Ajack60
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FRN, fiberglass reinforced nylon. From what I understand, the strength comes from the amount of fiberglass that is in the process that makes it durable and tough. Don’t know what Spyderco’s formula is, but I don’t recall reading any known problems with the material that Spyderco has encountered.
Don’t deny yourself a good knife by being hung up on the word plastic. You really won’t understand the allure of Spyderco until you have one in hand and actually use it. Then, you may or may not understand that it’s a well thought knife that works very well for normal work duty. You’re not going to stab open a freezer to get a trapped frozen bag of peas out or breech a door, but for day to day chores, it works well and without issues.
Sal, the owner, actually interacts on the Spyderco forum here. That in itself, is alluring to people. I know it does me. I have observed that makers/companies that participate in casual conversation draw people in.
Don’t deny yourself a good knife by being hung up on the word plastic. You really won’t understand the allure of Spyderco until you have one in hand and actually use it. Then, you may or may not understand that it’s a well thought knife that works very well for normal work duty. You’re not going to stab open a freezer to get a trapped frozen bag of peas out or breech a door, but for day to day chores, it works well and without issues.
Sal, the owner, actually interacts on the Spyderco forum here. That in itself, is alluring to people. I know it does me. I have observed that makers/companies that participate in casual conversation draw people in.