Spyderco
Spyderco knives are different, peculiar, out there. Spyderco’s thinking “outside the box” in the knife industry allowed them to introduce new concepts to the knife culture. Some other concepts include; One-hand opening, serrations on a folder and a clip to attach a knife to a pocket. Spyderco is definitely one of the top knife making companies because of their dedication to researching and developing improved and better performing materials. Their recognizable appearance is a result of designing functional tools to a pocketknife. Spyderco Knives may look curious, funky, ugly, or whatever, but you will never be be able to deem them unusable or undependable. Making knives that consistently deliver reliable high-performance requires an ongoing commitment to testing and this is what they strive to do. Spyderco has a million-dollar testing facility. There they test the edge retention with a machine, look for rust development with Q-FOG, check the force needed to open and close a knife. They also repeatedly test for stress, wear, optimal heat-treating and actively search for higher quality, performance enhancing steels and materials. By performing all the testing it allows Spyderco to keep their promise to customers of the high quality reliable cutting tool they purchase. Recommended care straight from Spyderco should be followed: Spyderco knives are an investment. Knives are designed to perform one particular function, that is cutting. With that in mind Spyderco uses exclusively high-carbon stainless steels. High-carbon premium stainless steels provide superior edge retention but can rust if not correctly cared for (rust is rarely the result of a manufacturing defect). Rust may form when your knife is used in a saltwater environment or exposed to moisture in general. If surface rust appears, buff the steel with a metal polishing compound before the steel becomes pitted. Thoroughly rinse salt water off with fresh water, dry your knife completely (inside and out) and apply a light coat of oil or silicone to all steel parts. To ensure safe operation regularly inspect the interior of the knife for pocket lint and grime. Clean both the well of the lock and inside the handle often using a toothpick, hot water and mild soap or detergent. Rinse thoroughly, dry the knife inside and out and lubricate all steel components with oil or silicone. A couple drops of lubricant at the locking and pivot points will ensure smooth action.
