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Spyderco Knife Sale (Various Models)

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Smarttek Trading has Select Spyderco Knives (Various Models) on sale for prices starting from $34.80 when you apply discount code STSPY20 at checkout. Shipping is free.

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Smarttek Trading has Select Spyderco Knives (Various Models) on sale for prices starting from $34.80 when you apply discount code STSPY20 at checkout. Shipping is free.

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Obviously your choice, but you're missing out on some of their best knives which come out of their Taiwan factory.
This 20% off deal is everywhere right now, so I wouldn't recommend buying from a no name website no one has heard of that's just kicking back affiliates to SD
I bought a knife from their last sale and it was made in Japan. Very well made.

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DoubleAgentM
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I have a number of Spyderco - Mostly different versions of Para 2, Para 3, Delica/Endela/Endura, and Dragonfly 2.

The Para 2/3 are the only one I have made in Colorado and the rest are Japanese if I recall. I like them all, and they all have their place. The Para 2/3 are smoother flickers because of the brass washer, but as far as speed goes, I dont think you can open anything faster than a Delica/Endura/Endela/dragonfly with an Emerson opener. I have a bunch of OTF and regular autos as well - Emerson opener rules for quick deployment.

That being said - I know there may be some opinions on Dack Outdoors... I have no affiliation with them, but they have the best prices if you are absolutely not in a rush to get it. I have been buying from them for years - They ship, when they ship - but I've never been ripped off by them.

Dack sells the Para 2 for $128, Para 3 (Breast cancer pink/black) for $100, the Bodacious for $145.... (These are USA made). If you see on their site "Add to cart for best Price" - that's a good thing. Good luck.

*Pic added - small handful of my Spydercos
Last edited by DoubleAgentM June 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM.
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jphilippon
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Quote from J_D :
No, Taiwan is the best made fit and finish Spyderco. Colorado is close but not as consistent.
Can vouch, the Taiwanese ones are consistently the best.
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DoubleAgentM
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Quote from sillar68 :
yeah, I've ordered a few things from Dack Outdoors over the past few years. During the pandemic late 2020, early 2021, they sent on day 30. I think I ordered something in 2022 and they sent it exactly on day 30. Last year I ordered something and they never sent it, they weren't responding to emails and they have no phone number. I had to get my CC company to threaten them and they miraculously sent it on day 50 or so. On their homepage it says "Our shipments can take up to 30 days," but none of my orders have shipped sooner than 30 days, and my most recent experience was the worst, and that was outside of all the pandemic chaos. I would say ordering from Dack is definitely not worth the small savings on some items.

Agreed, for small savings or speed - Dont go to Dack. For significant savings though, might be worth the wait.

Example:
Screenshots: one of my Dack orders ($400) vs same Skus in BladeHQ ($644) cart = $244 savings for 3 knives.

Para 2 s110v in Blurple g10 [bladehq.com]
Para 3 x110c in Blurple g10 [bladehq.com]
Dragonfly 2 Black s30v in pink [bladehq.com]


EDIT: I just noticed that SmartTek has the same Para 2 s110v in Blurple. With the discounts code and taxes = $202 subtotal + $21 taxes = ~$223
https://www.smarttektrading.com/p...1f09&_ss=c

Vs Dack = $164 no tax + shipping is probably between $5-$10 = ~$175
https://dackoutdoors.com/product/...ue-g10-pln

Perfect Apples to Apples comparison. ~$50 savings.
Last edited by DoubleAgentM June 6, 2025 at 02:45 PM.
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cj0r
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Ah the ole must be America because America argument. I'll take my superior fabrications from country "X" over national pride any day. Truly just blind ignorance with you cliche South Park caricatures...

With all that said, yes none of these prices are that special but that's not to say they aren't good prices if you're in need. If it's the same price on Amazon though, I'd buy from there instead. At least you have their no questions asked support if you get a clone or something.
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Griffbiff
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I know I'm gonna get downvoted for this, but what's the ugly ass yellow one for? The serrated Hawk bill looking thing. It seems basically useless unless it's for some very specific purpose.
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Quote from Griffbiff :
I know I'm gonna get downvoted for this, but what's the ugly ass yellow one for? The serrated Hawk bill looking thing. It seems basically useless unless it's for some very specific purpose.
Here's some of their thoughts from the "Technical Details" tab:
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  • H-1 rustproof steel blade ideal for marine, fishing, and high-humidity environments
  • Hawkbill blade shape excels at cutting rope, netting, and pull cuts
  • SpyderEdge serrations increase cutting efficiency on fibrous materials
3d ago
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fanglekai
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The Taichung, Taiwan made Spydercos have the best fit and finish. Golden, CO models are second. Seki, Japan are generally a bit lower. The Chinese made budget models are 100% functional and well made, so if you aren't looking for a super fancy one, they'll still get the job done.

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Quote from Griffbiff :
I know I'm gonna get downvoted for this, but what's the ugly ass yellow one for? The serrated Hawk bill looking thing. It seems basically useless unless it's for some very specific purpose.

Rapidly and easily cutting webbing, rope, tubing, nets, snarls of fishing line in a pulling or freeing motion. Fishing, boating, diving and snorkeling- its H1 and H2 steels are nearly impervious to rust. It's very much a form over function design it works damn well. The yellow high-viz handles are a signature of the Salt series (although they do come in blacked out, light green/blue/purple varieties). The color makes it quickly visible in brackish/murky water and low light. Bright yellow disappears much less quickly than say red as you get deeper underwater- blue being the last color to disappear underwater but not having any contrast (if that makes any sense).
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sillar68
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Quote from DoubleAgentM :
Agreed, for small savings or speed - Dont go to Dack. For significant savings though, might be worth the wait.

Example:
Screenshots: one of my Dack orders ($400) vs same Skus in BladeHQ ($644) cart = $244 savings for 3 knives.

Para 2 s110v in Blurple g10 [bladehq.com]
Para 3 x110c in Blurple g10 [bladehq.com]
Dragonfly 2 Black s30v in pink [bladehq.com]


EDIT: I just noticed that SmartTek has the same Para 2 s110v in Blurple. With the discounts code and taxes = $202 subtotal + $21 taxes = ~$223
https://www.smarttektrading.com/products/spyderco-para-military-2-signature-full-flat-folding-knife-... [smarttektrading.com]

Vs Dack = $164 no tax + shipping is probably between $5-$10 = ~$175
https://dackoutdoors.com/product/...ue-g10-pln

Perfect Apples to Apples comparison. ~$50 savings.
I just don't think the headache like I had to deal with my last order last year is worth the $50 dollar savings.
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moarKowbell
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Great knife brand. I have several.
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Griffbiff
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Quote from BravoWhiskey :
Rapidly and easily cutting webbing, rope, tubing, nets, snarls of fishing line in a pulling or freeing motion. Fishing, boating, diving and snorkeling- its H1 and H2 steels are nearly impervious to rust. It's very much a form over function design it works damn well. The yellow high-viz handles are a signature of the Salt series (although they do come in blacked out, light green/blue/purple varieties). The color makes it quickly visible in brackish/murky water and low light. Bright yellow disappears much less quickly than say red as you get deeper underwater- blue being the last color to disappear underwater but not having any contrast (if that makes any sense).

Ah, yeah that makes sense. I hadn't considered the high visibility angle. Most of my knifes are black oxide coated so they don't draw attention when I pull one out trying to cut this or that. Probably why I keep losing them. 🤷🏼

Thanks for the info.
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DonV1962
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Quote from Ned_Peters :
Chinese made, not for me. I only buy the made in Colorado Spydercos,, made by AMERICANs
What about the other 99.9% of your life full of products that are not American made? If I happen to have some extra disposable income to buy a luxury high end American product make me in some way more discerning, nobler or wiser than everyone else?

It would be nice is we all could say a Lexus and a mansion on the beach for me or nothing but most people are not in that place.

I always found I put off people if I like to point out I can afford things they can't . instead of expressing a sentiment that just makes me look like a braggart and bigshot I may point them to one of the many very nice non American made knives that will do all they need for maybe $20 or a little more. I have $30 knives that I like and find more useful than my American made Spydercos. If my only knowledge about knives comes down well I can afford a nice one and you can't it is of little or no use to anybody.
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Quote from DonV1962 :
What about the other 99.9% of your life full of products that are not American made? If I happen to have some extra disposable income to buy a luxury high end American product make me in some way more discerning, nobler or wiser than everyone else?

It would be nice is we all could say a Lexus and a mansion on the beach for me or nothing but most people are not in that place.

I always found I put off people if I like to point out I can afford things they can't . instead of expressing a sentiment that just makes me look like a braggart and bigshot I may point them to one of the many very nice non American made knives that will do all they need for maybe $20 or a little more. I have $30 knives that I like and find more useful than my American made Spydercos. If my only knowledge about knives comes down well I can afford a nice one and you can't it is of little or no use to anybody.
What about it? I watch country of origin on almost everything I buy. I support my fellow Americans before I support other countries workers.
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Idahocheapdude
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I have the largest model of the Spyderco, the police, but there are others that are the same size. Something to keep in mind is that they are heavy and the blade is hard to control for precise work. Too heavy to carry every day in my opinion. They scream quality but mine has been relegated to opening feed and wood pellet bags. (I know it isn't really a comment on the deal.)

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Quote from Ned_Peters :
What about it? I watch country of origin on almost everything I buy. I support my fellow Americans before I support other countries workers.
The thing is just what I said it comes across about it is that you do not consider that others may not have the resources your do and it comes off as weird and as braggadocio especially when we all know there is absolutely no way that you are buying US made products for a near 95 to 99% of what you use and do. You are typing on a non American product telling us we must buy American it comes across as hypocritical.

You do no American a favor by shaming someone that may be struggling with money to hand it to a corporation for a luxury high end knife. If anything most Americans have to shun that mentality as they already spend way to much on status and class conscious items. It is the along the lines of you need $500 sneakers or Lexus to go to school or you are not in with the cool crowd.

Should we really recommend a father or mother spend $200 for a knife for budget camping trip that cuts into the food, fuel energy budget but raises Spyderco's bottom line? Not all Americans make money working for Spyderco and like many companies most profit is transferred to the white collar that work in the corporation as workers wages stay stagnant. Transferring wealth from an American working class person to the American with a MBA helps one American and hurts another. If I spend $20 on China versus $200 on an Spyderco I have $180 for groceries or the electric bill. I can pay to the local contractor to fix my roof or spend at the local hardware store. No need for me to send it of to Spyderco's corporate headquarters that is in another state and does not help or benefit my local family, friends or community.

Many just do not have the money for them. To Spyderco's credit the company does have some sense and does not forget about those Americans like you do and they offer them cheaper knives made in other places yet you then come in and sour and shame that idea for the American.

I get you point as to American manufacturing but you are looking at very complicated issue and just use you purchase choices to virtue signal as you can afford a high end knife.
Last edited by DonV1962 June 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM.
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willygee
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The ladybug salt is ~$50 after coupon. Good price? https://www.smarttektrading.com/p...9745758464

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