$300 Taiwan Spyderco?

[Tims]

Yep. Because these Chinese manufacturers have realised the market will accept high prices.

[vivi]

Which is interesting to me.

If a $500 USA made knife and $500 Chinese made knife are using the same materials and tolerances, the profit margin on the latter is much, much higher.

Keeping that in mind makes it difficult for me to justify paying more than $50-75 on a Chinese made knife. Same way I have trouble justifying $200+ USA made knives. Aside from my Scrapyard Dogfather, I can't recall spending over $200 on any cutting tool.

[Tims]

If a $500 USA made knife and $500 Chinese made knife are using the same materials and tolerances, the profit margin on the latter is much, much higher

So who’s to blame when a dog takes a dump on your lawn. The dog for taking a dump, or you for giving it access to your lawn?

The greatest power we have as individuals in our society is where we spend our $$. Vote with your dollars and buy US.

[God'sMyJudge]

I can't wait to buy this, honestly. I see a pretty good deal for what you get, and the blade looks amazing. I'll probably never get a shot at a full custom, so this works for me.

[sal]

I think there are two basic reasons why collaboration models are generally more expensive. First, is that there's one more mouth to feed. Second, and perhaps more importantly, tooling costs have to be recouped and, in that regard, collaboration models have always been a greater risk for Spyderco than in house designs. Very few collaboration models have remained in Spyderco's lineup for more than three years and a significant number have lasted only one.

Wise words from a long time observer.

sal

[Tucson Tom]

What is the problem with a $300 Taiwan Spyderco? Does somebody have a problem with a $300 Taiwan Spyderco?

[Daveho]

I guess Collaborations tend to be costly as they are generally a limited run and cost money to tool up for, have limited appeal/are for a niche market, more people to pay and so on
Material cost is there but materials really are quite negligible really in the scheme of things-
Like the difference between say S30v vs S35vn as a raw material would be peanuts- the difference on tooling however...

[Brown_Recluse]

If you think the Subvert is pricey (it is) take a look at the Paysan.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP238T ... ium-handle

Holy moly. I was expecting the market value be around $400. Sheesh! Sad thing is, if I had that much laying around I'd buy it in a second. :D

[vivi]

What is the problem with a $300 Taiwan Spyderco? Does somebody have a problem with a $300 Taiwan Spyderco?

The problem with a $300 knife for me, regardless of country of origin, is that is $100 more than I'm willing to spend on a knife.

I can find a cutting tool for any particular need of mine well below that. Custom bushcrafter, carbon steel chopper, hand made axe, custom kitchen knife heat treated to my specs, rust proof EDC folder, etc.

Being made in Taiwan wouldn't keep me from owning a knife.

[Tucson Tom]

What is the problem with a $300 Taiwan Spyderco? Does somebody have a problem with a $300 Taiwan Spyderco?

The problem with a $300 knife for me, regardless of country of origin, is that is $100 more than I'm willing to spend on a knife.

I am with you on that, or I would own the Bradley Bowie. Which is made in Taiwan also, hmmm -- do I see a pattern?

As for being made in Taiwan, that is a badge of honor in the Spyderco world (and not a bad thing in many other realms).

Yeah, $200 is pretty much my ceiling for what I will spend on a knife, and it has to be pretty special even then, no matter
who made it or where.

Setting the whole Taiwan business aside, the OP does have a point. The Subvert is a monstrous liner lock knife with an S30V blade and a bright colored handle. It would be fun to own to frighten dogs and small children (or even adults!), but I'm not willing to bite at that price.

[acer]

Well said VIVI .

[Sharp Guy]

If you think the Subvert is pricey (it is) take a look at the Paysan.

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP238T ... ium-handle

Holy moly. I was expecting the market value be around $400. Sheesh! Sad thing is, if I had that much laying around I'd buy it in a second. :D

As crazy as it might seem I'm actually planning on buying one. It may end up being one of the only knives I buy this year but at least it'll be a good one :) .

[James Y]

To me, as far as Spyderco goes, I've long gotten past the skepticism of the quality of 'Made in Taiwan' models. So for me, the question is, would I pay $300 for that particular knife, wherever it was made. No, I wouldn't, because that model doesn't interest me. I would say the same if it were made in Golden.

The mindset that 'Made in Taiwan' equals subpar goods is an obsolete remnant from past decades.

Jim

[bouhunter]

Couldn't help but notice this Spyderco Subvert showing a MSRP of $470, with BladeHQ price of over $300. For a Taiwan made G10 scaled S30V liner lock?

Am I missing something here? Seems... Pricey.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ock--82802

That is one ugly knife. :rolleyes:

[BigGrove]

Big knife with lots of titanium. Materials add up.

Agreed. When the start of this thread leaves out that it's 3D milled G10 over a titanium liner lock with custom style pivot screws and has a 4.1" blade, yes I'm sure it seems expensive for what you get.

Whether anyone likes the way it looks or not is a separate question.

[bouhunter]

Couldn't help but notice this Spyderco Subvert showing a MSRP of $470, with BladeHQ price of over $300. For a Taiwan made G10 scaled S30V liner lock?

Am I missing something here? Seems... Pricey.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ock--82802

I could care less where it's made, but that is one ugly knife. :rolleyes:

[bouhunter]

Couldn't help but notice this Spyderco Subvert showing a MSRP of $470, with BladeHQ price of over $300. For a Taiwan made G10 scaled S30V liner lock?

Am I missing something here? Seems... Pricey.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ock--82802

I could care less where it's made, but that is an ugly knife.

[BigGrove]

Yep. Because these Chinese manufacturers have realized when they produce a superior product the market will accept high prices.

Fixed that for you...

[bouhunter]

Couldn't help but notice this Spyderco Subvert showing a MSRP of $470, with BladeHQ price of over $300. For a Taiwan made G10 scaled S30V liner lock?

Am I missing something here? Seems... Pricey.

https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ock--82802

I could care less where it's made, but that is an ugly knife. I wouldn't have any interest at 100.00.......

[bouhunter]

And that Paysan at 500.00+ - seriously? I find it hard to believe they'll sell many of those.