Spyderco's are also made in Italy and Taiwan.
The most expensive/"collectors"- models usually come from the Taichung, Taiwan plant.
I HAVE BEEN GOING BACK AND FORTH FOR 7 YEARS ABOUT BUYING THIS KNIFE - DECISION MADE!
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Spyderco's are also made in Italy and Taiwan.
The most expensive/"collectors"- models usually come from the Taichung, Taiwan plant.
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Just learned something new - Is the Taiwan plant recent addition?
robvious
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I have a $100 limit on EDC knives... Kershaw leek is and has been my knife of choice for quite some time... I have backups for my backups..
I love the spring assist opening of the Kershaw flipper knives.
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Leeks, Chives, and others.
Really like the OSO sweets for the perfect for me carry.
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Leeks, Chives, and others.
Really like the OSO sweets for the perfect for me carry.
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I have several folders but only one EDC and that is a Spyderco Sage 2. I think I paid $ 150. Can. for it barely used and it's the best I've ever owned for its purpose. I also carry one of the early Leatherman models in a belt pouch.. I'm set for almost any reasonable need for cutting or a small tool.
My latest purchase was a Bark River Bowie knife that I doubt I'll ever use but have wanted one for years. Not unlike several of my S&W revolvers, I only use a select few but indulge myself with others I admire and give me pleasure.
Al
My latest purchase was a Bark River Bowie knife that I doubt I'll ever use but have wanted one for years. Not unlike several of my S&W revolvers, I only use a select few but indulge myself with others I admire and give me pleasure.
Al
Like many here I absolutely love high quality items. I have carried a pocket knife ever since I was in grade school and never ever leave the house without one (except of course when flying). I look at them as tools, not as weapons.
About 7 years ago I learned about the Chris Reeve Sebenza. I have seen a few and really appreciate the very high quality but have just not been able to pull the trigger on one. I don't own any knives that sit in a glass displace case, no knives that I stare at and ogle over and every one of the many I own actually gets used - some more than others obviously. That said, I have spent hours on their website reading and trying to decide if I could actually spend $700+ on a knife and be willing to carry and use it every day.
I was on their website again this evening and finally came to the conclusion I would not feel good about the reality of loosing a $700+ knife, using it on a daily basis for mundane tasks and that it would only be more eye candy than a practical tool for me. I therefore came to the hard and long decision to pass on it.
My EDC for about 5-6 years now has been a Spyderco Delica with the blade made of K390 steel. I received this knife as a gift and have been carrying it ever since. It is light weight, ultra sharp, good quality, has excellent blade retention qualities, convenient to carry and use and if I loose it or break it, the knife is under $200 bucks. I am not afraid to carry and use it on a daily basis and while I would not want to have to, it can be replaced easily and I would do that.
So therefore I have made the "command decision" to pass on the CR Sebenza and stick with what I have. I need another knife like I need another hernia - lol. The CR Sebenza is admittedly a higher quality but like many items in real life, maybe just a small percentage better at quadruple the price. I use the term a diminishing return for your money. So for better or worse, I shall remain Sebenzaless.
That's the same logic I used when I decided not to purchase a Mercedes-Benz 300SLR Uhlenhaut coupe. I would fee bad if it got wrecked, or the tires got muddy. Yes it will take you from where you are to where you are going but so will a Kia Soul for $25,000.00
MY MIND IS DEFINITELY AT EASE . . .
I believe Italy is most recent, but it's not a plant owned or run by Spyderco. There are some collaborations with Lionsteel, that are based on Lionsteel's models, somewhat redesigned by Spyderco and made by Lionsteel. Those are usually named Lionspy, Spyopera, Spymyto and such.
Other models, like Squeak and Urban, I don't think are made by Lionsteel, although all italian made Spyderco's are marked Maniago, Italy. There are a lot of knife makers in Maniago.
Taichung makes many of the high end Spyderco's, often in collaboration with known knife makers from all over the world.
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For years I carried a Kershaw Shallot. It was my all time favorite knife. Flipper, razor sharp, all stainless, and just the right size to be useful for pretty much anything I ever used it for. Of course I lost it only to discover that it's discontinued. Next I carried a Leek until I lost it. Basically a smaller Shallot with a different shaped blade. Also razor sharp, all stainless, and a very usable size. I'm now carrying a CRKT folder. Not sure of the model - it was a gift from my son. It's a nice enough knife, but not in the same league as those missing Kershaws. I guess I'll wind up buying another Leek one of these days.
I also have a couple other Kershaws, a Puma, a cheapish Barlow, my old Cub Scout knife, an Old Timer, and a couple of no name knives. None of those is carried, though.
Obviously I'm not into expensive knives.
I also have a couple other Kershaws, a Puma, a cheapish Barlow, my old Cub Scout knife, an Old Timer, and a couple of no name knives. None of those is carried, though.
Obviously I'm not into expensive knives.
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I have a Sebenza. It’s in the safe, I show it to friends. My son got it for me. I carry a Gecko, it does all I need. It’s showing its age.
Pisgah
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I love expensive handmade knives, but the knives I actually carry are the ones that can do the jobs I need them to do, but won't make me cry when I lose them. Note: the word "lose" eventually applies to 90% of the knives I carry.
My current everyday carry rotation includes three shockingly good Ozark Trail folders I got at Walmart for a total outlay of about $18. Decent steel, good locking mechanisms, look much more expensive than they are... and no tears if one slips unnoticed out of my pocket while I sit on a log and daydream...
My current everyday carry rotation includes three shockingly good Ozark Trail folders I got at Walmart for a total outlay of about $18. Decent steel, good locking mechanisms, look much more expensive than they are... and no tears if one slips unnoticed out of my pocket while I sit on a log and daydream...
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My EDC knife since 2013 is a Bob Dozier folder. Titanium scales and a D2 blade. I bought it from him at the Tulsa Arms Show spring 2013. I’ve never regretted the purchase.
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Before I retired as a LEO I carried a simple S&W made in China boot dagger. It was meant as a possible "last ditch" item. I used it mostly to cut seat belts after an accident. I put it in a shadow box with some patches,brass and badges and it now hangs on my wall with a lot of other hoarder stuff. I've still got a 40+ year old Buck 110 that takes care of anything I need now.
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I’ve carried a large Sebenza 21 for years. Wonderful knife!
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I'm sure just like everything else in our lives, prices have skyrocketed recently. Spyderco is no different. I have not really paid much attention to their prices as I am not in the market for another knife - I've got more than I could ever use.
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