Spyderco in 10 years?
Spyderco in 10 years?
Saw a thread like this on a different forum, thought this would be an interesting thread. Where do you see spyderco in ten years? Will they expand their production in golden? expand production to another different country? Stay small?
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The Mastiff
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Hopefully carefully managed growth and sticking to what is working. No risky ventures or overextension. Keeping some of the production off site has certain advantages to sinking huge amounts of money in a larger production facility and needing to keep making larger amounts to keep the company above water.
Going that route has sank larger companies than Spyderco.
Keep doing what works best.
Joe
Going that route has sank larger companies than Spyderco.
Keep doing what works best.
Joe
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Mr Blonde
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What Joe said. Plus, I hope we'll see even more user interaction in the design and production of knives. I'd love to see a Spydie with a range different synthetic handles that could be printed at home with a 3d printer for example. Fans/collectors could then design and upload new handle designs etc... I'd love see something like that.The Mastiff wrote:Hopefully carefully managed growth and sticking to what is working. No risky ventures or overextension. Keeping some of the production off site has certain advantages to sinking huge amounts of money in a larger production facility and needing to keep making larger amounts to keep the company above water.
Going that route has sank larger companies than Spyderco.
Keep doing what works best.
Joe
A wise approach. Plus, the economic landscape of the U.S.A. is changing to become more hostile to small family businesses. Higher tax rates and Obamacare drive a strategy of outsourcing work to contracted facilities in other countries. Outsourced resources can be more easily grown and contracted without incurring long-term obligations as the home business climate changes. Contracted outsourcing also limits the value of the assets being hit by the soon-to-be-increased "death tax" when passing on a business to heirs. These are perilous times for small family businesses, times which require very careful thought and planning to preserve their future.The Mastiff wrote:Hopefully carefully managed growth and sticking to what is working. No risky ventures or overextension. Keeping some of the production off site has certain advantages to sinking huge amounts of money in a larger production facility and needing to keep making larger amounts to keep the company above water.
Going that route has sank larger companies than Spyderco.
Keep doing what works best.
Joe
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Tbob ,A wise approach was enough said. Keep doing what works. Keep Spyderco Unique ! Who knows what tomorrow may bring and I wouldn't want to be that consumer who ask for a lot and when its delivered I don't reach in my pocket and buy what I ask for. Cause obviously in the end its all about self preservation and not Spyderco's . Just being honest.TBob wrote:A wise approach. Plus, the economic landscape of the U.S.A. is changing to become more hostile to small family businesses. Higher tax rates and Obamacare drive a strategy of outsourcing work to contracted facilities in other countries. Outsourced resources can be more easily grown and contracted without incurring long-term obligations as the home business climate changes. Contracted outsourcing also limits the value of the assets being hit by the soon-to-be-increased "death tax" when passing on a business to heirs. These are perilous times for small family businesses, times which require very careful thought and planning to preserve their future.
James
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In 10 years, I can see a larger number of slip-its in the lineup as well as more blades of shorter length (think:Chicago). I think the knife landscape as a whole (not just Spyderco) will be very different. We have legislation trying to snuff out the knife movement at every turn and rigid laws and restrictions are being passed all the time. If anyone can remember that Vance guy in New York, all it takes is a few more guys like him spread out across the country to radically change things.
Spyderco does well right now trying to adapt and accommodate their customers all across the world (UKPK, Urban, Pingo). That is very commendable and I'm sure the customers appreciate it. But if the majority of the lineup is forced to shift to shorter, small slip-its, well, I just don't know.
Spyderco does well right now trying to adapt and accommodate their customers all across the world (UKPK, Urban, Pingo). That is very commendable and I'm sure the customers appreciate it. But if the majority of the lineup is forced to shift to shorter, small slip-its, well, I just don't know.
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Appreciate your thoughts. I simply posit what history has shown - what worked in the past or even now doesn't always work in the future. Times change, so we must improvise, adapt and overcome. Spyderco will continue to do well if they both produce limited quantities of high quality knives while limiting their exposure to the vagaries of the local/national business climate.JCP1969 wrote:Tbob ,A wise approach was enough said. Keep doing what works. Keep Spyderco Unique ! Who knows what tomorrow may bring and I wouldn't want to be that consumer who ask for a lot and when its delivered I don't reach in my pocket and buy what I ask for. Cause obviously in the end its all about self preservation and not Spyderco's . Just being honest.
James
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Online political discussion is rarely productive. I respectfully suggest that your opinions on reasons for the current economic climate are better aired elsewhere, not on this forum please :) Low information opinions on such matters tend to be incendiary :eek:TBob wrote:A wise approach. Plus, the economic landscape of the U.S.A. is changing to become more hostile to small family businesses. Higher tax rates and Obamacare drive a strategy of outsourcing work to contracted facilities in other countries. Outsourced resources can be more easily grown and contracted without incurring long-term obligations as the home business climate changes. Contracted outsourcing also limits the value of the assets being hit by the soon-to-be-increased "death tax" when passing on a business to heirs. These are perilous times for small family businesses, times which require very careful thought and planning to preserve their future.
Regarding Spyderco in 10 years I too agree with Joe. Spyderco seems to be a very adaptive producer with an excellent network of talented designer and manufacturer associations :) I trust they'll continue to produce quality, innovative products for the forseeable future.
A light saber would be nice tho
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This is what I like to hear Sal. To many companies become complacent with there success and forget to innovate and expand when needed. I have always been impressed with Spyderco's relentless pursuit and passion towards innovation and I think this will continue to pay dividends the next 10 years for the entire Spyderco family.
sal wrote:Sorry to disappoint you Joe, Wouter, but we will be expanding our Golden facility and growing US production. More space, more machines, a few more people. Not too large to losel our culture.
sal
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The Southard was such a hit that I'm excited to see what other designs he comes up with for Spyderco over the next ten years. Plus other designers like Ed Schempp and Phil Wilson... Maybe some new ones too?
Endless possibilities for cool knives that are uniquely Spyderco but every bit a creation from a talented custom designer.
Endless possibilities for cool knives that are uniquely Spyderco but every bit a creation from a talented custom designer.