Spyderco Sage 2 Titanium/cPM-S30V...$150 Titanium Folder Made in Taiwan?! What's up?

#21

Sorry Deacon. :o

By the way, We're trying to decide what handle material to use on the model; Al Mar's original white paper micarta or ??? Thoughts?

Hi V8r, Michael Janich is working on a booklet that will inlcude all of the ethnic series models with pictures and story of the original designs.

sal

JNewell · #22

Where's that animated icon I had on my computer showing the horse being beaten to a flat, red, bloody pulp??? :yawn:

Sal, as usual, is the customer-oriented one who behaves like a gentleman. :D

Sal, on the below, I would really love to see some white paper micarta. It's almost as good looking as ivory (well, almost), and it doesn't have any of the other issues. Big thumbs-up for that!

sal wrote:Sorry Deacon. :o

By the way, We're trying to decide what handle material to use on the model; Al Mar's original white paper micarta or ??? Thoughts?

Hi V8r, Michael Janich is working on a booklet that will inlcude all of the ethnic series models with pictures and story of the original designs.

sal

The Deacon · #23

sal wrote:Sorry Deacon. :o

By the way, We're trying to decide what handle material to use on the model; Al Mar's original white paper micarta or ??? Thoughts?

Hi V8r, Michael Janich is working on a booklet that will inlcude all of the ethnic series models with pictures and story of the original designs.

sal

No problem Sal, I know the world does not exist for my pleasure. :D

Last I recall, long front bolsters were either definite, or at least under serious consideration. If that's still the plan, my first choice would be cocobolo but white paper micarta would be fine.

Sam Vimes · #24

The Deacon wrote:I know the world does not exist for my pleasure.

****! Is this where I'm going wrong? :confused:

Creepo · #25

Awesome post Zac, couldn't really agree more. And we have proven it first hand that if a plant overseas really put out products that don't match the F&F standards (Cat & Chicago), they're outta the game!

Switchback · #26

White paper micarta would be awesome!

GRIFFIN HAWKS · #27

sal wrote:It is only in America that I hear the expression "Don't work too hard". In other "lesser" countries, they say, "Work hard, be successful".

sal

Above is all that needs to be said on the subject IMO .

v8r · #28

sal wrote:Sorry Deacon. :o

By the way, We're trying to decide what handle material to use on the model; Al Mar's original white paper micarta or ??? Thoughts?

Hi V8r, Michael Janich is working on a booklet that will inlcude all of the ethnic series models with pictures and story of the original designs.

sal

hey Sal will this book be available through SFO when it comes out or will it be included with ethnic series knives?I would gladly pay a little more for a knife if it were included. Thanks for everything you and the Spydercrew do every day.

kawr · #29

sal wrote:It is only in America that I hear the expression "Don't work too hard". In other "lesser" countries, they say, "Work hard, be successful".

sal

My dad always tells me its his Mexican and Asian American employees that work the hardest at his dry cleaning business. He just doesnt understand why some people demand double the pay and yet want weeks of paid vacation and take more "breaks" than a pregnant woman. He always complains about this whenever I see him in his broken asian english. I think its hilarious. It's also those same people who no doubt look down upon "lesser" nations and their products for some odd reason. Of course its completely cool to support USA made products and companies if that is your sole intent.

carrot · #30

I have complete faith in Spyderco's choices. Spyderco chooses to make knives in Taiwan and I think all of us can see the excellent quality that has resulted from it. Not to mention excellent, mind-bending prices.

#31

v8r wrote:hey Sal will this book be available through SFO when it comes out or will it be included with ethnic series knives?I would gladly pay a little more for a knife if it were included. Thanks for everything you and the Spydercrew do every day.

Haven't worked out a marketing plan. Just working on the booklet. I imagine we'll do whatever our customers want us to do.

sal

Creepo · #32

sal wrote:Sorry Deacon. :o

By the way, We're trying to decide what handle material to use on the model; Al Mar's original white paper micarta or ??? Thoughts?

Hi V8r, Michael Janich is working on a booklet that will inlcude all of the ethnic series models with pictures and story of the original designs.

sal

Since the Sages are a tribute to the original lock and it's designer, using the same materials as they used would be more than appropriate, just as you did with the RIL/Titanium and the Michael Walker Liner Lock/carbon fiber. :)
So IMO definitely micarta, white would be a huge plus.

27x40 · #33

Unlike so many products in today's market there are excellent knives made here in the USA. Having the choice I choose to buy knives made in this country whether Spyderco or other brands. It's not a matter of putting down another country, I have nothing against Taiwan or Japan. I simply prefer to spend my money on knives made here and there are enough high quality examples that I'm not missing out on anything I want.

Dragan · #34

I beg to differ i work with lots of people with extremelly low work ethics(i dont want to say that they are laisy) i work for for one of the bigest car companies in the world so really doesnt matter
from canada

JNewell · #35

Dragan wrote:I beg to differ i work with lots of people with extremelly low work ethics(i dont want to say that they are laisy) i work for for one of the bigest car companies in the world so really doesnt matter
from canada

Did you notice that the last post in this thread was in August of 2009?

:eek:

Splice · #36

sal wrote:Haven't worked out a marketing plan. Just working on the booklet. I imagine we'll do whatever our customers want us to do.

sal

If you do decide to make it free could you please put up a PDF of it? I dig looking over the catalogs on my phone and am really looking forward to this booklet.

defenestrate · #37

Night of the Living Thread

Evil D · #38

Zac wrote:Why do we equate products of Taiwan with being crappy anyway?

Well, two reasons. First because for many years it was about keeping jobs in the US, which created a prejudice against anything made overseas. Second is, well because a lot of stuff that comes from overseas is made like crap. Fortunately, the manufacturer that Spyderco works with in Taiwan (not to mention Japan) don't screw around and take pride in their work.

avoidspam · #39

Free trade. A western model than can prove to be a double edged sword (or knife) :cool:

JNewell · #40

Evil D wrote:Well, two reasons. First because for many years it was about keeping jobs in the US, which created a prejudice against anything made overseas. Second is, well because a lot of stuff that comes from overseas is made like crap. Fortunately, the manufacturer that Spyderco works with in Taiwan (not to mention Japan) don't screw around and take pride in their work.

Please, please :D Don't wake the zombies! This one is working on two years old! :D