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The Brand Ledger

Spyderco

American folding knives. Golden, Colorado. Invented the pocket clip and round hole opener.

Status: Approved
Founded
1976
HQ
USA
Manufacturing
USA,Japan,Taiwan,China,Italy
Ownership type
Family-owned

Ownership

Family-owned (Glesser family). Manufacturing split across multiple global partners by tier.

Reversibility

What would change our verdict

Sale. Loss of design control.