Hi Sebenza4ever,
Sorry you feel that way about Spyderco knives.
Not sure how you came to those conclusions?
We do make a few "Chris Reeve style integral lock" models, and we Give Chris & Ann credit for the lock in our catalog and comments. Chris & Ann gave us permission to do so.
Our market was one hand openers with clips and serrations, which began in the early '80's. We pretty much avoided everyone elses market until 2003. Then we realized that every knife company in the world was using some of our features and so now, it is true that we will go into other markets; balisongs, low cost models (byrd), slip-joints (notch-joints), karambits, autos or any other market that we choose to play with.
Perhaps in the future we will have an opportunity to win you over?
sal