Spyderco?

[A_Blade_Afficionado]

I guarantee you that if it did not say China on the blade, you would not for one second believe that it was made anywhere other than Colorado.

So Spyderco should just make everything in China then right? If it's the same quality wouldn't you rather have it all be made overseas to make it cheaper?
That doesn't seem like a good idea to me...

 

[Dekz]

I don't know if that would be good or bad.
Good for Chinese-made knife sales and bad for American-made sales?
Are you saying the Tenacious is just as good as Golden product?

The materials are not of the same quality, but I would say that the fit and finish is definitely on par.

The person I quoted called these knives garbage based purely on the fact that they are made in China, I bet he has never even touched one.

So Spyderco should just make everything in China then right? If it's the same quality wouldn't you rather have it all be made overseas to make it cheaper?
That doesn't seem like a good idea to me...

Wow, you got all of that from what I said? You are some kind of mind-reading genius!

 

[A_Blade_Afficionado]

You said that aside from the China stamp they're the same, so wouldn't it be logical to make everythin in China? No.
Because if you have the choice, I'm sure you would prefer USA made. It's the principle of made in USA, not the product, that makes it different from made in China.
If you had the choice between USA made and China made at identical materials, quality, price, you would pick USA made wouldn't you? As would I.

 

[Amaranth]

This is America, where we have mostly free and open markets. We can buy stuff made in just about every country in the world. If you decided to buy only American made products, it would take you a long time to shop and your budget would go way up.

Let's face the facts-most of the time, people are going to buy what gives them the best value for the dollar wherever it's made. There are some good knives which cost $35 BECAUSE they are made in China.

Now, I can respect someone for saying "I'm only buying U.S products", but I'd be suprised if they stuck with that 100% of the time. Just try to find clothes, electronics, or shoes made in the U.S.

It's a global marketplace. It seems that at the wages and benefits that people expect to make here, manufacturers cannot afford to price their products at the prices we want to pay! Who's to blame? I don't know!

 

[Dekz]

If you had the choice between USA made and China made at identical materials, quality, price, you would pick USA made wouldn't you? As would I.

I wouldn't give a damn one way or the other because I don't live in the USA.

Remember, this is the internet, you may encounter people from other countries once in a while

 

[hlc]

I am a Chinese but live in US, if a knife made in China with the same quality and price is lower than US made, I would go for it. But if the price is the same, I prefer made in US.
By the way, I really hope if a Chinese knife company can focus on global market with variety of models and excellent quality (just like Fenix flashlight), since most of the famous Chinese knife makers are only making culinary knives for domestic market in China.

 

[tlong]

I thought I read the blade was made in China but the knife assembled in Colorado. Not sure, but my point was that I'll treat a $29 knife differently than a $109 knife. I've heard you get alot for your money with Spyderco. I'll find out soon at the risk of being a traitor to the US for having a Chinese knife.

 

[bekylane]

Most Spyderco's are made in Japan only because VG-10 is exclusive to Japan.

154CM Blades are done in the USA since it is an american steel.

Made in China has nothing to do with quality as long as they are doing knives properly and using quality materials.

And it does not matter where the knife is made, they all have the same high quality standards of Spyderco and the rock solid warranty.

PS:

I remember reading a post by Sal where he stated an specific knife was made in Taiwan because of the availability of an specific steel in the country and not because of cost saving.

Also not everyone in this forum is from the USA, so for them Made in US has the same patriotic value as Made in China.

 

[Roger999]

You said that aside from the China stamp they're the same, so wouldn't it be logical to make everythin in China? No.
Because if you have the choice, I'm sure you would prefer USA made. It's the principle of made in USA, not the product, that makes it different from made in China.
If you had the choice between USA made and China made at identical materials, quality, price, you would pick USA made wouldn't you? As would I.

If the price is identical, then I would choose the made in USA product because the other manufacturer would be charging me extra when it most likely costs them less to produce.

 

[3Guardsmen]

I see from viewing the forums and threads that Spyderco knives are quite popular. I havnt heard of them until joining this forum.

Why is Spyderco so popular? What is it about them?

If you're new, definately look at Kershaw. They have the most diverse lineup and their CS paired with their great value factor make them a winner for sure. You should go to Walmart and buy an Od-1 and Skyline, both are great knives and only $40 and $35 respectively. They're great intro knives to becoming an addict.

Troll much?

 

[3Guardsmen]

Guys, let's not allow the troll to turn this thread into a 'made in USA vs. made in China' thread! The OP asked about why Spyderco (not other companies) is so well liked and well respected on the forums, and he deserves answers.

Basically, Spyderco was first to bring to market many of the things that make folding, tactical knives appealing, and they did this all back when other production companies were not willing to take the risks that Spyderco did. Spyderco introduced pocket clips, One-handed (non-auto) openers, ATS-34, and G-10 to the production knife market, decades ago. They have continued to innovate to this very day. Their Owner/Founder is one of, if not, the kindest, most approachable person in the knife community.

Also, Spyderco, while making some of their knives in their USA factory, and having the rest made in Japan, Taiwan, and China, is a 100% American owned and operated company!

Regards,
3G

 

[David M]

I only like the USA made Spydercos. I have a few different Millies and Paras but Kershaw has the most USA made knives at affordable prices.

 

[2brothers]

Guys, let's not allow the troll to turn this thread into a 'made in USA vs. made in China' thread! The OP asked about why Spyderco (not other companies) is so well liked and well respected on the forums, and he deserves answers.

Basically, Spyderco was first to bring to market many of the things that make folding, tactical knives appealing, and they did this all back when other production companies were not willing to take the risks that Spyderco did. Spyderco introduced pocket clips, One-handed (non-auto) openers, ATS-34, and G-10 to the production knife market, decades ago. They have continued to innovate to this very day. Their Owner/Founder is one of, if not, the kindest, most approachable person in the knife community.

Also, Spyderco, while making some of their knives in their USA factory, and having the rest made in Japan, Taiwan, and China, is a 100% American owned and operated company!

Regards,
3G

Yeah, let's not do that.

13ninjas made the comment about Chinese Spydercos being garbage, there is your troll.
Must be a slow night for the I.P.

 

[slimshaneee]

Spyderco is my favorite knife company.

I have much more expensive knives. None perform better than Spyderco. None have better designed handles. None have better locks.

No one can match the different quality steels, locks, makers, spyderedge that Spyderco brings to us knife nuts, every year, in my opinion. It might be fact. For me they really keep things interesting.

I love to get new ones and show them off to people. How smart their designs are from a using standpoint just blows me away.

 

[thejamppa]

I think I would take made in USA knife just because they're so rare in here behind God's back. Or you pay premium price of such things. Tenacious is great knife with very good quality. However I want to try also cheaper Byrd line and true None-chinese Spyderco's. It gives me good excuse to buy more Spyderco's.

I am tempted following Spyderco's: Persistence, Delica 4, Dragonfly, Manix 2. Persistence and Manix two I have to get later from over seas. Delica's and Dragonfly's I can get natively.

Too bad I don't have money to buy Spyderco Military or Para-Military knives. In future then.

 

[tirod3]

Spyderco came up with the clip and hole opener as a combo - which made it the first easily accessed to ready use knife on the market. And it was first sold as a tool to workmen.

Tactical came later when they started selling in the PX. The Endura is probably the most popular knife I ever saw when on active duty. What makes Spyderco great is that Sal Glesser continues to improve the product as it needs it. If a metal clip is better than integral cast FRN, Sal does it. If it needs interliners or better yet, should be made in G10, it happens. If the price can be kept down to meet competition from cheap imports (not all from China,) Sal finds the best opportunity to make a quality knife and imports it - the Tenacious.

It's a little dense to discredit the quality of Chinese products - or any Far Eastern made product - when they set the standard in electronics, vehicle engineering, clothing, shoes, writing instruments, household hardware, and dozens of other categories in our daily life.

Made in USA is an intellectual ideal, not a gurantee of great quality - if you can find something to buy. We are completely capable of making world class crap, after all, we taught the Far East ways to do it. But you would have to have experienced that by purchasing American stuff decades ago when we had the edge on price. We're too proud to work that cheap now.

 

[svrider3]

It seems that at the wages and benefits that people expect to make here, manufacturers cannot afford to price their products at the prices we want to pay!

I'd bet there are many here that would beg to differ.

Troll much?

Stir the pot much?


For the OP, Spiderco makes fine knives as well as Kershaw, BM and
many others. If you can find a B&M store that carries a decent selection,
go handle as many as you can and decide what quality plus price means
to you. :thumbup:

 

[3Guardsmen]

The Kershaw mafia feels the need to poach Spyderco threads!:jerkit:

If you're new, definately look at Kershaw.

For the OP, Spiderco makes fine knives as well as Kershaw, BM and many others.

I'll quote what the OP asked in his thread, titled "Spyderco," just in case anybody else wanders in here, in desperation, trying to troll for other companies.

I see from viewing the forums and threads that Spyderco knives are quite popular. I havnt heard of them until joining this forum.

Why is Spyderco so popular? What is it about them?

Maybe certain people just don't know how to read?

 

[Ken44]

Great knives, great company, great prices...whats not to like! I think you'll be happy with one.

Most Spyderco's are made in Japan only because VG-10 is exclusive to Japan.



I remember reading a post by Sal where he stated an specific knife was made in Taiwan because of the availability of an specific steel in the country and not because of cost saving.

VG-10 isn't the only reason Spyderco's are made in Japan. He has a great partnership with the Japan plant. BTW- same plant that makes the ZDP William Henrys.

And Spyderco does ship the S30V used in the Tawain knives to them. He also stated he saved from 20 to 30% by having them made in Tawain.
Which is great, because my Sage II in Ti and S30V is by far my most favorite Spyderco of all, and at a GREAT price.

 

[vitekboi]

The Kershaw mafia feels the need to poach Spyderco threads!:jerkit:

LOL he does that in every thread where they ask about spyderco. He's a Kershaw salesman that works for free!