Short Question

[upnorth]

Just have a question.

By checking the blade of my Endura, it says on one side Japan and on the other side Spyderco. Does this mean, that the blades are produced/manufactured in Japan? I'm new in the Spyderco world and who else as the forum members can better answer my "newcomer" questions.

Thanks in advance for any reply, "upnorth"

[sam the man..]

Dude ~ About 70% of Spyderco's blades are made in Japan by three different contractors in Seki City. Reason being : Good Quality control and cost factors. The rest of Spyderco's knives are manufactured at Golden, Colorado. In the new catalog or PDR, you'll find Spydies being now made in Taiwan.. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Knives such as the Military, Chinook, Vesuvius, Native (440V), well just a few to be named, are manufactured with pride in the US.. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Hope this helps!

Sam

have spydies will travel

[upnorth]

Thanks Samo, that answered my question. I was almost sure, that this has to do with
quality control &amp; savings in production costs.
Thanks again for your quick response.
Take care, have a nice day &amp; until next time, &quot;upnorth&quot;

[gadfly]

I had the chance to meet with many of the craftsmen who work in the Golden, Colorado USA facility. They have tremendous pride in their work.

For example, the guys that sharpen the blades don't have any hair left on their arms and necks. This is due to the fact that they test how sharp the blades are, on their arms and necks.

The quality of the Japanese steel and craftsmanship is also quite good. I don't know if you loose any quality by getting one of the knives manufactured id Seki City Japan.

On a slightly different subject, knives are a very personal thing. If you can, get to a good knife store. Hold the knife, feel its weight and balance. If you see your knife as a tool, you might prefer roughed up scales, like FRN or G-10 (more expensive). If you collect the knives, you might prefer pretty scales such as Micarta or Carbon Fiber (much more expensive). Some people prefer the hefty feeling of Stainless Steel Scales.

One way or the other, you pay for your tools!