Are Spyderco knives made in China? Are Chinese knives any good?

Made in China. For many people in the knife industry, those words are synonymous with inexpensive, low-quality knockoffs and fakes. Concerns about authenticity of materials, labor conditions, and questionable business practices have created a stigma about Chinese made knives that has lasted for decades. Many avid knife enthusiasts choose to stay away from Chinese made knives entirely to avoid the issues completely.

Let me start with a disclaimer: If you only buy knives from the United States because you believe in supporting the local economy and encouraging American businesses that employ Americans, that’s fine and commendable. I can’t argue with that moral approach to things. But if you refuse to buy any knives from China because you think they’re junk, you’re simply wrong.

The Efficient is one of the few Chinese-made knives at Spyderco. It runs 8Cr13MoV, a lesser steel on the market today, but besides that one major drawback it’s a solid everyday knife. It has many of the design cues that make Spyderco knives beloved.

This is a humpless Spyderco — a rarity, and a benefit. It’s a design feature that limited the width of the knife in the pocket, a common complaint I have with many medium-size folders made at the brand’s Golden, Colo., facility.

Here, the Efficient also runs an effective forward finger choil, letting you choke up for precise cuts and allowing larger hands to use the modest folder. I also appreciate the liner lock and access cutout.

In this case, the access cutout works for both the Spyder-hole and liner lock itself, a clever design redundancy. Toss in the excellent spoon-style clip and the perfectly textured G10 handles, and you have a winner.

Rise of Knives Made in China

Prior to the 1970s, pretty much all knives marketed in the United States were made in the United States or Europe. The iconic Buck 110 Folding Hunter that became one of the best-selling knives of all time was made in the good ol’ USA. But the shift toward knives manufactured in China (and other countries in Asia) was slow but steady.

Even companies like Kershaw and Buck, which are known for USA-made knives, have models that are made in China. Kershaw’s best-selling Cryo and Buck’s popular Colleague are made in China.

Beware the Knockoffs

After all the praise for Chinese knives, it’s important to realize that — just like anything — not all Chinese knives are great. In fact, you should be wary of poorly made Chinese knives that are designed to trick consumers. Even if it’s dirt cheap, these knives should be avoided at all costs. They help fuel a black market.

Aside from that, you will always find poorly made Chinese knives just like you can also find bad USA-made knives, whether they slipped through QC or simply have poor designs.

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