Why do people hate Spyderco?

SharpBits said:
If you’ve seen official parts lists, there are numerous changes in many parts over the run of automobile models. They do CQI as well.
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Yeah stuff changes but they don't refresh 100% when a new car comes out. You can go to a dealer or online and buy parts like bulbs or fuses and not have to bring the car in so a mechanic can check.

Except maybe BMW. Exhibit A, no more lug nuts.

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SharpBits said:
If you’ve seen official parts lists, there are numerous changes in many parts over the run of automobile models. They do CQI as well.
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With a vehicle, you can look up the catalog of specific parts used by the VIN. Those parts also have their own numbers. What's the VIN equivalent for the various Spyderco to look up the catalog of specific parts used? I don't even have the boxes for most of mine any more. While a Buck may have a year mark on the blade, I haven't heard of a similar mark on a Spyderco even to narrow down the year of manufacture.
 
We always also watch for glasses, belt buckles or other cameras. Nothing is 100%, but we do our best.

Comparing a knife company to a car company is not realistic, in my opinion. How many car companies produce more than 100 models each year? How many car companies have to deal with counterfeit copies of their cars?

We show prototypes of potential models to our customers at some shows and meets, in an effort to engage with our customers, get their ideas, improvements, preferences and thoughts for future models in general.

I guess at least some of our customers like what we're doing and he way we do it?

sal
 
Sal Glesser said:
We always also watch for glasses, belt buckles or other cameras. Nothing is 100%, but we do our best.

Comparing a knife company to a car company is not realistic, in my opinion. How many car companies produce more than 100 models each year? How many car companies have to deal with counterfeit copies of their cars?

We show prototypes of potential models to our customers at some shows and meets, in an effort to engage with our customers, get their ideas, improvements, preferences and thoughts for future models in general.

I guess at least some of our customers like what we're doing and he way we do it?

sal
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Honestly, it's hard to hate Spyderco. Seriously, how many other companies have their main guy out there on the forums and interacting with us? How many of those guys stay cool when people talk trash? You're a gem, Sal.

I love Spyderco so much that I'll buy ones I have issues with and try to fix them myself.

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The nub is one thing. I can't stand it hitting my finger or even being in that space. So I fixed this one. (The sharpening choil wasn't just to fix "funky edge termination" but also to safely clear the lock access.)

I think I mentioned this other issue earlier in the thread. The way my hand naturally wants to mate with the handle shape is interrupted by that little prong. Thankfully, the prong on this one was all scale so I could remove it without running into the liner.

So with a little Spydie love, my Lil' Native fits my hand perfectly. ❤️

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Hi Cronovore,

Thanx much for the kind words.

Looks like you have the skill to mod your knives. Customized for your preferences. We appreciate the fact that we can offer models that you like enough to bother to customize them for you. Good job.

sal
 
Sal Glesser said:
Hi Cronovore,

Thanx much for the kind words.

Looks like you have the skill to mod your knives. Customized for your preferences. We appreciate the fact that we can offer models that you like enough to bother to customize them for you. Good job.

sal
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You are very welcome! I'm carrying and enjoying it right now. Great size, great ergonomics on the rest of the handle, the wonderful wire clip, and that otherwise fantastic blade in a special steel were worthy of the love.
 
Sal Glesser said:
We always also watch for glasses, belt buckles or other cameras. Nothing is 100%, but we do our best.

Comparing a knife company to a car company is not realistic, in my opinion. How many car companies produce more than 100 models each year? How many car companies have to deal with counterfeit copies of their cars?

We show prototypes of potential models to our customers at some shows and meets, in an effort to engage with our customers, get their ideas, improvements, preferences and thoughts for future models in general.

I guess at least some of our customers like what we're doing and he way we do it?

sal
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The Enuff 2 K390 SpyderEdge might be the perfect do-anything fixed blade. IMG_8373.jpeg
 
People generally speaking don't hate Spyderco that's absurd. It's one of the most popular folding knife companies on the planet.

You will find particular people that hate anything. You could have the most wonderful pure helpful brilliant person and someone will hate them. It's just the way it is. What is this thread lmao
 
Scooter70 said:
Spyderco is like Glock. They may not have the look but once you actually use it you understand why they are the way that they are. Some people can't get past the looks and will never "get it".
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I think you're right about Spyderco being like Glock. When Glock was first introduced in the US, some people did not like the all-plastic look and feel, and maybe were concerned about durability. Sal was/is such an amazing innovator in the knife world with:
- plastic grips
- the hole used to open the blade with just one hand
- the blade hump
- serrated blade edges
- pocket clips
- amazing variety of steels.
Some of these design features were different from what most people were used to, and some people are afraid of or just dislike something that is so radically different. My first Spyderco long ago was a Renegade, and I liked it except for the serrations (they were not something I was used to, except for on a steak knife). I later bought a Walmart Native PE, and I carried it for quite awhile. Later when I saw the Native Chief advertised somewhere, I knew I had to have one, and it is what sucked me into the world of Spyderco. More Chiefs followed, along with models such as the Delica, Endura, LeafJumper, Manix, Military (1 & 2), Police, and Sage. I'm glad to see Eric being involved in the business, and I'm guessing Gail has been involved in many different ways too. Is Spyderco perfect, of course not, but I do feel they provide good value, variety, and quality in general, and that is why I keep buying them. Thank you to everyone at Spyderco, and keep up the good work!
 
I FINALLY can spydie-flick my Sage 6. In all these years, I haven’t been able to spydie-flick anything. I mean, I was at the point that I’d get annoyed just watching other people do it. I have a handful of other thumbhole folders that have been thumb roll or thumb-flick only. My Sage 6 probably has the smoothest action of any of them, and I still loved it even though I couldn’t get my finger to cooperate. Tonight in yet another fit of insomnia, I broke down and searched for videos on how to finger-flick a folding knife. Yes, such are the things that keep me up at night. The secret, I learned, was to not grip the knife with all my fingers, but rather hold it with just my thumb and extend my other fingers out straight. Now I’m spydie-flicking like an old pro, and have one less ding on my self-esteem.

So, to anyone else who’s been frustrated by failure to flick, there’s hope. Search for videos on how to finger-flick (or spydieflick) a folding knife, and just pay special attention to the exact positioning of the knife and all fingers. Hopefully this will help a few others overcome this life-altering affliction.

I might have to go buy another Spyderco now, just because.
 
Danny Linguini said:
I FINALLY can spydie-flick my Sage 6. In all these years, I haven’t been able to spydie-flick anything. I mean, I was at the point that I’d get annoyed just watching other people do it. I have a handful of other thumbhole folders that have been thumb roll or thumb-flick only. My Sage 6 probably has the smoothest action of any of them, and I still loved it even though I couldn’t get my finger to cooperate. Tonight in yet another fit of insomnia, I broke down and searched for videos on how to finger-flick a folding knife. Yes, such are the things that keep me up at night. The secret, I learned, was to not grip the knife with all my fingers, but rather hold it with just my thumb and extend my other fingers out straight. Now I’m spydie-flicking like an old pro, and have one less ding on my self-esteem.

So, to anyone else who’s been frustrated by failure to flick, there’s hope. Search for videos on how to finger-flick (or spydieflick) a folding knife, and just pay special attention to the exact positioning of the knife and all fingers. Hopefully this will help a few others overcome this life-altering affliction.

I might have to go buy another Spyderco now, just because.
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Congrats, Danny! I might have to go buy another Spyderco to celebrate your celebration... 🤔
 
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