Spyderco History

We are often asked, “What makes Spyderco knives so special?” The answer to that question has a lot to do with our history and the profound effect that history has had on the world’s knife industry. In this video, we share a bit of where we came from and the things that got us where we are today. We hope you enjoy it.

Thank you for your continued trust, confidence, and interest in Spyderco and our products. We are honored to serve you.

[Brandon-rylb]

Nothing beats a spyderco.Absolute favorite brand for sure

[eldridgeyoung]

I used to see Sal at the knife shows when I was a kid with my dad great times and memories

[astrazenica]

I didn't even know they went back so long and from such humble beginnings. Love these kind of success stories. Got my first knife on order. I suspect it will serve me well.

[drameday]

Got my first one in 1994. Endura, fully serrated. Still have it in 2020. Great knives

[TbtanFx]

It's really interesting to see how many knife manufacturers have produced lines that clearly try to be Spyderco's without patent infringement in today's market.

[slick_slicers]

Great video. Confirms a number of thoughts i already had in my mind. First that the initial knives were very likely made by Moki in Seki City, as this was also Al Mar’s manufacturer. Second, the early prototype was based on the Silver Bird series of Seki City knives. I carried both a Silver Tern pocket knife and an early Spyderco (FRN, no clip, half serrated, Seki City made) twenty plus years ago. I still have the Spyderco, and released a video about it a week or so ago, on my YouTube channel. Interestingly, the pivot rivet is very like the style used on traditional Japanese higonokami knives. The one piece moulding and one hand opening, are also evocative of the Higonokami.

[baddoopey]

Got my first in '94, endura, it's still my EDC..

[ronbisti]

Thank you Spyderco for making good quality knives most anyone can afford. The Para 3 LW for example. Mainly got it because I couldn’t afford a 940 however it’s now my favorite knife I ever had and you gained a loyal customer. What a wonderful tool. And this BD1N is great steel. Easy to maintain.

[stevensteven]

This video is the definition on why I love Spyderco I'm 17 and I have three right now and they're all in my daily rotation and I'm going to continue to buy more

[Foxrock]

So love the Spyderco knife..I own waaaay many...please bring back the Slysz Bowie...

[SHADOW-kexz]

I love spyderco, top quality knives with an even better story behind them.

[dubglock]

Love spyderco!!! My favorite lnife company

[michaelbonade]

That SS Police model, I don’t think you can say you have a Spyderco collection….unless that beauty is IN it….I have a plain edge g10….ive been slowly coming around to the Stainless Steel models…I have a Harpy…and I Love that thing

[wesnellans]

The narrator sounds like Mr Janich. Is it? Just curious.

[jonnyboat]

When will Spyderco work a deal to use the characters of the old cartoon Spy vs Spy to market their knives. The knife of choice by spies everywhere.

[renmf]

הסכין הכי טובה עם האנשים הכי טובים.
I love and I respect Gail, Sal, Bethany and Eric.

[jwalz_]

I thought the name came from
Fast cars being called spiders and spyderco wanted to make industrial grade knives so they thought of spyderco at least that’s what was on the blade hq vid

[deltafunction]

Is this Michael Janich narrating this?

[pomponnard]

KARMA TO BURN tee-shirt. Best Loud rock! For the best Knive brand ! Merry Xmas !

[revolvermaster]

Whe I saw the first Spydercos 45 years ago I thought they were the ugliest pieces of crap made, now I have about 2 dozen.