Spyderco is the kind of company that America NEEDS more of...Spyderco couldn't be what it is without the innovative ideas and design skills of Sal and Eric but, they also clearly have a skilled,experienced, hard working team of employees that have been treated fairly allowing the company to grow and retain their desired levels of quality.....it is a pleasure to spend MY hard earned money on their products...it is a distinct feeling you get from holding and using a Spyderco knife...only the BEST knife companies out there convey their passion through their products..and that is an art in itself

That sharpening robot is the coolest thing ever! It also explains why a few of my latest Spydies have had nearly perfect edge bevels :)

this is why I buy spyderco!!!

Every few months this video pops up in the auto play and once it starts I watch it all the way through. Each time it reminds me what makes Spyderco so different from many of the other “big” production company, which is the Glesser’s commitment to both making a performance based knife and their pride in doing so. These days when I think of other brands like Benchmade, Kershaw, etc. there’s no face to the brand name giving a true commitment to the product and customer. Long live Spyderco!

Towards the end of this video, I pulled my Paramilitary 2 out of my pocket and thought "Im proud to own you".

Really appreciate that he's trying something different with his kid and is completely open about it. Basically did a round-a-bout way of saying, "This is not a family dynasty we're trying to build, this is a company with a focus and goal that needs to be maintained through high standards. Maybe he'll like knives and work towards being part of the company...maybe he won't and either way is excellent!" I have a feeling his kid is going to do very well in life with a parent that has a view like that.

Amazing brand with a beautiful history! I own 11 Spyderco knives (PM2, Delica, Dragonfly and Tenacious) and they are the most incredible tools. Beautifully designed, premium materials and work in a flawless way. You have build an amazing brand and I am proud to be your customer. Thank you for let me be a part of your story. Best regards from Portugal to all Spyderco family. 😀

That was pretty amazing. We love Spyderco, a brand that everyone has pride for that's owned one of their products.

Spyderco is one of my favorite companies and after watching this video it's for good reason! i love supporting quality american companies that came from humble beginnings! Great video and series! Also that sharpening robot is badass!!

Bought my Spyderco Embassy back in 2012 when I was on active duty. It's been my daily carry every day since then throughout the end of my time on active and my entire time in the reserves up to this point and it's still running like a champ.

It's 2023 and I'm still impressed with Spyderco after having handled several of their knives over the years. All the Spydercos I buy are keepers, none will ever be traded or sold, that's how much I love them.

I was that impressed with the two videos that I just ordered my second spyderco

Great job guys! Gotta love Spyderco!

THANK YOU...Sal and Eric....it's a pleasure to purchase your products

Yes, very cool video. I'm really diging the whole Spyderco evolution thing. I Just bought a Paramilitary 2 for my Father's 70th Birthday. It will be his first Spyderco. I'm sure he'll love it. Thanks guy's for the video, and thank you Sal and Eric for your passion for the industry.

Being in manufacturing myself, this video gave me a great since of pride. I’m recently new to Spyderco, and the minute I pulled it out of the box I felt the craftsmanship and pride they put into their product. What an awesome company. I’d love to be a machinist for them.

Two years ago I visited the Golden operation. I was so impressed I had to break down and buy another knife while I was there. I bought the Manix 2 sprint run knife burled g-10. S90V steel, what an awesome knife. I EDC it's big brother daily, the Manix 2 XL. My first folding knife ever was the Endura . I then started my knife adventure. I have purchased all the big names and stayed mostly around the $300.00 mark. So it's safe to say I have a lot of really neat knives. But I eventually circled back to Spyderco, made on planet Earth. For the last four years my everyday carry has had a spyder hole. Your family owned business is an AMERICAN success story that is very great and very inspiring . I think I might go on line and buy a paramilitary. ;)

Just bought my first spyderco, tenacious. I love it so far.

I love the fact these guys build knives the right American way..the best...something you can handown to your grandkids n its just as nice as when you bought it...im a fan and customer for life. Thanks

Blade HQ, you all knocked it out of the park with these two videos. Well done

7:20 shows why their edge grind is always good . I can't say that for the Benchmade's I've owned.

I saved up for 3 months to afford a maxamet para 2, and just to hold it and look at it you can see the passion and craftsmanship that goes into such a qualify knife. I appreciate there high standards and am happy to give every cent to Spyderco USA.

pretty amazing story of an awesome company, producing a high quality product for a shockingly reasonable price.

I'm new (8weeks) to the whole knife community/world and started with a CRKT Ruger knife for 39,95 I have watched many video's and I'm loving the hobby more and more. Orderd 2 Spyderco's (PM2 and the Tenacious) and my gawdddd I love it. I wanted to know Spyderco better and this mini docu gave Spyderco a face to the brand. Now I love my Spyderco's even more!

Eric if you are watching this, I love what you are doing to further your father's business. Can I make a humble suggestion? Make deep carry pocket clips standard on future models? Especially the paramilitary 2?? Pretty please?!?

Excellent video, extremely well filmed, edited and produced.

Loved it. Great series.

About 28 yrs ago not knowing much about Spyderco I went to their parking lot sale for 2nds and ended up leaving $600 lighter as the quality of those knives was exceptional and made great Christmas Presents. Since that time found the Paramilitary a great addition to EDC, being a first responder added last year their automatic knife, that is exceptional and razor sharp. With any folder type knife the lock up is to me the most important aspect to keep one's fingers. Never disappointed in their products.

The tumble finish on my Maxamet PM2 Para 3 are the nicest finishes of any knives ive come across. I absolutely love that finish.

Love my Endura 4 in the brown. Best coloration in brown I have ever seen.

What a cool story! Makes me love Spyderco even more! Just ordered a Flytanium Paramilitary 2 from BHQ. Cant wait to get it!

Great series. I wish there were more parts. I like Spyderco more as I learn about them and the people behind the company.

Excellent video, and a fabulous company. Thanks, Sal, for your entrepreneurial spirit and a product that gives tremendous value for my hard-earned buck!

Hands down Spyderco is my favorite with Benchmade a close second. If you’re a knife lover like me wether or not you like Spyderco knives you have to appreciate how much they’ve helped innovate so much of what every other knife you buy today uses something that was inspired by Spyderco like pocket clips and easy one hand open just to name a few. The first knife that got me hooked on knives was a Spyderco Native early model bought it at Walmart in the 90s. It was made in America and I it cost around $40.00. They no longer make or sell it as far as I know but it wasn’t made to take apart like they are now.

I own a Endura 4, lum Chinese and a Zulu. Absolutely incredible knives and company!

Great inside view of a great knife company.

I've owned 6 different models of Spyderco's most popular offering ranging from $35 to $160 and the only one I have held onto is the Dragonfly2. However, this video has motivated me to test drive a few others I had been eying up.

I've carried a Spyderco knife for over 25 years. Respect.

I have owned a Spyderco knife in one model or another for over 20 years. It is my opinion that they are the toughest and finest quality knives ever made. My Spyderco knife is in my pocket every day and goes everywhere with me. Gentlemen, you make a great product and don't ever stop!

Outstanding production BladeHQ!!! Really top notch. Sal and Eric Glessar are truly class act human beings.

Im so glad I bought a new EDC from these guys after seeing their story, And I love the Manix 2.

The story behind this company is similar to Victorinox, I think both are awesome with an amazing story behind them that makes me appreciate carrying them. I had no knowledge about Spyderco's story until today. They just became my number one and They have a new loyal customer. I just got my first Spyderco the s30v Manix 2 ffg in the mail 2 hours ago and I cant put it down. It blows me away the work, detail, quality and love this family put in their products.

That was very enjoyable to watch, both parts. Just bought me a Manix 2 with S110V and blue G10 scales and man ohhhhh man what a fantastic knife!!!!

It’s not too often that you are able to connect faces and people with the products that you love. This video helped me to do just that and now I have a greater appreciation and respect for Spyderco as a company.

Thankyou for sharing a beautiful and on going success story!!Spyderco rocks and I'm proud to be able to carry one. As a Canadian we are so fortunate to have the access and availability of such a phenominal product as Spyderco.We salute you.

Thank you for making such useful and beautiful knives. I wouldn't even want to imagine going through life without the Spydercos I own. And I want MORE!!!

So funny that the son (when he was younger) did not like the round hole, but now loves it... Is pretty much me as a kid running around the mall looking at knives. They always had Spyderco, I didnt know then...but I would become addicted to the round hole years later.

My first knife was a Spyderco and so I'm a big fan. This was very interesting and nicely produced. Nice work!

I really like spyderco knives. They’re beautiful

These guys never fail to deliver on the best innovation in the industry. I've sunk a bunch of money into Spyderco products over the years, and I've never once regretted a single purchase. I prefer buying their US made knives, Manix 2 in G-10 is my all time favorite. But their suppliers in Japan, Taiwan, Italy, and China also consistently achieve perfection.

Legacy brand. I started buying their knives in the 90s and haven’t stopped.

13:55 The dreaded red thread locker..lol. I’m so glad they switched to blue thread locker and allow you to open and clean your knives without voiding your warranty.

My Paramilitary 2 is one of my best knifes!

Beautiful, honest people and gorgeous products. Thank you for all my knives from you, Spyderco !

Thanks for the video. I am a fan of Spyderco products and it is neat to see how they are made.

This video made me REALLY respect the spyderco family. I was born in 1981 as well, so it makes me feel a kinship since they made there first knife in 81!

My manix 2 cost me around 100 dollars , it's a beautiful , functional American made knife with exceptional ergonomics and in my opinion aesthetically very pleasing . This knife was 107 if I recall and I got 5 times more than I originally thought! I just can't say enough about it .

Great company. I visited Spyderco when I was in Colorado last year.

hey,ive been saying thanks to all the youtube knife comunity for all the knowledge they have been giving me througt years. thanks to channels like this and person like cutlery lover,we all jungle knives,gavko,thufftumbs and so many other ive learn so much and i get a job in a fishing and knife shop as a knife sharpener you rock! thank you so very much! al the way from corrientes argentina :)

I really enjoy videos like this, it gives me a insight to the company and their products that otherwise I wouldn't see. Thanks for shearing it with us all!

My para 3 came wicked sharp! Love the local Spyderco's!

My first spyderco was a G10 Police model. My second is the Persistence. I love them both and they always get nice comments when I pull them out.

Spyderco knives are my favorite and in my opinion, the best knives I've ever owned! Each spyderco knife that I own makes me a repeat customer! Keep up the good work!

I've always been a Benchmade man but after seeing this that might change... What a great American company I didn't realize the humble beginnings

Great content. Thank you for having this for me to enjoy. Love me some SpyderCos!

They are maxing that robot out on speed! I dig it. These videos just reaffirm my loyalty to Spyderco.

Kick ass video, Mark and Jaron. Way to go. Love Spyderco all the more because of this. I can truly be proud to purchase a knife from Spyderco. PS. The Resilience is my EDC, it is an absolutely outstanding knife for it's price.

Well done! Thank you KnifeHQ for these!! Hearing Sal and Eric discuss their past and walk us through Spyderco's history is great inspiration for me as a studying Industrial Designer!

I've watched these videos several times over the years. Just wanted to say thank you again, for doing what you do,, I own several knives, and I think you are the most innovative company in the world,. I just need a Military now, to make my collection complete,,.. Thank you most sincerely..

Thank you guys... proud owner of 6 of your knives here ! ;)

Wow man, what great people. I've always loved their knives and own several, but this just makes it even better.

A great video about a great company who makes a great product.

Thanks Spyderco for the great product! I started buying your product around 1980 and my Dad bought the knives since the start,so we have some of the old ones and the new....Great stuff!

I just ordered my first Spyderco...a para 3! Absolutely loved this video. Learning the history if the American company was fascinating.

Excellent Company and my first choice for Folding Knives. I have as many Spydercos as all my other brands combined..

Just really getting back into knives after a long hiatus and really glad this came up on my feed. Super cool story and always was intrigued by spyderco in the 80s & 90s but they were just out of my price range. Looking forward to adding a salt to my collection in the near future! Thx spyderco and bladehq

Excellent video of an excellent company! I LOVE my ever growing collection of spyderco's.

Just received my first Spyderco! A smallfly 2 WOW what a great & interesting style to be able to edc! I am a janitor at a casino & I always carry a Leatherman sidekick but a pocket knife for backup. This smallfly 2 fills so many slots & is utilitarian ! 🤙🏼🔥 The price tag was kind of high 🤷🏼‍♂️ but at least I have a knife that I know will out live me 😸

Proud to own my Spyderco, thank you guys

Great video - a real treat to get an insight like this into one of the great production knife makers of our time. The growing (Eric seems hopeful) family heritage in the business is great to see.

I have several Spyderco knives but one of them I have never used and probably never will. It was a gift from our Fire Marshal and has our department logo on one side and the other side states LSB (Life Safety Bureau) and the year we were given the knifes. It has a short blade so we could carry it when traveling and not have to worry about any blade length restrictions (even though we were exempt when working) It is one of 9 items that I own that I consider as a decorative item. Too cool to cut with but I have carried it for hundreds of days and know it would function if I needed it..

one of your best shop tours. Love the Spydercos.

Tenacious was my first spyderco that sent me down a looong path of love and respect for the brand. Got an old stainless delica 2 from a garage sale a long time ago. I had no idea what a lucky find that was!

So cool to see the people behind those amazing cool knives. 🙏🏻 The best ingrediënt to be successful is to be honest and to give the best in your product just like Spyderco. A lot of brands can learn a lot of Spyderco

Amazing story. Thank you!

Beautiful work

Thank you Sal for all you did to better the industry

I remember years ago, the first Spyderco I saw my comment was, "what an ugly knife." All the years that have gone by and I still had the same feelings towards them. Three months ago I was in a local gun and knife store and asked the clerk if I could look at one of those knives with the big hole in the blade. I don't know if it's because I'm older and wiser now, but when I stuck the edge of my thumb in the spider hole and gave it a flick and felt the ergo's of the knife in my hand, I raised an eyebrow and said that feels nice. And the hole all made sense now. I knew it was used to deploy the blade but didn't think it worked that good, until I gave it a flick. It was actually easier than any of my thumb stud blades to open. I was hooked. I decided right then I was going to buy one and give it a try. Problem was, there were two I kept switching back and forth, trying to pick which one I wanted and couldn't make up my mind. In the end I wound up purchasing both, and am very happy I did. All my other favorite EDC folders have now been set on the back burner. I'm now carrying the Spyderco's more than any of them. Great knives, great company, great people.

How fascinating, and wonderful to see the family involvement !

Brooklyn! I knew Sal and I were bros from diff Mom's, my grandfather & dad were born there too. Keep up the GREAT knives.

For anyone wondering, they are using Wiha screwdrivers to assemble your favorite Spyderco's. Figured I'd throw that out there in case you wanted to service your knife.

Spyderco has an awesome booth with a great discount at the western stock show. Had to add to my collection. Nothing like buying a real spyderco in person from spyderco

Thanks Spyderco ! And thanks BladeHQ for this great documentary.

Excellent video! So nice to see father and son working together.

One thing you can always expect is a sharp spyderco knife out of the box. Regardless of all of the sprint runs I love spyderco

That sharpening robot was too cool. Domo arigato Mr. Roboto. :)

Great company, great products. Love the family based approach to the whole thing. Sadly the first market prices here in Europe are getting kind of ridiculous. So new knives of Spyderco become impossible to buy 😨

That robot edge angle machine is so sick! I love my Spydercos

It is very cool to gain a perspective on the people who are running such a good company. I'll be buying an American Spyderco for my next knife I think.

Superb video and a great family story.