The picture speaks for itself.
~Paul~
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Another ripoff
Another one:
<img src="http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sra ... g.orig.jpg" width=737 height=192>
~Paul~
Spyderco Collectors Club Member #57
<img src="http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sra ... g.orig.jpg" width=737 height=192>
~Paul~
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samosaurus
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Jimmy_Dean
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It is my understanding that the person responsible for this piece was convinced to cease production at the insistance of Spyderco because of the blatent mis-appropriation of the Spyder-hole, not to mention the poor quality. I have a couple that I am using for photos for an article that I am working on regarding copying in the knife industry. They are very heavy with cast handles and unknown steel.
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Anybody that has ever handled a Spyderco would not be fooled by this knife. It is rougher than most of the $3 Delica copies that flood the swap meets and gas stations. The problem is that there will always be unscrupulous sellers and uneducated buyers. Since the Spyder hole is a trademark that is unique to Spyderco and those few that are licensed to use it, the problem of someone seeing this knife and having a negative association with knives with round holes presents a problem. And last but not least, Sal thought up the idea of a hole, refined it, trademarked it, etc. This guy saw Sal's design and copied it onto a low-buck folder. It is a intellectual property rip-off. All of the examples that I have seen have not had any "Spyderco" markings, just the hole.
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Mr Blonde
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It's a shame when rip offs get so ugly!
If people are having difficulties overcoming the looks of real spydies, then these monstrosities won't make it any easier!
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If people are having difficulties overcoming the looks of real spydies, then these monstrosities won't make it any easier!
Wouter
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Sword and Shield
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Now come on guys, did you really think I'd waste my funds on something like this?!?
I saw this "knife" on a swedish E-bay site and thought it would be subject for a good laugh.
Here's the link: http://www.tradera.com/auction/Knivar/aid_7434663
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Edited by - depaul on 9/9/2004 1:11:18 PM
I saw this "knife" on a swedish E-bay site and thought it would be subject for a good laugh.
Here's the link: http://www.tradera.com/auction/Knivar/aid_7434663
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Edited by - depaul on 9/9/2004 1:11:18 PM
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Wow, super cool! Quick, let me sell my CF Delica and get one of these! <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
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