Really???!
Learn something new every day. Not only were the Tenacious and Persistence made in China, but the new 9Cr18M0 Mule and Bug are made in China. I'll grant that 4 out of nearly 150 models isn't much, but I never thought Sal would put the Spyderco name on a Chinese manufactured knife.
Wow, can`t believe that this was a surprise. Actually, there are several. The one that I`m speaking of is the Spyderco Byrd Model 8Cr13MoV. It is an awsome knife. Solid as any. Slick and quick opening with a solid lockback and an extremely sturdy stance. The knife is a Harpy without the serrated edge..thats it.
There is a huge misconception about knives from China, Jordan, Japan, Lebanon,etc.etc. Some of the finest quality swords come out of Okinawa. In fact, some of the finest quality steel comes out of Japan. Many of my favorite Damascus billets come from Jordan. People think if its expensive...blah,blah. Our economy causes the expense. Same blade material, same handle material, same screws, same nuts, same everything,
cheaper labor!
China produces some excellent knives. I have several models from China that are a match to anything in my collection. People place entirely too much stock in American brands. They think that sense the knife costs 3 times the price, it`s the best. I`m not being unpatriotic, simply stating what I know to be true. I have a collection of hundreds of knives of all types, brands, styles and from over a dozen different countries. I`ve been collecting for many moons. About 8 years ago I purchased a few knives that were made in Pakistan and distributed through China. Now I just knew that these knives were gonna be junk but once they arrived, I found the exact same build as a few of my Bokers. The lockbacks were solid, the handle material was stainless, the blades sit solidly while closed and also when opened, the designs were outstanding and the steel was well tempered as the edge was easy to obtain and the edge held fast through my abuse of cutting 5/8" nylon ropes and plastic bands all day for weeks. After this show, I changed my outlook and opinion on the overseas steel.
One of my biggest dissapointments is the poor quality of the modern Gerber and Kershaw knives along with the thin blades that Case has started using. No toe stepping guys, just making a point. I own over a dozen different models from both Kershaw and Gerber. I also have several Case models including one of my favorite pocket folders, the Seahorse. The high cost is simply caused by our poor economics.
To brand all overseas knives as junk is a huge error. To say that all that America makes is the best is another error. My point is this....There are great knives made here at home and great knives made over there. Don`t think for a second that just because a knife came from China that its crap because you couldn`t be more mistaken. I have to say that the majority of my favorite steel comes from Japan and a friend in Jordan. My favorite Damascus from the same places. I remain faithful to the U.S.A. brands but I grow whirry of them because of the knives I`ve bought lately. Take for instance the Pro Tech. Looks great from a distance but the handle material is super thin and the blade will brake like glass. I guess the lifetime warranty makes up for it...NOT!
I only buy Damascus steels at present because I have researched Damascus for the past 4 or 5 years and found it to be superior in every way. Of course I do not expect everyone or anyone to agree, in fact I welcome the idea because I would love to keep them all to myself anyway...LOL. Look before you leap...In other words, do alot of research before you jump on my statement. One fact that always pops up in my head is the fact of all those ancient Damascus swords and knives that are still available to be seen in the museums across the world. Most, still razor sharp and as beautiful as ever.
Sorry for getting away from the topic. Its just that so many people have been programmed to think a certain way and they need to at least here some points that Ive made here so that maybe they take a look for themselves.
knife shop that sells and stocks what I am looking for.
