I have a benchmade Vex, made in China, and it is a NICE knife! Have not had any issues with it at all, cept it's a little heavy. But considering the cost, one heck of a knife. SO what I am saying I have no qualms about having a blade "made in china" as long as the quality and heat treat are there, and I trust Spyderco to ensure that it is.

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