Golden factory expansion

[unified]

Any word on the progress being made yet? Very excited to see what's in store once it's all up and running. Not intending to pry or ask for TMI, but I am curious what kind of capacity difference there will be after it is completed as I can't remember reading about it anywhere. Hoping everything is going as smoothly as possible given the current state of everything.

Best of luck to Sal, Eric and the rest of the crew!

[JRinFL]

The last I read was that they hope to have opened in 2023. I don’t remember if there have been more details released.

[sal]

Still working on it.

sal

[skeeg11]

We're all looking forward to a successful Golden expansion. Just wondering how much more increased capacity is projected.

[apollo]

Maybe if google earth passes by we can get a sneak peek. Anyone here with some connections down there?

[Airlsee]

I'm curious to know how much more machining capability they will have...

It's obvious that Taiwan has superior machining capability. I hope that Spyderco is investing in the future, and the ability to bring more intricate designs to market out of Golden. I hope that expansion means capacity + capability.

[sal]

FYI, Golden has increased it's production every month for the past year.

sal

[Enactive]

FYI, Golden has increased it's production every month for the past year.

sal

Bravo to the Golden crew for that!

[WilliamMunny]

FYI, Golden has increased it's production every month for the past year.

sal

They have done great, it’s so hard to find the production sweat spot. All I know is after a short wait I was able to order a Crucarta PM2 for you this weekend. Pretty excited.

[kennethsime]

Yeah, that’s a pretty impressive stat to throw out.

Here’s to continuing that trend! The Golden Spydies are my favorites.

[Stuart Ackerman]

In just over a year's time, I hope to come and see the expansion for myself...

Planning to see my first grandchild due in January 2023 in LA, and a trip to Golden would be, well, GOLDEN!

Saving up for some edged goodies as well, I hope?

[kobold]

It would be interesting to get an update, now that we are in the second half of 2023! Any news?

[northmanscall]

Actually I have to say that my favorite production site is Golden. Because they made some significant progress in the machining precision in the past 10 years. Now every golden knife is crispy clean machined and I honestly do not need Taiwan anymore. So I am happy with the expansion at Golden.

[N. Brian Huegel]

https://www.google.com/maps/@39.7767858 ... ?entry=ttu

[nerdlock]

Looks like it's still a ways off.

[Mushroom]

If I recall correctly, the SFO retail store will also be moving. It will be in the building at the top corner of the property, on Avery Street.

Again, if I’m remembering what was told to me correctly, the red building in the center of this screenshot will be the new SFO retail store. (The street view map doesn't seem to be up to date from the other side.)

[Sharp Guy]

Looks like it's still a ways off.

That Google image was taken two months ago