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Posted: **Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:52 pm**

ABX2011 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:30 pm
The Advocate is not the CQI but I wonder if it could be sent to Spyderco for an exchange?

Unless there was an actual problem with it, I doubt it.

Posted: **Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:57 pm**

sparky2016 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 16, 2018 1:30 pm
Nice. The Para 3 + Dfly 2 could be a great starter pack, or holiday gifts.

That one jumped out at me too.

Posted: **Tue Oct 16, 2018 3:00 pm**

ABX2011 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:30 pm
The Advocate is not the CQI but I wonder if it could be sent to Spyderco for an exchange?

That's the promo that caught my eye. If it was the CQI I would jump on it.

Posted: **Tue Oct 16, 2018 3:04 pm**

ABX2011 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:30 pm
The Advocate is not the CQI but I wonder if it could be sent to Spyderco for an exchange?

What does CQI mean ?

Posted: **Tue Oct 16, 2018 3:23 pm**

500Nitro wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 16, 2018 3:04 pm
What does CQI mean ?

Constant Quality Improvement
I thought there was a page dedicated to explaining CQI on :spyder: .com but I can't find it... maybe it was in a byte at some point. Here is a quote from Sal back in 2001.

sal wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 16, 2001 10:01 pm
Hi MePlat. Welcome to the Spyderco forum.

Our purpose in improvements to a model are to refine and create a better, safer, more functional tool. When we learn a better process or customers point out potential improvements, these are added.

We like to think of it more as "evolution" of a pattern. If you are not using the old knife, a new one will serve no purpose.

Most of the refinements are small, but serve a function. occassionally, we make a larger improvememnt.

Industrially, it would be called CQI or "Constant Quality Improvement".

When we want to create the "newest, latest and greatest", we design a totally new patttern like the ATR, Salsa, Temperance or Meerkat.

sal

Posted: **Tue Oct 16, 2018 3:54 pm**

Thanks. Excellent, doesn't surprise me that Spyderco is like this.

Posted: **Tue Oct 16, 2018 4:08 pm**

Has there been any CQI on the Dice? It has the same problem as the Advocate. I searched the forum but didn't find any mention of a fix.

Posted: **Tue Oct 16, 2018 5:59 pm**

hereiamu1 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 16, 2018 4:08 pm
Has there been any CQI on the Dice? It has the same problem as the Advocate. I searched the forum but didn't find any mention of a fix.

The Dice was discontinued.

Posted: **Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:23 am**

The Sprig is for sale at GP for $159 and Mantra 1 for $149. Had to pick up a sprig at that price. Not sure if this is a mistake or not...

Posted: **Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:36 am**

Hey murph they are on the new discontinued list! Thanks for the heads up I got a sprig and junction :)

Posted: **Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:59 am**

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:36 am
Hey murph they are on the new discontinued list! Thanks for the heads up I got a sprig and junction :)

Where is this list published?

Posted: **Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:01 am**

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:36 am
Hey murph they are on the new discontinued list! Thanks for the heads up I got a sprig and junction :)

Thanks! Let me know how you like that Junction! I love my Bradley Bowie.

Posted: **Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:15 am**

crazywednesday wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:59 am

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:36 am
Hey murph they are on the new discontinued list! Thanks for the heads up I got a sprig and junction :)
Where is this list published?

//forum.spyderco.com/viewto ... 2#p1274882

Posted: **Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:41 pm**

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 17, 2018 11:15 am

crazywednesday wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:59 am

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:36 am
Hey murph they are on the new discontinued list! Thanks for the heads up I got a sprig and junction :)
Where is this list published?
//forum.spyderco.com/viewto ... 2#p1274882

Thanks! I always seem to glass past the announcements.

Posted: **Wed Oct 17, 2018 2:08 pm**

At a glance I think KC has the lowest closeout prices so far:
https://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/stor ... =&onsale=t

Posted: **Wed Oct 17, 2018 2:16 pm**

Wow. Well that's what I get for jumping the gun and going with GP

Posted: **Wed Oct 17, 2018 2:21 pm**

abbazaba wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 17, 2018 2:08 pm
At a glance I think KC has the lowest closeout prices so far:
https://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/stor ... =&onsale=t

Thank God, the BHQ prices are hardly a discount at all. Better prices on ebay.

Posted: **Wed Oct 17, 2018 3:10 pm**

I jumped the gun and got a One eyed Jack from BHQ. A lot cheaper at Knifecenter but on the plus side I'd rather support BHQ.

Posted: **Wed Oct 17, 2018 3:12 pm**

abbazaba wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 17, 2018 2:08 pm
At a glance I think KC has the lowest closeout prices so far:
https://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/stor ... =&onsale=t

Yup, picked up the chef knives for that price.

Posted: **Wed Oct 17, 2018 3:15 pm**

abbazaba wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 17, 2018 2:08 pm
At a glance I think KC has the lowest closeout prices so far:
https://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/stor ... =&onsale=t

Thank you...just picked up the Junction and Stretch 2 from KC...great deals!

James

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