Golden, Colorado or Seki-City Japan?

[Lsaulog]

Ok,



So I'm showing off the photo of the ATR to my wife and she asked me a question about where Spydies were manufactured and I did not know the answer. So, here we go.



Spyderco manufactures knives in both Golden, Colorado and in Seki-City Japan. Sometimes, one model is manufactured in both plants. (i.e. Native) Here's the question:



To a collector, which knife would hold more "value". The one manufactured in Golden, or the one from Seki-City? Why?



"Hope for the best. Be prepared for the worst. You'll never be disappointed."

[Kahz]

Lsaulog,

Being that only about 7 or 8 in the line are currently manufactured in Colorado, I would say this adds an intrinsic, sentimental value to the knives. Qualitywise, I think both are equally excellent. I do not own any Golden, CO knives so far, but I have handled several and I still think all Spydercos are excellent quality for whichever price-range or use they represent. For example: A SpyderCard is very good quality for its use and price range, but not comparable to a Chinese Folder or a Starmate (which I think is next on my list nowadays).

It's like comparing a Nissan and a Jaguar. Both are excellent quality but triggered to different uses and "needs". <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Oh, and I drive a Nissan, not a Jaguar yet... yet... LOL! <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Kahz

I am not young enough to know everything...

Edited by - Kahz on 12/4/2001 9:19:15 PM

[panguero]

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Edited by - sharp1 on 2/19/2002 2:55:12 AM

[Formerly Nervous]

WOW.... dat's a purrrrrdeeee pic :D

[sal]

I don't have any real evidence, but I wouold guess that collectability would have more to do with the designs and the number produced, rather than where. It's trust in the Spyderco name that guarantees the quality.

sal

[Lsaulog]

Thank you Sal. Your input is always appreciated. That is the same thing that I conveyed to my wife. Glad to see that you share the same opinion.

Kahz, my feelings exactly. Although quality from both plants is excellent, I too have a sentimental feeling for the Golden, CO Spydies.

Sharp1, great picture, as always. Like Nervous, said, it IS purdy! Hopefully, we're all still around to see the first "space-born" Spydie!

Thanks again for your thoughts.

"Hope for the best. Be prepared for the worst. You'll never be disappointed."

[Jeff/1911]

Sharp1,

That is one gorgeous knife! Is that a forum special? I hadn't heard of a bug inlay Vesuvius.

Jeff.

[panguero]

Jeff, Yes indeed, this model is standard stock and priced the same as the inlay models. Shop prices as some sites run bargains on these.