Should Spyderco start selling individual blades without handles?

[TkoK83Spy]

Welp... he's back.

This idea is pretty crazy with many variables not in favor.

[SG89]

The Spyderco Friction Folder was discontinued pretty quickly. Not sure if they would do another one or not

I don't think that one could be spydi flicked though. If they made it spydi-flickable your fingers wouldn't be in the way of the tale.
Fun fact: a friction folder with a long tale has one of the most reliable lock ups as long as it has a good pin.

I like your spydie flickable idea. I almost bought the Spyderco Friction Folder when it was discontinued but the handle finger grooves looked to sharp for me. Plus I would rather it have a clip on the knife even though that's not traditional.

[kennethsime]

They’re not legos.

That said, I’d love to be able to order any of the golden models in my choice of blade steel and handle material/color.

Zero interest in exclusivity.

[Paraguy]

Welp... he's back.

This idea is pretty crazy with many variables not in favor.

Haha! I had wondered if you noticed! I guess I have a more obnoxious presents than I thought.

Id say that many variables haven't been thought out yet. Care to brain storm with me?

[yablanowitz]

I think the liability issues would be a rocket sled to financial ruin for Spyderco.

What would they be liable for?

Stupid people hurting themselves with improperly fitted blades/locks. This is America, where manufacturers are held accountable for the stupidity of their customers. Don't believe me? Ask Bill Ruger.

[Fireman]

If it is a fixed like the province, with its removable scales, this can work.

[JakeXman]

They already are—in the Mule team!

[Ric]

Not possible.
Too much CQI going on.
Too tight tolerances.

I swaped K390 with cruwear carbon Dragonfly.
Only worked when I also chaged the lockbar from cruwear model. Otherwise lock failure.
K390 in carbon handle needed too much force therefore I skipped it.

[Salty Dog]

Great idea.

[Paraguy]

Not possible.
Too much CQI going on.
Too tight tolerances.

I swaped K390 with cruwear carbon Dragonfly.
Only worked when I also chaged the lockbar from cruwear model. Otherwise lock failure.
K390 in carbon handle needed too much force therefore I skipped it.

Thanks this is helpful info

[Fireman]

They already are—in the Mule team!

I suggested the Province because it has removable scales and is an existing model. The issue for me is size. Big hands and big jobs. I would love a Mule XL so to speak. A province in a bunch of steels would have me buying a few.

[JRinFL]

Well, it is an old idea that has been discussed several times in the past. It may not be the best idea, but Spyderco is going to have to start doing things the giant Chinese makers are not doing.

[S-3 ranch]

Welp... he's back.

This idea is pretty crazy with many variables not in favor.

Haha! I had wondered if you noticed! I guess I have a more obnoxious presents than I thought.

Id say that many variables haven't been thought out yet. Care to brain storm with me?

You need to look @ a different brand, like havlone, https://www.havalon.com/
They seem right up you ally’s , I personally don’t use them being in the hunting, fishing and ranch industry they wouldn’t work for me

[Paraguy]

Welp... he's back.

This idea is pretty crazy with many variables not in favor.

Haha! I had wondered if you noticed! I guess I have a more obnoxious presents than I thought.

Id say that many variables haven't been thought out yet. Care to brain storm with me?

You need to look @ a different brand, like havlone, https://www.havalon.com/
They seem right up you ally’s , I personally don’t use them being in the hunting, fishing and ranch industry they wouldn’t work for me

I was just thinking about these. I think if spyderco did it it would be pretty different as in less ugly and higher end.

[yablanowitz]

Well, it is an old idea that has been discussed several times in the past. It may not be the best idea, but Spyderco is going to have to start doing things the giant Chinese makers are not doing.

Why? It's not like they set out to become the biggest knife company, just the best.

[JRinFL]

Well, it is an old idea that has been discussed several times in the past. It may not be the best idea, but Spyderco is going to have to start doing things the giant Chinese makers are not doing.

Why? It's not like they set out to become the biggest knife company, just the best.

Sal has already commented on why it is difficult to compete directly with Chinese firms. Beyond that and it gets political fast. Sal does not want that on his forum.

[S-3 ranch]

Welp... he's back.

This idea is pretty crazy with many variables not in favor.

Haha! I had wondered if you noticed! I guess I have a more obnoxious presents than I thought.

Id say that many variables haven't been thought out yet. Care to brain storm with me?

You need to look @ a different brand, like havlone, https://www.havalon.com/
They seem right up you ally’s , I personally don’t use them being in the hunting, fishing and ranch industry they wouldn’t work for me

I was just thinking about these. I think if spyderco did it it would be pretty different as in less ugly and higher end.

I think spyderco knows what is good for them and how to make a quality product, let someone else work on gimmicks

[wrdwrght]

Sal and company have been making pretty sound decisions for the past 40 years, which is why—or so I have thought—we are all here.

Which leads me to ask why anyone here would presume to know what Spyderco should be doing with its business?

[JuPaul]

Could this devalue sprints?

My thought exactly.

[Paraguy]

Sal and company have been making pretty sound decisions for the past 40 years, which is why—or so I have thought—we are all here.

Which leads me to ask why would anyone here would presume to know what Spyderco should be doing with its business?

Hmm... Maybe you don't understand. I'm not necessarily saying that Spyderco should do this or not. I haven't even come to a conclusion on whether it's a good idea or not. However as a side note I can say that much of Spyderco's success is due to listening to what their customers have to say. That is the purpose of this forum. Of course they're not going to listen to every thing. But It doesn't hurt to talk about possible or just interesting yet unlikely Spyderco designs.