Frankly speaking, I am a little bit concerned...
rising energy cost, shrinking consumer spending, rising transportation cost from overseas, rising production cost in both domestic and overseas... I have no idea how much those factors affect the knife industry, and how much they affect spyderco.
This concern may sound stupid: Obviously, Sal has been through many ups and downs, he definately knows better than anyone on which direction to go. All I want to say is: Sal, keep on the good job and keep the bug grow! Cheers!