Sal & Eric Glesser: Appreciation Thread

[DerRock]

From Russia with Love :)

[ValueKnifeLover]

Thanks so much for opening my eyes to what a knife could and should be. Spyderco represents attention to detail you don't really find elsewhere. IMO they are the best knives on the market and represent so many purchases I make (almost all my knives these days).

I absolutely LOVE the Para2 and my favorite EDC... my Manix 2. :)

[dbcad]

First thanks to the Glesser family for the dedication, caring, and the products. You do feel the difference :)

Favorites are the Urban, which is a constant companion, Temp2, which hasn't been used much lately (Then, I haven't been getting out much to the lake either), Mule project and design of that blade, and the Sharpmaker 204 which keeps all of them sharp now, easily :)

I'm very glad I happened upon that first green Lum :)

[Jazz]

Well, it just so happens that Sal is my favorite knife designer. I love the way the back of the handles fit into my palm when heavy cutting, and I always whittle holding the knife that way anyway. Don't know if you see what I'm saying, but I know Sal does. I also really like the Manix and Spin, so there's my other favorite. Thanks, and cheers to Sal and Eric! :cool:

- best wishes, Jazz.

[bh49]

Without doubts Glessers created many terrific knives. My absolute favorite of them are Caly3/ Caly3.5/UKPK. Among my favorites also: Native, Dodo, Para2, Kopa, ATR, original Manix, Worker, Lil T.

[JD Spydo]

For you all that know me and have known me for a while I am sort of a sentimental about many of the older models from the Golden Era of Spyders (1998-2003). Since I've been carrying and EDCing my fixed blade Temperance 1 this week ( a superb Sal Glesser design :cool :) I'm just hoping that they can bring that blade back in the H-1 Salt Series. This could make a Super Fixed Blade a bit more affordable for a hard working man. And what a fixed blade to have in corrosive environments and in a hard use environment. H-1 would truly do the Temp 1 up right.

Folks Mr. Glesser's designs are so functional and user friendly that you just can't help but like them.

His and Eric's designs are timeless but yet timely in most situations where you need a serious cutting tool for a serious job. They will both get tired of me beating the doors for the return of the C-54 in a supersteel :D :cool:

With all that said we all have been guilty overlooking the fact that we have "in house" designs that dwarf much of the competition. Both Sal & Eric have some of the most ergonomic designs out there.

[gbelleh]

I'm not so sure that Spyderco's in house designs, or Sal and Eric's contributions really get overlooked. I sure see a lot of much deserved praise around here. Just look at the success of the Para 2, Chaparral, Clay 3.5, Manix 2, etc. Yeah, they're not models from 1998-2003, but the recent Glesser designs sure seem to be very much appreciated.

[O,just,O]

Thank you Glesser family for our wonderfull Dyad family.
Only a couple days ago someone said that there should be a knife with 2 blades, one PE & the other serrated & I told him, "there is, look at Spyderco's Dyad's & Wings models".
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[JD Spydo]

Thank you Glesser family for our wonderfull Dyad family.
Only a couple days ago someone said that there should be a knife with 2 blades, one PE & the other serrated & I told him, "there is, look at Spyderco's Dyad's & Wings models".
O.

In the overall Function category the C-44 big Dyad is without a doubt my favorite Spyder whereas the C-54 big Calypso is my fav from a design standpoint.

the C-44 simply has to come back>> if nothing else at least a sprint run. That is simply a optimal knife to have in a survival, outdoor, hiking, hunting, fishing or in some cases it would have great seaman's potential as well ( needing a lanyard set up being the only lack that I can see).

I challenge any of you to EDC a C-44 Dyad if you ever get the oportunity. The only reason I'm giving mine a rest now is because it deserved one after the long stint I carried it. But if a new one or a Sprint Run would unfold it could well be my permanent EDC. There are very, very few cutting jobs that can't be handled with the Dyad.

Oh did I mention the Calypso Jr? It may well be the best knife of it's size category. Especially when they went to ZDP-189. I'll probably never retire that one.

[Bill1170]

I give thanks for the humble Delica 4, the Stretch, and the Paramilitary 2. These three are my most often carried and used locking folders, and I prefer them to anything I have used from any other designers. Respect to Sal and Eric for such excellent design and execution.

[Pinetreebbs]

Amen to this thread. Spyderco is THE knife maker in my opinion. Sal's designs, his company and his collaborations are excellent.

I was lucky enough to meet Sal this year at the Blade Show and say "Thank You" in person. I noticed everyone in and around the Spyderco booth had a smile on their face and you could feel the excitement. I saw the same excitement on the faces of the Spyderco crew, knife designers Gayle Bradly and Ed Schempp as well as a representative from Carpenter Steel.

[OldSarSwmr]

When I think Spyderco, I think Endura/Delica. I EDC a Manix 2 now but those two always find use.
I remember when I got my first Spyderco (Rescue) twenty years ago, I thought "what an odd looking knife?!", then I used it. It just made sense in my hand and did everything it was designed to do.
This leads me to today and this thread. I am amazed with the Glesser's commitment to their customers. They listen to the folks buying their product. Functional art.
Another one of their qualities that I admire is the way they celebrate and appreciate other makers' designs. (My personal favorite, Mr. Ed Schempp) I have read several interviews with Sal and Eric and they constanly give credit to other innovators in the knife making world (Sage series). I have heard Sal say it before, if you want "xyz" in a knife then look at the companies that make "xyz" knives. I don't think this is a arrogant statement but more of his knowledge and appreciation of the industry.
I am by no means an expert, but I know what I like, and I like fine knives.
Thank you to the Glesser family for remaining true to your customers.

[Rutgrr]

I love Spyderco Knives!

Thank you Sal and Eric Glesser and all the knife makers who collaborate with Spyderco!

[sal]

Thanx much. We appreciate and are humbled.

sal

[Drkknight614]

Im new to the forum, but feel great about this thread. I especially want to thank, Sal, Eric and the rest of Spyderco for making excellent blades with such obvious visable passion. Thank you for putting out new models with every blink of the eye. More importantly, thank you for making everyone of those knives perfect out of box.