I haven’t bought a Spyderco for over ten years now. The reason is simple; the last one I bought ten years ago looks like, and basically functions, the same as the ones they sell now. How boring.
Before you take offense Spyderco fans, keep reading.
Benchmade decided to offer thumbholes, which was a good idea, and wonder of wonders, they sold! If Spyderco offered designs using thumstuds they might find a ready market for them.
Benchmade hasn’t offered anything really new or different since what, the Rukus? I actually had started buying their older models because they weren’t offering me anything exciting in their newer lineups. Some of the older models were very nice and unique. I now have every BM model I want, so I’m done with them until they get creative again.
I did just buy a Spyderco again though. I should have a Phoenix coming in the mail any day now. Finally, a different design from Spydie! What a concept. I hope it is a good knife. I’ll let you know.
Since Benchmade is no longer interested in my business, I am looking at other brands that I had previously left alone. Most notably, I also bought an Al Mar mini S.E.R.E., a knife that I always admired but never purchased. I’ll let you know how I like it too.
If Spyderco continues to offer some new and innovative designs, (in folders), including blade shapes, then they have a new customer. If not, I can put them into my ‘Ignore list’ along with the other lackluster companies that I formerly gave my money to.
Brand loyalty only goes so far for me before I start looking around at other company’s offerings. So far this year I have bought 3 knives, all from different manufacturers than my normal go-to guys.
