Is anyone interested in a LIVESTRONG series of pocketknives

[SaturnNyne]

and have charitable donations tied to the Chokwe and Pink Native.

And the Sages too.

[mikerestivo]

I would think that Spyderco would be extremely reluctant to associate themselves with Lance Armstrong at present. Armstrong is currently undergoing an investigation for use of performance-enhancing substances.

As a former bike racer, I have been casually following the investigation. There is at least one credible source indicating that Armstrong admitted to these tatics in the past.

Given the recent history of the sport and the momentum of the investigation, I would say that it's even odds that Armstrong will be found guilty. As a cycling fan, I hope he is not, but it is quite possible.

Spyderco becoming involved with Armstrong right now would be akin to another sponsor signing Tiger Woods in the middle of his recent turmoil, or Kobe Bryant in the middle of his trial for rape allegations.

As interesting as the Livestrong model would be, it won't even be considered right now.

[Jester]

Just pointing this out,

Nemik51, the poster who started this thread, just joined the forum and, at this time, has only posted on this thread.

[FIMS]

I also support the spirit of the idea, however not the idea.

Live Strong as a charity and a marketing entity is very rich in itself, and does not readily need someone like Spyderco to promote itself via a product.

[Halfneck]

Pretty simple:

Contact the Livestrong foundation & tell them to contract out a run of knives with Spyderco. If they are interested in the idea I don't see why they can't front the money for it.

Personally I'd not buy one.

[araneae]

I would be interested in one and not just because the guy who started this thread is my father. My wife is a survivor. Livestrong/Lance Armstrong Foundation helps people who have been affected by cancer. Last year they raised $325 million dollars for the fight against cancer.

[SmoothOne25]

the guy who started this thread is my father.

really?

Just pointing this out,

Nemik51, the poster who started this thread, just joined the forum and, at this time, has only posted on this thread.

meaning? :confused:

i would be down with anything spy makes that is for charity and is yellow g1:)

[HotSoup]

I would love to see yellow G-10. Perhaps a Salt sprint in G-10, since it hasn't been done yet.

[Jay_Ev]

No, thanks. :)

[nemik51]

There's also a limit as to how much a small company like Spyderco can be expected to do. Right now they're sending out several free OIF Natives to servicemen each month, and have charitable donations tied to the Chokwe and Pink Native. I would be very surprised if they make a profit on the Whale Rescue Blades either.

A co worker passed away last night. She died 2 weeks after her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. As I get older ,the list of friends affected by cancer grows longer. I'm not asking Spyderco to lose money by producing knives for the LIVESTRONG organization. I'm suggesting that they could sell a lot of knives to a worthwhile organization and play a part in raising money to fight cancer.

[The Deacon]

A co worker passed away last night. She died 2 weeks after her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. As I get older ,the list of friends affected by cancer grows longer. I'm not asking Spyderco to lose money by producing knives for the LIVESTRONG organization. I'm suggesting that they could sell a lot of knives to a worthwhile organization and play a part in raising money to fight cancer.

Sorry about you loss, and my apologies for being unfamiliar with the LIVESTRONG organization's business model and not taking the time to research it before posting.

I do understand your point, and your enthusiasm for that cause. I'll be sixty five myself in a few days. In my younger days, quite a few of my good friends were older than me. I've lost many of them, plus too many of the ones my age and younger, to one thing or another and more than a few to cancer. Perhaps because of that, I already had a number of cancer related organizations I was contributing to for decades before LIVESTRONG came into being.

I realize you came here primarily looking to gauge interest in the idea among Spyderco fans. I hope the responses have not been too disappointing to you.

[nemik51]

Sorry about you loss, and my apologies for being unfamiliar with the LIVESTRONG organization's business model and not taking the time to research it before posting.

I do understand your point, and your enthusiasm for that cause. I'll be sixty five myself in a few days. In my younger days, quite a few of my good friends were older than me. I've lost many of them, plus too many of the ones my age and younger, to one thing or another and more than a few to cancer. Perhaps because of that, I already had a number of cancer related organizations I was contributing to for decades before LIVESTRONG came into being.

I realize you came here primarily looking to gauge interest in the idea among Spyderco fans. I hope the responses have not been too disappointing to you.

Thank you. I must admit that I wasn't expecting negativity. The livestrong organization isn't about Lance or Cycling. It's about people trying to help others cope with devastating illness.I have contacted people at the organization and the idea of a Livestrong pocketknife was passed along to a commitee for consideration. If it does happen I hope the knife is a spyderco.
Thanks again for your kind response.
Nick

[Padawan]

I think it's a fantastic idea, and I would definitely buy one. :spyder:

[ruger95]

No

[nemik51]

I think it's a fantastic idea, and I would definitely buy one. :spyder:

I would be proud to carry a LIVESTRONG pocketknife.-but it should be a GOOD knife. With enough support it might happen.