Hi,
I am involved in designing a series of dive tools for a small knife company in Golden, Colorado called Spyderco. The material that we use is a fairly new stainless steel designated H-1.
The material has proven to be ideal for the salt water environment. We currenty offer 4 models of corrosion free folding knives. Folders are difficult to make corrosion free because of all of the parts involved.
We are now in the design stage of fixed blade models, including dive knives in particular.
While I have experience in knife design, you are the market and are my best source of detailed info as well as the thoughts behind "why". I use knife forums regularly to get feedback but dive knives have very specific requirements and we would like to create the "perfect" dive knives.
I am interested in discussion on knives; sizes, shapes, edges, hooks, handles, sheaths, etc. What you want/need and what you don't want/need.
We are also working on other dive tools such as shears made from H-1, so I would also be seeking your expertise in this area as well.
Thanx much.
sal
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I am involved in designing a series of dive tools for a small knife company in Golden, Colorado called Spyderco. The material that we use is a fairly new stainless steel designated H-1.
The material has proven to be ideal for the salt water environment. We currenty offer 4 models of corrosion free folding knives. Folders are difficult to make corrosion free because of all of the parts involved.
We are now in the design stage of fixed blade models, including dive knives in particular.
While I have experience in knife design, you are the market and are my best source of detailed info as well as the thoughts behind "why". I use knife forums regularly to get feedback but dive knives have very specific requirements and we would like to create the "perfect" dive knives.
I am interested in discussion on knives; sizes, shapes, edges, hooks, handles, sheaths, etc. What you want/need and what you don't want/need.
We are also working on other dive tools such as shears made from H-1, so I would also be seeking your expertise in this area as well.
Thanx much.
sal
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The entire "business chain" from; raw materials, invention, design, manufacturing, marketing, selling, distributing, shipping, warrantees, insurance, credit, etc. ALL EXISTS to service the ELU (End Line User). Remove the ELU from the equation and the entire business chain falls like a house of cards. We all work for you!