03-06-2006, 06:20 AM
FWIW the Spyderco I posted a link to is a custom collaboration designed by a 3rd party maker (Tim Wegner, in this case). I would agree with the statement that their knives quality has varied greatly - but ONLY if it's a "Spyderco" designed knife. Every single custom I have seen from them is top TOP notch quality. Tim Wegner, Bob Terzoula, and another of my favorites, Wayne Goddard & Jess Horn - all FANTASTIC quality.
As to the comment about AG Russell being a quality maker - ehh, ok, overpriced. Charges 25%+ or more markup over retail on Randalls (don't get me started, I am an expert in that field), and does not make his own product, just a retailer. Designer, yes. Maker, no.
As to the comment about AG Russell being a quality maker - ehh, ok, overpriced. Charges 25%+ or more markup over retail on Randalls (don't get me started, I am an expert in that field), and does not make his own product, just a retailer. Designer, yes. Maker, no.