In 1981, Sal Glesser and his wife Gail revolutionized the knife industry. In the small town of Golden, not far from Denver, Colorado's capital, they founded the now world-renowned knife brand Spyderco. The CO1 was the young company's first production knife and pioneered the concept of the round cutout in the blade, the so-called SpyderHole .
Also characteristic and groundbreaking for the knife market was the clip , attached to the handle for the first time, which allowed the knife to be secured to the hem of a trouser pocket. The optional serrated blade was also anything but common for pocket knives up to that point. These and many other innovations have become firmly established in the knife market over the years and have literally defined the form of the modern pocket knife. To this day, Spyderco distinguishes itself as a true pioneer, continuously developing and testing new materials and mechanisms. In addition to countless conventional steel types that Spyderco was the first manufacturer to use for knife blades, the first pocket knife with a powder metallurgy blade was also made of Golden steel.
Over the years, Spyderco has established a global reputation as an innovative manufacturer of high-quality pocket and fixed-blade knives, and is now a supplier to numerous law enforcement and military forces worldwide. The precision manufacturing of their knives utilizes high-quality, modern materials. Tight tolerances and a commitment to excellence inevitably result in absolutely reliable and practical knives that perform flawlessly even under demanding conditions. In addition to a global distribution network and production facilities in the USA, Europe, and Asia, Spyderco's portfolio now includes numerous international patents, trademarks, and awards. But it's not just Spyderco's products that consistently meet the highest quality standards; professionalism and loyalty also characterize our collaborative partnership. We look forward to many future innovations and wish them continued success!