I am doing a college report on domestic and foreign businesses. I naturlly thought of Spyderco as my topic, as it makes it's products both in Japan and the USA. I guess my question is, do I need the Spyderco Story book for this report? I know that this is more nor less the 'Bible' of Spydie buffs, and I was planning on getting it sooner or later. [By the way, I already cleared this with my professor, and he gave me the the go ahead.] If I could get some insight on this, I would be grateful. Also, if anybody has any information on the early beginnings of the Company, I would be thrilled to get that information as well. If there is a cost for it, I wouldn't mind.
I think it would be great to have the entire class enlightend to the absoulute beauty and usefulness of Spyderco products. I have already shown my Ladybug and Spydercard in class. They really liked the card.
So, if somebody can help me, I would be indebted to them!
Thanks guys! [and gals too!]
Spydernut
I need some counsel!! Help!
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Allen E. Treat
To Spydernut ;
I STRONGLY recommend the
book "The Spyderco Story"; it is "pricey"
at about $70.00 but is the MOST comprehensive compendium of the companies
history, as well as Spydie evolution.
You might also wish to write the
beleagured Sal Glesser for more info, but
I say, lay your money down for the book !
"A word to the wish is sufficient!"
A.E.T.
I STRONGLY recommend the
book "The Spyderco Story"; it is "pricey"
at about $70.00 but is the MOST comprehensive compendium of the companies
history, as well as Spydie evolution.
You might also wish to write the
beleagured Sal Glesser for more info, but
I say, lay your money down for the book !
"A word to the wish is sufficient!"
A.E.T.
Hey SpyderNut, Check out the web site below. It looks like you could pick up a good used copy for $34.95. If you must have a brand new copy, you might want to check www.amazon.com. They have it for $48.96, but you may have to wait a couple of weeks.
Dan
http://www.half.com/cat/buy/prod.cgi?cp ... &meta_id=1
Dan
http://www.half.com/cat/buy/prod.cgi?cp ... &meta_id=1
Hey SpyderNut, Check out the web site below. It looks like you could pick up a good used copy for $34.95. If you must have a brand new copy, you might want to check www.amazon.com. They have it for $48.96, but you may have to wait a couple of weeks.
Dan
http://www.half.com/cat/buy/prod.cgi?cp ... &meta_id=1
Dan
http://www.half.com/cat/buy/prod.cgi?cp ... &meta_id=1
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Thanks everyone for your input on the 'Spyderco Story' book. Yes, you have talked me into it. I will order it shortly!
I appreciate you guys getting back to me so quickly, you guys are great!
Sal, the course I am taking is the Introduction to Business. My professor is looking for businesses that use both inport/export markets with their products. I also think that he is looking for how the company might have had to overcome some of the cultural differences that came up from time to time. [i.e. The difference how the Japanese business culture might have contrasted the U.S. business culture.] I knew that since Spyderco made some of it's knives in Seki Japan, and also some here in the States, that I might use Spyderco for my main topic in my assignment. Yesterday, I got an e-mail from Joyce Laituri, from Spyderco, and she said that she is going to send me the business-related parts of the 'Spyderco Story', so I can get an idea for my report. I so appreciate the helpfulness of the Spyderco company. Sal, I want you know that I feel it is more like a family.
Today I plan to buy my brother a Spyderco for Christmas. I don't know which one yet, maybe a Delica, or Dragonfly. There are so many choices!
Thank you again, Sal.
Spydernut
"When in doubt, buy it"
I appreciate you guys getting back to me so quickly, you guys are great!
Sal, the course I am taking is the Introduction to Business. My professor is looking for businesses that use both inport/export markets with their products. I also think that he is looking for how the company might have had to overcome some of the cultural differences that came up from time to time. [i.e. The difference how the Japanese business culture might have contrasted the U.S. business culture.] I knew that since Spyderco made some of it's knives in Seki Japan, and also some here in the States, that I might use Spyderco for my main topic in my assignment. Yesterday, I got an e-mail from Joyce Laituri, from Spyderco, and she said that she is going to send me the business-related parts of the 'Spyderco Story', so I can get an idea for my report. I so appreciate the helpfulness of the Spyderco company. Sal, I want you know that I feel it is more like a family.
Today I plan to buy my brother a Spyderco for Christmas. I don't know which one yet, maybe a Delica, or Dragonfly. There are so many choices!
Thank you again, Sal.
Spydernut
"When in doubt, buy it"
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Hi Mschwoeb!
It's great to see another Hoosier here!
I am attending Tri-State University here in Angola. I am currently working on getting my Associate's degree in Business. I would then like to go on and get my Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering. I live about 3 blocks from Tri-State U., so most the time I just walk over there.
Where about is Carmel IN.? I have probably been through it, but I can't remember where it's at. I do know where Butler is, if it's the same Butler. The one I know of is southeast of us by about 30 miles. It is a small town, I think it has only one stoplight. At any rate, I took my drive test there, and I like the place.
Good luck at school!
Spydernut
"When in doubt, buy it."
It's great to see another Hoosier here!
I am attending Tri-State University here in Angola. I am currently working on getting my Associate's degree in Business. I would then like to go on and get my Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering. I live about 3 blocks from Tri-State U., so most the time I just walk over there.
Where about is Carmel IN.? I have probably been through it, but I can't remember where it's at. I do know where Butler is, if it's the same Butler. The one I know of is southeast of us by about 30 miles. It is a small town, I think it has only one stoplight. At any rate, I took my drive test there, and I like the place.
Good luck at school!
Spydernut
"When in doubt, buy it."
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Oops! My mistake. I should have known, Butler U.
Anyway, I am about 160 miles from the center of Indy. If I keep my foot on the gas, I can be there in a litte under 2 and a half hours. I just get on 69, and it's pretty much a straight shot all the way. I'm about 37 miles from Fort Wayne, and about 18 miles from Auburn IN. That's where they made the Auburn Cords and Duesenburgs. [Sp?]
Angola is about 10 miles from the Ohio border, and 15 miles from the Michigan line.
Yup, that's why it's call the 'Tri-State' area.
Spydernut
"When in doubt, buy it."
Anyway, I am about 160 miles from the center of Indy. If I keep my foot on the gas, I can be there in a litte under 2 and a half hours. I just get on 69, and it's pretty much a straight shot all the way. I'm about 37 miles from Fort Wayne, and about 18 miles from Auburn IN. That's where they made the Auburn Cords and Duesenburgs. [Sp?]
Angola is about 10 miles from the Ohio border, and 15 miles from the Michigan line.
Yup, that's why it's call the 'Tri-State' area.
Spydernut
"When in doubt, buy it."