Spyderco was founded in 1976 by Sal and Gail Glesser. In
1978, they settled in Golden, Colorado, and initially, the company focused on
selling its first product: the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker™, which was sold primarily
at trade shows and shows around the country.
In 1981, Spyderco introduced its first knife, the C01
Worker, and it pioneered the concept of incorporating a round hole in the blade
for one-handed opening, a clip on the handle for carrying in the top of your
pocket, and the option of a serrated edge for an aggressive cut. Those features
revolutionized the knife industry and literally defined the shape of the modern
folding knife.
Since then, Spyderco has steadily grown to become one of
the leaders in the cutlery industry worldwide. In addition to a global
distribution network and manufacturing resources in the US, Japan, Taiwan,
Italy, and China, their innovation has also earned them an impressive portfolio
of patents, trademarks, and industry awards. More importantly, it has enabled
them to earn the trust and loyalty of countless thousands of dedicated knife
users around the world, an audience they are extremely grateful to.