Some of you may have a rant that I posted several days ago lamenting that fact that I was forced to throw away a very special knife on my way to Cancun, in order to avoid being fined or possibly jailed by Mexican authorities. The knife was my first Spyderco, a black FRN Endura that I had modded and that I EDC'd nearly every day. I had been given bad advice by the Los Angeles TSA to check the knife in an empty backpack and try to get it through Mexican customs, who I later discovered would have surely found it as they now x-ray all incoming bags (checked and carry on). I received some sympathy from other members and a welcome from Sal. A couple days later I received a message from TazKristi telling me that Sal wanted to replace the knife just because he thought it would be the right thing to do.
I've already emailed Mr. Glesser to thank him personally. This thread is intended as a follow up and a more public thank you to Sal, as I wanted to share my experience with the rest of the forum. I debated replacing my old Endura because I knew I could never replace its sentimental value. Though that remains true, this new knife is a different kind of special. The fact that Sal took the time to read my post and offered to replace the knife unsolicited really underscores to me the kind of company Spyderco is and the kind of man that is at its helm. I can't think of another company where the founder and CEO takes the time to reach out to customers in that manner. It's inspiring.
The very next day after receiving the new knife, I put a razor edge on it and ground the blade into a reverse tanto just like I did to my original knife. Now, the only difference between the new knife and the old one is about 16 months of wear, which I will happily put on it over the next 16 months as my Paramilitary 2 has once again been kicked from my pocket. :-)
Thank you, Sal!
Thank you, Sal!
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This alone is the reason people seem to come here and stay a while. I appreciate the manner that Sal approaches these situations, sets he and Spyderco head & shoulders above the rest. Welcome to the forum and congrats.damonh wrote:... I received some sympathy from other members and a welcome from Sal. A couple days later I received a message from TazKristi telling me that Sal wanted to replace the knife just because he thought it would be the right thing to do.
*Landon*sal wrote: .... even today, we design a knife from the edge out!
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This right here is the reason why people stay Spyderco fans. Sure, the awesome knives are great and all, but it makes SUCH a difference knowing my money and support goes to a company that cares. It's a true rarity these days...
Current EDC rotation: Southard, Paramilitary 2, Sage 1, G10 DF2, Techno
On deck: Military, Caly 3.5, Air
Wish List: M4 Military, S90V PM2, Superblue Caly 3.5, G-10 Jester
On deck: Military, Caly 3.5, Air
Wish List: M4 Military, S90V PM2, Superblue Caly 3.5, G-10 Jester
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That thing looks amazing! Well done.
Most recently acquired: Military 2, Paramilitary 2 Tanto x2, YoJUMBO, Swayback, Siren, DLC Yojimbo 2, Native Chief, Shaman S90V, Para 3 LW, Ikuchi, UKPK, Smock, SUBVERT, Amalgam, Para 3 CTS-XHP, Kapara, Paramilitary 2 M390
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Exactly my thoughts, Syncharmony. Spyderco makes a great product, but there are other companies that make great products, too. There is more to Spyderco than that. Sal and company genuinely listen to customers regarding new designs, sprints, color options, etc. and they go above and beyond to create goodwill. It's a company that I'm proud to support.Syncharmony wrote:This right here is the reason why people stay Spyderco fans. Sure, the awesome knives are great and all, but it makes SUCH a difference knowing my money and support goes to a company that cares. It's a true rarity these days...
It's right at 3.5". I liked the Enduras that Michael Janich was modding but was unable to get one due to the limited supply, so I was inspired to mod my first knife on a belt sander several months ago. It took me less than 10 minutes and came out perfect. Then, I had the sharpener at a local knife shop (where I bought my first Endura) knock the edge off the spine so it would look/feel like it came that way from the factory.dr_fosg8 wrote:Awesome story Damon and awesome generosity by spyderco. I really like what you have done to that endura, what is the length of the blade after the mod?
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