The Spyderco Story: The New Shape of Sharp

Kenneth T. Delavigne

ISBN 10: 1581600607 / ISBN 13: 9781581600605

Published by Paladin Press., Boulder, CO., 2000

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There is a barely discernible three-inch soft crease to upper portion of back cover. Book shows little evidence of use. Spyderco's design innovations revolutionized the knife industry, redefining the shape of the modern folding knife. The author examines Spyderco's models, delving into the history of each product, detailing how and why each was developed, and describing the specific design elements that made them unique. Well-illustrated with photographs, drawings, and diagrams in black and white. Includes 7-page glossary, list of trademark terms, sources of information, a section on knife safety, and Spyderco patents and trademarks. 302 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Spyderco Story: The New Shape of Sharp
• Publisher: Paladin Press., Boulder, CO.
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1581600607
• ISBN 13: 9781581600605
• Binding: Softcover.
• Condition: Fine.

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Synopsis

Like the knives it produces, Spyderco is an unusual company. A relative newcomer to the world of knifemaking, the small, Golden, Colorado-based business launched in 1976 did things differently from the start - and managed to take the knife world by storm in just a few decades. In this book, discover the history and inner workings of the company whose design innovations have redefined the shape of the modern folding knife and taken high-performance cutting to a new level. Find out how these odd-shaped knives with the hole and the hump in the blade have made opening and carry more efficient, as well as how individual models have met the specialized needs of EMTs, police officers, hunters, soldiers, survivalists and more. Spyderco aficionado Ken Delavigne covers each product in detail - from Clipit folders and fixed-blade knives to custom collaborations to sharpeners - describing how it was developed and why, what real-life problem it solved and the design elements that make it unique. In addition, he explores the technical frontiers where Spyderco has made so many inroads and previews what's on the drawing board for the new millennium. Finally, he offers insight into the uncommon business philosophy and management style that have allowed Spyderco to achieve such legendary success.