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Spyderco byte July 2022 - PRODUCT UPDATE Swick™ 6 Shipping Soon Most savvy Spyderco enthusiasts know that Sal Glesser’s popular Swick fixed-blade designs were directly inspired by Fred Perrin’s iconic La Griffe. Due to unforeseen challenges, the release of the Swick 5 and 6, which were unveiled in Reveal 5, have been delayed for quite some time. We are finally pleased to announce that initial production of the Swick 6 will be shipping in early August. We are also working hard to follow that with the Swick 5. As always, we appreciate your patience and continued interest in our products. Spyderco byte July 2022 - CATALOG CORRECTION MT33P and MT34P Origin In Reveal 10, we announced three upcoming additions to the Spyderco Mule Team...

Spyderco byte July 2022 - DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: FRED PERRIN https://youtu.be/As-yIGMhUdQ Fred Perrin Fred Perrin is a name that should be familiar to all savvy knife enthusiasts. Widely regarded as France’s most revered maker of handmade tactical knives, his innovative design style has also had far-reaching impact on both custom and factory-made knives worldwide. In addition to his talents as a knifemaker and bladesmith, Perrin is one of Europe’s most in-demand instructors of both practical self-defense and mission-specific military combative skills—including knife tactics. Those skills, along with a lifetime of experience as a tradesman and knife user, have given him an exceptional insight into functional knife design. Martial...

FEATURED PRODUCT: SUBWAY BOWIE FB48PBK / PBBK MSRP: $173.00 - $178.50 ORIGIN: Japan The only way to truly appreciate knives is to appreciate the deep history of their design and evolution—and the extraordinary people who drove that process. One such figure is French custom knifemaker Fred Perrin. His signature handle designs pioneered the use of index-finger holes and deep forefinger choils more than 25 years ago and have had a profound impact on the form and function of modern knives. They have also made him one of Spyderco’s most popular and enduring collaborative designers. A veteran of service with the French Army, an expert close-combat instructor, and a world-class martial artist, Perrin combines his unique perspective on...

lionSTEEL - M3 with the new Canvas handle Description The M3 is a fixed blade knife, easy to wear because of its reduced dimensions, and still reliable for every camp usage. The M3 is equipped with a satin finished Niolox stainless steel blade. The scales can be disassembled and are available in olive wood, Santos wood and Micarta. The M3 is provided with a 3D machined handle, thus processed to obtain the best ergonomics. The surface texture allows a very firm grip. The handle is fixed with stainless steel Torx T8 screws. The M3 is supplied with a leather sheath for the wooden versions, and a Cordura sheath for the Micarta version. M3 by lionSTEEL, technical specifications Total length: 235 mm. - 9.25 in. Blade length: 105 mm...

Extrema Ratio Presents The New K-Talon K-Talon is a fixed-blade karambit with a full-tang structure. It has a particularly thin shape with an overall thickness of 10 mm. The curved and hooked blade was inspired by the shape of a talon. It is designed to make clear and deep cuts as well as to hook, seize and/or tear. The ring in the back is built to gain a safe and firm grip in every situation. This way the knife does not slip and it makes it extremely difficult to disarm and point at the user. The very thin Kydex sheath has a quick release system and comes with a paracord that allows it to be worn as a neck knife and to be attached to the M.O.L.L.E. system. It can be also attached to the following optional accessories: BELT...

Spyderco byte May 2022 - EDGE-U-CATION - Meet H-2 Meet H-2 Since its introduction in 2003, Spyderco’s best-selling Salt® Series has set the standard in ultra-corrosion-resistant cutting tools. The key component of that series was H-1, a remarkable blade material that offers an exceptional balance of cutting performance and extreme corrosion resistance. Although H-1 was later joined by other steels that are also incredibly resistant to rust, it remained the primary blade material of our Salt Series—until now. It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impact on all aspects of the world’s industry and economy. As the third largest steel producer in the world, Japan has been particularly hard hit and has been...

FEATURED PRODUCT: PACIFIC SALT Spyderco C91FPGR2 / FSGR2 / PBBK2 / SBBK2 / PYL2 / SYL2 / PBK2 / SBK2 PACIFIC SALT™ MSRP: $162.50 to $193.00 ORIGIN: Japan THE PACIFIC SALT STORY Since its introduction in 2004, the Pacific Salt has earned an enviable reputation as the flagship of Spyderco’s remarkable Salt® Series of knives. In addition to its popularity among water sports enthusiasts around the globe, it also earned the distinction of becoming an official-issue item to select U.S. military personnel. Its long and storied history, however, is about to get even better. The key ingredient of the Pacific Salt—and all Spyderco’s original Salt Series knives—is H-1 steel. Developed by Myodo Corporation in Japan, H-1 steel is a...

NEWSLETTER EXTREMA RATIO - EXPEDITION SERIES Expedition Series is the new range of tools dedicated to professional explorators. The Expedition Series knives offer the same performance, reliability and high quality as any other Extrema Ratio tactical tool provided to the military special forces and law enforcement. Included in this series are Kreios Expeditions, Selvans Expeditions, Sethlans Expeditions and Satre Expeditions. KREIOS EXPEDITIONS: Just like its original model, Kreios, Kreios Expeditions was developed and designed in collaboration with Master Advanced F.I.S.S.S. Instructor Daniele Dal Canto (Italian Federation of Sports and Experimental Survival), who dubbed it the “off-road” of edged tools. Its design is not just...

Spyderco byte February 2022 - EDUCATION: Changing the Position of Your Clip When Spyderco co-founder Sal Glesser first put a clip on a folding knife over four decades ago, he revolutionized the form of the modern pocketknife and set a standard that still endures today. However, he and Spyderco didn’t stop there. From the original stainless steel handles and single-position clips, our knives and pocket clips have evolved to offer many more options and much greater versatility. Most Spyderco knives now have adjustable clips that allow you to configure them for different carry positions. Some are adjustable for left or right-side tip-up carry, while others offer the flexibility of four-position carry: tip-up or tip-down on both the left...

Spyderco byte February 2022 - FEATURED PRODUCT: PERSISTANCE lightweight C136_BK C136_BBK Persistence™ lightweight MSRP: $66.00 - $71.50 ORIGIN: China Since we made our first groundbreaking CLIPIT® knife more than 40 years ago, Spyderco’s focus has always been to make the absolute best cutting tools possible. We know that serious knife users appreciate quality and performance and are willing to invest in premium products. However, we also understand that becoming a serious knife user is a process. We all have to start somewhere, and until we have enough experience to appreciate quality, that typically means starting with lower-priced knives. For that reason, we created Spyderco’s Value Folders. The goal of the Value Folder family...

Spyderco byte Januar 2022 - REVEAL 9 Reveal 9 On January 11th, Spyderco released Reveal 9 featuring our latest new-product announcements. Designed as both a digital and printed supplement to our 2022 Product Guide, it consolidates products like the recently released Endela™ Wharncliffe and the Spyderco ball caps into a single reference. It also serves as a platform to announce never-before-seen products like the new David Rydbom Stovepipe and supersized Stretch™ 2 XL Lightweight. The result is a comprehensive reference of everything new from Spyderco and byrd® that you can expect to start shipping within the next few months. If you’re itching to see our newest knives and sharpeners, check out the digital version of Reveal 9 on...

Spyderco byte Januar 2022 - FEATURED PRODUCT: STOVEPIPE C260TIP Stovepipe™ MSRP: $600.00 ORIGIN: Taiwan The Stovepipe is one of the most unique and visually stunning folding knives Spyderco has ever produced. A collaboration with acclaimed custom knifemaker David Rydbom, it faithfully translates the spirit and meticulous attention to detail of his handcrafted knives into a one-of-a-kind production folder. David Rydbom is an accomplished artist and professional knifemaker with a deep commitment to creating heirloom-quality works of art. A former custom home builder, he is also an avid big-game hunter, fisherman, and world traveler who has collected and used knives since he was a child. He made his first knife, a skinner, in 2007...