Unsolicited Praise

[bquinlan]

I replied to a "What do you like about Spyderco knives?" thread elsewhere and thought I'd use that post to start one here too.

Call me a paean in the ass.


There are a lot of things to like about Spyderco knives. The Spyderco Hole is still the best opening method I've come across. And what can you say about the now universal pocket clip?

Despite all of the specific features the two things I like most about Spyderco are more general. I love their willingness to try new approaches and I admire their unswerving commitment to quality.

Not every Spyderco knife is a hit and I don't like all of the models they make. I consider that an indication of their greatness! You don't work out new ideas by taking the familiar and safe path. You try things, make mistakes, learn from them, and try again. Innovation has to be coupled with nerve and persistance to really pay off. The folks at Spyderco have produced some brilliant designs and been willing to perfect them.

Quality is more than just checking fit and finish. Spyderco knives cover a wide range of price and are made with various levels of materials to permit that. What impresses me most is that the low-end models with Zytel handles and AUS-8 blades are conceived and constructed with the same attention to detail as the high-end models made with anodized aluminum, G-10, 154CM, and VG-10. Every Spyderco knife is as good a knife as possible. And they all come from the factory sharpened for serious use.

What more could anyone ask for?

--Bob Q

 

[Colinz]

A bigger Gunting?

I agree with you on the fit and finish, always seems to be worth the price. Never had a problem with either of the spyderco knives I have had (gave away one to a friend). Two more on the way

/Colinz

 

[jyork]

HERE HERE!!
I totally agree with you bq. Spyderco is not for everyone, nor is it intended to be. It is for those of us that like a company that appreciates us and will try new things that maybe even some of us suggest. And for people who like their knives to be of very high quality and of quality materials. My personal favorite is Sal's personal saying about integrity even though no one is looking, I think that sums it all up. I don't know many people or companies that hold themselves to the highest standards, especially when no one may be looking. Thanks bq for the post and thanks Sal for your dedication.

 

[VampyreWolf]

I think one of the bigger things we like is the "family" feeling...

We are all a bunch of knife hugging(only when they are closed though, I hope) nuts, and all appreciate the quality that comes from Spyderco knives.

 

[Bugs3x]

Bob Q -- until I finally remembered that I spent some time on Knife Forums yesterday, was driving myself crazy trying to find that thread.

Well, much as I felt yesterday, you about covered all the bases. I wholeheartedly agree. Think I may have sort of paraphrased or quoted you on another thread today. Or maybe myself. Hard to remember.

About the only thing I have to add to what you've said, is my appreciation for Sal's participation in this and the company forum. I know of no other manufacturer/president who gives so much of his time to the customers as does Sal. In just the last couple months, as I recall, Spyderco is checking out the potential for knives/ideas suggested by forumites on one or both forums. Even if I didn't get the multi-colored Calypso Jrs I wanted, I felt I was listened to.

Of course, one has to say that Spyderco just plain makes a bunch of really good knives.

 

[Sal Glesser]

Hi Guys. Appreciate the kind comments. Most companies have some underlying philosophy that drives the company. for many, Profit is the sole motivator. For many, though, making a good product, meeting customers expectations and even sometimes their hopes, influences the products or services they produce.

It is my belief that the ELU is the most important part of the business chain in any industry, and therefore the most valuable. This forum is one of the ways we try to show the ELU that they are important. Quality and reliablilty of our product is another.

sal