Who wants more Chinese-made Spydies? I know I do.

[Spider bite]

I am done with Chinese made junk. The last Chinese made Byrd-Spyderco I bought I opened it out of the box and a screw fell out of the FRN handle. It had no threads on it. That was the last dollar I spend on a Chinese "Spyderco"It seems every time I buy something made in China its made like crap. I rather spend more if it means the product will be made better.

[chuck_roxas45]

I am done with Chinese made junk. The last Chinese made Byrd-Spyderco I bought I opened it out of the box and a screw fell out of the FRN handle. It had no threads on it. That was the last dollar I spend on a Chinese "Spyderco"It seems every time I buy something made in China its made like crap. I rather spend more if it means the product will be made better.

May I know what your favorite spydies are?

[Spider bite]

May I know what your favorite spydies are?

Why. I have many many favorite spydies.... none are made in China.

[bh49]

Despite it all, we still continue to improve and grow our Golden factory.
sal

Sal,
Thank you. This is greatly appreciated. My first Spyderco was Native, but little Kopa addicted me to Spydercos. In the past most of the knives, which I bought were made in Japan, but recently I found myself buying more and more Golden made model. Cannot wait for new Native.
Roman

The great thing about trade is that it's a great equalizer. As China continues to develop and modernize it's standard of living will rise, freedoms will increase and it's workers will demand a higher wage.

I am much less optimistic about freedoms in People's Republic of China. They certainly increased to compare with thirty-forty years ago.............

I think the value folders are a great entry level line for people not willing to spend $100+ on a knife, or even people who are but want to buy an inexpensive beater. I'd like to see the Byrd line extended to fixed blades as well.

To the best of my knowledge you can buy US or Japanese made :spyder: under $60. FRN UKPK is under $40.

[Jay_Ev]

It seems every time I buy something made in China its made like crap. I rather spend more if it means the product will be made better.

Just because something is made in the US is not an automatic guarantee that it is made better. Loose screws, off-center blades, uneven grinds, etc. are not specific to Chinese made knives and can happen on American made knives as well.

[HotSoup]

Exactly.^ The proof is the Factory Seconds Sale! hehehe

[Spider bite]

Just because something is made in the US is not an automatic guarantee that it is made better. Loose screws, off-center blades, uneven grinds, etc. are not specific to Chinese made knives and can happen on American made knives as well.

This is true, I have had my fair share of problems with items made all over the world. The quality of items that I have bought coming out of China are more then often poor. i.e. materials used, craftsmanship and quality control.

[grumpyphil]

Just say NO

[yowzer]

I like quality, and could care less about country of origin as long as the product is decent. Quality and low price is a nice combination. So, yes, more Chinese Spydercos! And more Japanese and more Taiwainese and more US and why not some more Italian... :)

[Spider bite]

and why not some more Italian... :)

This is a great idea. The 2 Spyderco knives I have from Italy are made very well.

[sal]

and why not some more Italian... :)

Hi Yowzer,

Our new FRN 2.0" Slipit called the "Squeak" is being made in Italy.

sal

[ChrisR]

At the risk of going off-topic ... do you have any rough ETA for the Sqeak Sal? It sounds like a 'must have' knife for me :)

[bh49]

At the risk of going off-topic ... do you have any rough ETA for the Sqeak Sal? It sounds like a 'must have' knife for me :)

+1
Pictures, please

[sal]

early summer on the Squeak. I'll see if I can get pics, but with SHOT coming up, time is tight.

sal

[MtnMan]

I don't. I'd rather pay more for for a knife made in Golden Colorado, U.S.A., Earth and know that I'm getting a top quality knife AND supporting US workers.

[The Deacon]

I don't. I'd rather pay more for for a knife made in Golden Colorado, U.S.A., Earth and know that I'm getting a top quality knife AND supporting US workers.

Spend your money on whatever you wish, that's your right. However, the sale of every Spyderco product, regardless of where it's manufactured, helps pay the salaries of Spyderco's employees in Golden.

[Armalite Native]

I think I do prefer the US and Japanese Spyderco's. Not to say I wouldn't consider Chinese models...however I had a bit more experience now with 13 MOV steel - and it just doesn't retain its edge for me for long enough. Its odd but sometimes I sharpen my Tenacious then my Military...and I can feel the difference even as I sharpen.

I think perhaps the quality of the Chinese product should always reflect in the price - hence the LUM (made in China yeah?) is a more expensive knife.

I trust always that Spyderco will do the right thing and I would prefer to leave the decisions about quality control and materials in their expert hands.

[jzmtl]

I think I do prefer the US and Japanese Spyderco's. Not to say I wouldn't consider Chinese models...however I had a bit more experience now with 13 MOV steel - and it just doesn't retain its edge for me for long enough. Its odd but sometimes I sharpen my Tenacious then my Military...and I can feel the difference even as I sharpen.

I think perhaps the quality of the Chinese product should always reflect in the price - hence the LUM (made in China yeah?) is a more expensive knife.

That's a given, not many steels are as much pain in the butt to grind as s30v, I think it even beats zdp189. Lum is made in japan, it's called lum chinese since that's it's model name.

[Finedges]

For no other reason than a Tenacious is very likely to be one's first Spyderco purchase. It was for me and in the last year or so I have racked up another seven Spydies and have several sprints on order. The Chinese Spydies are a "gateway drug" if you will. :)

[chuck_roxas45]

The sale of chinese spydies to both afis and non-afis will help keep Spyderco in business and making knives.