New Spyderco.com!
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2025 4:26 pm
Hopefully, most of you are aware that we launched an all-new Spyderco.com today!
I thought I'd share a little more information here.
We've been working on the new website for a significant amount of time. It's not the average out-of-the-box site, even though it is on a popular platform. What you see today is not all there is to come. This has been a tremendous undertaking, so some features and content will come out in phases.
We have extensively tested the site in development; however, there is no substitute for real-world experience. We're monitoring everything and will continue to do so. You will still see some changes/adjustments in the coming weeks as we receive more feedback.
Some things you won't see on the new website include order history, product registration, and archived products.
Order History: We didn't migrate every account to the new website. Some limitations and parameters prevented us from migrating everyone over the past 20+ years. Moving forward, you'll see information under your account that was not available on the old site.
Product Registration: This feature was custom-built on the old website (just like 95% of the old site). A relatively small number of customers utilized the feature, but we know that those who did really appreciated it. We are exploring possible alternatives to incorporate in a future phase, but they will likely be different since we cannot simply plug in our custom feature.
Archived Products: As you know, to say our product line is vast is an understatement. Each archived (discontinued) product has to be built individually. It's not as efficient as loading existing/new products. We will build out the archive, but it will take time. Please be patient and know that it's on the way.
Now, here are some things you WILL find on the new website.
Dark Mode: You can toggle between Light and Dark mode by using the icon in the top left corner. We're going to make some adjustments in the placement of that icon, so stay tuned.
Back in Stock Notifications: Do you really want something that's currently out of stock? You can sign up for an email notification when it's back IN stock.
Passwordless Authentication: Tired of remembering or updating passwords? You don't need one now. You'll just enter your email address, and you'll receive an authentication code to log in.
Guest Checkout: Don't want to create or sign into an account? Now, you don't have to. Guest checkout is quick and easy.
AI Boosted Search / More Filter Options: It's not ChatGPT, but over time, the search function will learn synonyms for common searches (e.g., someone searches for PM2 - they'll see the Para Military 2 even though PM2 isn't an official title or in any descriptions). Filters are more robust and responsive.
As I mentioned above, there's more to come, but in the meantime, please share your feedback here.
Thank you!
Kristi
I thought I'd share a little more information here.
We've been working on the new website for a significant amount of time. It's not the average out-of-the-box site, even though it is on a popular platform. What you see today is not all there is to come. This has been a tremendous undertaking, so some features and content will come out in phases.
We have extensively tested the site in development; however, there is no substitute for real-world experience. We're monitoring everything and will continue to do so. You will still see some changes/adjustments in the coming weeks as we receive more feedback.
Some things you won't see on the new website include order history, product registration, and archived products.
Order History: We didn't migrate every account to the new website. Some limitations and parameters prevented us from migrating everyone over the past 20+ years. Moving forward, you'll see information under your account that was not available on the old site.
Product Registration: This feature was custom-built on the old website (just like 95% of the old site). A relatively small number of customers utilized the feature, but we know that those who did really appreciated it. We are exploring possible alternatives to incorporate in a future phase, but they will likely be different since we cannot simply plug in our custom feature.
Archived Products: As you know, to say our product line is vast is an understatement. Each archived (discontinued) product has to be built individually. It's not as efficient as loading existing/new products. We will build out the archive, but it will take time. Please be patient and know that it's on the way.
Now, here are some things you WILL find on the new website.
Dark Mode: You can toggle between Light and Dark mode by using the icon in the top left corner. We're going to make some adjustments in the placement of that icon, so stay tuned.
Back in Stock Notifications: Do you really want something that's currently out of stock? You can sign up for an email notification when it's back IN stock.
Passwordless Authentication: Tired of remembering or updating passwords? You don't need one now. You'll just enter your email address, and you'll receive an authentication code to log in.
Guest Checkout: Don't want to create or sign into an account? Now, you don't have to. Guest checkout is quick and easy.
AI Boosted Search / More Filter Options: It's not ChatGPT, but over time, the search function will learn synonyms for common searches (e.g., someone searches for PM2 - they'll see the Para Military 2 even though PM2 isn't an official title or in any descriptions). Filters are more robust and responsive.
As I mentioned above, there's more to come, but in the meantime, please share your feedback here.
Thank you!
Kristi
