Spyderco Custom Shop?

[panguero]

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Edited by - Sharp1 on 2/19/2002 2:58:47 AM

[Lsaulog]

Hi Sharp1,

I think you're on to something here!

It's a terrific idea, but of course, cost is going to be the major issue and as you know, the Golden guys & gals are usually up to their eyeballs in work. Admin would be a bear.

But, I DO think it's a great idea. I mean, where else *should* a custom Spydie come from other than Golden? <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

If the Wizards of Golden were to put a Custom shop together, I think you and I would be the first ones in line! Imagine this, getting the entire 2002 lineup in CF with your name etched across the VG-10 blades! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

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

[sal]

It's an interesting notion, which we have entertained in the past. It's a lot more difficult that one might imagine. At this time, we do not have the manpower to carry out such a mission. We would need a custom knifemaker and administrative staff. I'm not confident that the &quot;custom shop&quot; could support the costs.

If a custom maker were available, we would find more effective use for thewm in our R&amp;D dept than using them for a custom shop.

Perhaps some time in the future. AT this time, I don't think we're large enough to handle the task effectively.

sal

[panguero]

Thanks for the reply Sal,

We'll get by on sprints for now!

[Carlos]

A custom shop would be neat, and detrimental to one's wallet, but I would rather see Spyderco focus on the development of &quot;F1&quot; grade clipits.

[panguero]

Carlos, Once again I am stumped. What are &quot;F1&quot; grade clipits? Thanks.

[Carlos]

Hi Sharp1,

Scroll down the technojunkies forum page to a post I made on 5/13 for the full scoop.

[panguero]

Carlos, Thanks for the steer. Oh, F1. Now I get it! Actually, I would appreciate F1 knifes more than Customs in the long run. Customs often outgrow the charm (read-traded) and a true F1 will always perform and fullfill. Thanks, and you folks sure talked up the techhead stuff a lot more back then. Guess you got it all off your minds.

[Carlos]

Ran out of novel ideas I guess.

Feel free to re-open any discussions you find of interest.