Spyderco Newb Question
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Spyderco Newb Question
Hello Forum
Not really new to knives, but I am a bit new to Spyderco. Recently I've picked up a ZDP-189 Delica and FFG Endura, CTS-XHP Manix 2 (factory Seconds), and 2 PPTs to go along with one of my long standing EDC favorites, the Centofante 4.
That being said, let me ask this question. What's the deal with the funny little "W" with the arrow on the side on my Manix? At first I thought it had something to do with being a second, but then noticed it on other non-second knives.
Not really new to knives, but I am a bit new to Spyderco. Recently I've picked up a ZDP-189 Delica and FFG Endura, CTS-XHP Manix 2 (factory Seconds), and 2 PPTs to go along with one of my long standing EDC favorites, the Centofante 4.
That being said, let me ask this question. What's the deal with the funny little "W" with the arrow on the side on my Manix? At first I thought it had something to do with being a second, but then noticed it on other non-second knives.
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When you look at all the designs on the market the Glesser family has many originals. There designs have sold many knives. There are really only a couple of folks in that category. Blackie Collins, Ken Onion, maybe Al Mar.
It is very appropriate that Eric and Sal sign their designs the same as myself.
Spyderco has introduced many consumer oriented ideas to the industry. Like collaborators and marking the type of steel in their blades. Who else has used USA, Earth?...Take care...Ed
It is very appropriate that Eric and Sal sign their designs the same as myself.
Spyderco has introduced many consumer oriented ideas to the industry. Like collaborators and marking the type of steel in their blades. Who else has used USA, Earth?...Take care...Ed
I'm doing a paper on Spyderco and would really appreciate if I could have some more info on the sources from which they evolve their knives, like for example: from this forum, external and internal designers, user interaction. Also, is there some kind of timeline on the history of Spyderco?
I would love to have a talk with someone from Spyderco on the subject!!
BTW its for my Design Practicum class at my MBA in the University of Toronto.
I would love to have a talk with someone from Spyderco on the subject!!
BTW its for my Design Practicum class at my MBA in the University of Toronto.
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Hi Sal,
Thanks for the quick reply, isnt there at least some document I could get my hands on?
Thanks for the quick reply, isnt there at least some document I could get my hands on?
sal wrote:Hi Flashpoint and Marenoa,
Welcome to the Spyderco forum.
Marenoa,
There is a lot of information available. Unfortunately, most of the people that you could speak with at Spyderco are off to a couple of shows and will be travelling for a few weeks.
sal
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http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.p ... post648316
4,070,011 1/24/1978 Glesser; Louis S. (Redding, CA) - Articulated Tool
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id= ... =4,070,011
4,070,011 1/24/1978 Glesser; Louis S. (Redding, CA) - Articulated Tool
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id= ... =4,070,011