops at Wal-Mart, where practically everything is made in China. Keep it up and the only jobs left in America will be Wal-Mart and McDonald's.
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Bingo!!!
 
The made in china thing doesn't bother me much. I'm down for this. It looks like it would be a great hunting knife.
 
Congratulations to Spyderco for making a big folder. I think I'll be getting one.
China already makes the best swords in the world and I think Chinese workers are fully capable of making good knives. Of course I'm still waiting for the Szabo folder[ and I couldn't care less where it's going to be made] which I understand will also have a blade over 4" long.
The problem with Wal-Mart is not that it sells Chinese goods; the problem with Wal-Mart is that it's non-union and exploits it's employees.
 
I don't think "made in China" is the same as "death to the American economy" but I am willing to pay the extra money to get a USA made product with better materials and so I'm told slightly better workmanship. I don't have a problem with Spyderco having knives made in China. They are a tremendous value and we on this forum are not like most people. Most people balk at the thought of paying over $50 for a knife. These knives let them purchase a quality product that is in their price range.

I'll stick with my Military, but like having the option of a cheap Military-like knife out there too.
 
Is this thread one of those "China vs. American made" ones? I hope not as we already have enough of those and this topic has been discussed over and over again.
Back to the knife: I'm quite interested what the price will be here in Europe, maybe something in the sixties. I think I'll join smasak and stick with my Milis at first...I need the money for other knives anyway. But a comparison between the Military and the Resilience would be quite interesting...so we'll see.
 
Buffalohump said:
Made in China? I don't think so..... :thumbdn:
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Although made in China obviously profits are going to make it's way to Spyderco in America which can/will help further production of USA made Spydies.

At least I can dream of this cycle...

Outside of Politics, too big, but talk about BANG for your buck!
 
For a knife of that quality I could not care less if it were made in Sierra Leone, I am getting it!
 
Who wants me to wave and double edge theirs?
 
Yeah i guess its cool, but why not spend a little more money and get a military? its much better steel and made in golden!
 
Charlie Mike said:
Who wants me to wave and double edge theirs?
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'spossible... but no double edge though. I can cut myself just fi - er, 'scuse me, cut things that need cuttin' - just fine with one edge. :p But having one of these waved might be interesting. It certainly has enough material in front of the hole for a good notch to fit in. I likes my holes 'whole', knowhatimean? ;)

Hmmmmm...

~Chris
 
I have yet to buy a Chinese made knife, but this may be my first.

I like large knives, and this design does a lot of things right. Hopefully we'll see a USA version someday.
 
All I know is, that they sure are a piece of cake to sharpen, and man do they get scary sharp. Not high tech steel but, works for me.
 
smasak said:
I don't think "made in China" is the same as "death to the American economy" but I am willing to pay the extra money to get a USA made product with better materials and so I'm told slightly better workmanship. I don't have a problem with Spyderco having knives made in China. They are a tremendous value and we on this forum are not like most people. Most people balk at the thought of paying over $50 for a knife. These knives let them purchase a quality product that is in their price range.

I'll stick with my Military, but like having the option of a cheap Military-like knife out there too.
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Couldn't have said it better myself. :thumbup:
 
I've read complaints of the steel but I agree with previous posters here - the steel performs well. My Persistence almost makes me sad because I don't think it's any worse than my higher priced folders.
 
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