Why are spyderco so popular?

1-They were made for your hand, not your eyes. Even the most "ugliest" Spyderco will feel like a glove and cut like a light saber. "We make the knife in your pocket, not the knife in your display case".
2-Fair price for high-end materials.
3-I had a great, fast, experience with their warranty, even for my nit-picky grind issue.
4-Sal seems like a great guy.
5-They send you a thank you note when you buy knives, and a "sorry for the inconvenience" note with warranty issues.
6-The knives are solid-feeling with excellent fit and finish, even the <$50 ones
7-Alot of them are made here in the US, and the ones that aren't are just as good, if not better.
etc. etc. etc.
 
bladeboss said:
1-They were made for your hand, not your eyes. Even the most "ugliest" Spyderco will feel like a glove and cut like a light saber.
2-Fair price for high-end materials.
3-I had a great experience for warranty, even for my nit-picky grind issue.
4-Sal seems like a great guy.
5-They send you a thank you note when you buy knives, and an apology note with warranty issues.
6-The knives are solid-feeling with excellent fit and finish, even the <$50 ones
7-Alot of them are made here in the US, and the ones that aren't are just as good, if not better.
etc. etc. etc.
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On top of all this...they listen to there customers.
 
I personally think it is not because of how they look, in fact a lot are rather ugly. However I currently own 4 because the fit and finish is great, they use quality materials and they just work well.
 
All the above reasons plus

The while makes it possible to open with gloved hands.
The no frills design assures a reliable tool that will not fail in various adverse conditions. As an LEO I am outdoors in humid dusty or wet conditions often.
 
Jaytaylor said:
Because they are holy.
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This is about right. All of those posts are correct. Sal is great. Great blade-steels offered. Great models for any use.
Nothing is more popular in the world than a Paramilitary 2 folder. Check out the Exchange ads. Millions of them, and all going up in price. Sal can't keep up.
Or the Gayle Bradley, or the Techno, or the SouthFork in s90v.
You cannot go wrong...at any price level.
 
"Sal's a great guy." keeps coming up. That's not a bad reason right there. I only own one Spyderco so far, but one thing I've noticed from the random threads I've read where Sal Glesser has posted is that he doesn't (that I've seen, anyway) trash talk other companies/makers/companies' designs. I've seen the heads of a couple of other companies do that and it really turns me off their stuff.
 
Sonnydaze said:
You cannot go wrong...at any price level.
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I think this is pretty much it right here. No matter your budget, spyderco has a solid, great performing knife for you. You see just as many recommendations for the tenacious as you do for the Southard.
 
I skimmed and haven't seen this yet: Spyderco gives credit where credit is due. Take the Sage series for example, Sage I-Michael Walker and the liner lock. Sage 2- Chris Reeve and the R.I.L. Sage 3- Blackie Collins and the Bolt Action Lock. Sage 4-general design philosphoy of Al Mar. They also mention Kit Carson with their flipper models, Emerson's patent number on the Emerson waved knives. All collaborations I have seen have the designer's mark or name on it. Also the company has a humble attitude as set forth by Sal himself. He has many many innovations himself, but you will not hear him boasting about. In fact I once credited him with the Phantom Lock, and he was quick to correct me and give me the designer. The ethnic series is really cool. With the Chokwe some of the money you pay for the knife goes to Keep a Child Alive Foundation (HIV/Aids prevention in Africa).
 
I do not own a Spyderco, but I've examined many. Even the small, really inexpensive ones seem to very well-built with quality materials, have geometry that actually cuts really well, and the company itself has an outstanding reputation. Their designs aren't really my cup of tea, but I respect both the knives and the people behind them quite highly. :thumbup:
 
nccole said:
I skimmed and haven't seen this yet: Spyderco gives credit where credit is due. Take the Sage series for example, Sage I-Michael Walker and the liner lock. Sage 2- Chris Reeve and the R.I.L. Sage 3- Blackie Collins and the Bolt Action Lock. Sage 4-general design philosphoy of Al Mar. They also mention Kit Carson with their flipper models, Emerson's patent number on the Emerson waved knives. All collaborations I have seen have the designer's mark or name on it. Also the company has a humble attitude as set forth by Sal himself. He has many many innovations himself, but you will not hear him boasting about. In fact I once credited him with the Phantom Lock, and he was quick to correct me and give me the designer. The ethnic series is really cool. With the Chokwe some of the money you pay for the knife goes to Keep a Child Alive Foundation (HIV/Aids prevention in Africa).
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I touched on it first page, but you elaborated on it well :)
 
You hear of few problems with Spyderco knives.
They are usually very sharp when you open the box.
They usually feel good in your hand and are light.
They use good steel and it holds an edge.

Best thing to do is buy a typical one such as an Endura or Delica and see for your self.
 
I have mostly Benchmades. The sharpest knife I own is a FFG Endura. And I have Delica. And I really want a Manix 2.
 
joeyza said:
First off, I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST SPYDERCO.
I have never had one, never handled one but am curious to know why they are one of the most popular brands out there. Just lookin at the exchange forums here proves how much ppl love em!
so whats the appeal, where's does the spyderco "love" come from?
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maybe a good place to start, is to go to the store, or to a friend's house, and handle one. Product speaks for itself.
 
Spyderco brought with it a lot of innovation when they started, including pocket clips, fully serrated blades, one handed opening ability, etc. they are designed to cut not necessarily to sit and look prety (they are appealing though).
 
aquaman67 said:
...And I really want a Manix 2.
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Gotta tell you, I love my Manix2 XL. I prefer it over my Military by far. The handle is extremely comfortable and the blade design is just right, IMHO. It has quickly become one of my favorite EDCs. If you get a chance, get one. ;)
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