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Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:22 pm
by Doeswhateveraspidercan
Knife Center just sent me an email titled The Best Frame Lock Knives at Knife Center. They did not include even 1 Spyderco, Ya know what I don't like that, not one little but. Hrrrummph

https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/the ... f339dff1c0

My guess is they are trying to get rid of other brands that do not sell as well but for goodness sake you can't leave Spyderco out why that is just, Sputter, Sputter "Impossible" Dang Nabit!

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:32 pm
by Pelagic
Spyderco isn't a framelock company unfortunately. You probably already own the best one they ever made. They have no problem selling spydies, they're doing what's best for their business.

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:39 pm
by TkoK83Spy
Pelagic wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:32 pm
Spyderco isn't a framelock company unfortunately. You probably already own the best one they ever made. They have no problem selling spydies, they're doing what's best for their business.
Exactly. Nothing to get all huffy puffy about. A major reason I prefer Spyderco to most, is I like the various locking mechanisms they have on their knives and not specializing in one in particular.

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:56 pm
by Sharp Guy
Pelagic wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:32 pm
You probably already own the best one they ever made.
Are you referring to the Mantra, Advocate, or Sage 2? :)

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:02 pm
by RamZar
Spyderco is not mostly exlcusive to one type of lock like some companies and Spyderco is mostly known for its Compression Lock and Back Lock.

Current Spyderco production folders (excludes discontinued and upcoming ones) with frame locks:

  • SpydieChef
  • Techno 2
  • Brouwer
  • Advocate
  • Tusk
  • Mantra 2
  • McBee

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:04 pm
by Doeswhateveraspidercan
Or the Spydiechef, the CF TI Military or the Lionspy? Methinks Spyderco is the king of the Frame Locks. :) These are just the ones I own.

Just having some fun guys can't blame a company for needing to push inventory that does not move as well as Spyderco. It just struck me as funny and decided to poke some fun. Nothing really serious intended.

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:19 pm
by Pelagic
I meant the McBee of course. What? They aren't being advertised as the perfect edc? Nick Shabazz would label anything larger a "weapon of war". Tactical nail clippers ftw.

:D

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:22 pm
by ferider
Doeswhateveraspidercan wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:22 pm
Knife Center just sent me an email titled The Best Frame Lock Knives at Knife Center. They did not include even 1 Spyderco, Ya know what I don't like that, not one little but. Hrrrummph

https://www.knifecenter.com/listing/the ... f339dff1c0

Teeny knives, aren't they ? And, what's the point of a frame-lock knife without a hump ? :rolleyes:

Knifecenter itself shows 13 Spyderco frame-locks (including the 2019 catalogue):

Spyderco Cricket Plain
Spyderco Cricket Serrated
Spyderco Dmitry Sinkevich Drunken
Spyderco Domino Red Weave
Spyderco Domino Blue Weave
Spyderco Gayle Bradley Advocate
Spyderco Jerry Brouwer
Spyderco Jonathan McNees McBee
Spyderco Mantra 2
Spyderco Marcin Slysz SpydieChef
Spyderco Marcin Slysz Techno 2
Spyderco Rassenti Paysan
Spyderco Tusk Marlin Spike

And my all-time favorite frame-locks, the Ti Millitary and K2 - as discontinued - are not even included.

You're right a boycott is in order !

Roland.

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:23 pm
by ASmitty
Pelagic wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:32 pm
Spyderco isn't a framelock company unfortunately.
Is it though? Unfortunate that is.

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:25 pm
by 500Nitro
Pelagic wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:19 pm
Nick Shabazz would label anything larger a "weapon of war". Tactical nail clippers ftw.
:D
I need a set of those lol

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:27 pm
by Ric
Value folders are also frame lock.

They are boycotting me because they do not ship internationally :(

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:27 pm
by Pelagic
500Nitro wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:25 pm
Pelagic wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:19 pm
Nick Shabazz would label anything larger a "weapon of war". Tactical nail clippers ftw.
:D
I need a set of those lol
Lol!

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:27 pm
by ZrowsN1s
I voted for the McBee as the best framelock on their instagram :D

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:32 pm
by 500Nitro
Pelagic wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:27 pm
500Nitro wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:25 pm
Pelagic wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:19 pm
Nick Shabazz would label anything larger a "weapon of war". Tactical nail clippers ftw.
:D
I need a set of those lol
Lol!
Sorry to highjack the thread but that original post hit two of my hot buttons.
Someone who labels sonething as a weapon (of war) and the other is labelling something as ‘tactical’ lol. Want to sell something, stick tactical in front of it!

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:34 pm
by PStone
I thought spyderco did R.I.L’s. As a nod to the creator of frame locks. I know it’s just semantics, just saying.

Also aren’t the PPT and Subvert considered RIL’s too?

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:45 pm
by Crux
I like ZT framelocks.

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:57 pm
by ferider
DirtMcGirt wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:34 pm
I thought spyderco did R.I.L’s. As a nod to the creator of frame locks. I know it’s just semantics, just saying.

Also aren’t the PPT and Subvert considered RIL’s too?
It's all based on Knifecenter (not Spyderco) semantics that only differentiate frame-locks and liner-locks.

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:00 pm
by SF Native
Domino is tops. Chubby is pretty good too.

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:05 pm
by PStone
ferider wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:57 pm
DirtMcGirt wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:34 pm
I thought spyderco did R.I.L’s. As a nod to the creator of frame locks. I know it’s just semantics, just saying.

Also aren’t the PPT and Subvert considered RIL’s too?
It's all based on Knifecenter (not Spyderco) semantics that only differentiate frame-locks and liner-locks.
I agree. And Spyderco must not want to have that discussion either, because you can’t filter by lock type at the web store.

Re: Think I am boycotting Knife Center

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:20 pm
by ChrisinHove
Ric wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:27 pm
Value folders are also frame lock.

They are boycotting me because they do not ship internationally :(
Yes they do.

“We are pleased to be able to sell and ship our products worldwide. For most countries, including Canada, Western Europe, and most of Asia, we ship directly via FedEx or USPS. For certain countries, we have partnered with iGlobal Stores to fulfill the orders. During checkout, simply fill out all of the required fields and, once you select your country, you will be directed to either the KnifeCenter Checkout or iGlobal’s Checkout.”