Spyderco knives look different because the folks at Spyderco have a passion for creating knives that are functional and beautiful. They don't just take a normal pocket knife and try to glitz it up to make it pretty. Their designs are beautiful in their own right. Spyderco's serrated blades retain their edge like no other. Their quick-open single handed design is second to none. "Those who know carry Spyderco"