Spyderco was founded in 1976 by Sal and Gail Glesser, as “pitchmen,” traveling across the country in a converted bread truck selling their first product — the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker at fairs and trade shows. The name Spyderco originated after Sal noticed that many high-performance sports cars had ‘Spyder’ in the name, this, in turn, created the name Spyderco to signify high-performance cutting tools. In 1981, the Glessers put down roots in Golden, Colorado, and introduced the first Spyderco folding knife. That knife pioneered the concept of a round hole in the blade for one-handed opening, a clip on the handle for carry at the top of the pocket, and the option of a serrated edge for aggressive cutting performance. Those features revolutionized the knife industry and literally defined the form of the modern folding knife. Spyderco’s Innovative Knife Blade Technology Their unique Round Hole allows the blade of a folding…