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GETTING A HANDLE ON HANDLE MATERIAL - Edge-U-Cation® Although the blade is the soul of a knife, the design and construction of its handle are every bit as important in determining its functionality as a cutting tool. The specific handle materials used on a knife also have a huge impact on its aesthetics, uniqueness, market price, and perceived value. In the 40 years since we produced our first knife, Spyderco has explored a wide variety of handle materials. That experience has given us some hard-won wisdom when it comes to choosing materials for specific knife designs. In addition to cost, we also have to consider factors such as machinability, strength, dimensional stability, vulnerability to chipping and cracking, water and...

SPYOPERA™ Featured Product SKU: C255CMP MSRP: $250.00 ORIGIN: Italy Spyderco’s SpyOpera is a an extremely capable folding knife that boasts classic lines and old-school craftsmanship. It is also a vivid reflection of Spyderco’s longstanding relationship with one of Italy’s premier cutlery manufacturers. The story of the SpyOpera began with a knife called the “Opera,” which was produced by the prestigious Italian company lionSTEEL®. Founded in 1969 by Gino Pauletta and his wife Cesarina, lionSTEEL is located in Italy’s cutlery manufacturing capitol, Maniago. Its name was inspired by a statue of a lion, which Gino’s grandfather carved from the native limestone of nearby Mount Jôuf. In its early years, lionSTEEL specialized in...

NEW EXCLUSIVE RELEASE PROCESS Update In recent years, Spyderco’s Exclusive knives have become an increasingly popular segment of our production efforts. By definition, an Exclusive is a special configuration of an established Spyderco design that is produced for a single wholesale customer or distributor. Typically, it features a unique, one-of-a-kind combination of features not found on the standard version of that model. These variables may include blade steel, blade finish or coating, handle material, handle color, and even handle texture. Although multiple runs of an Exclusive may be produced over time, as its name implies, it is exclusive to that dealer or distributor and commercially available only through them. We have always...

FOLDING KNIFE CLEANING TIPS Edge-U-Cation® Like any mechanical device, folding knives perform better when they are properly maintained. Besides sharpening, the most important element of proper maintenance is regular cleaning. Keeping your folders clean both inside and out ensures that they will always offer peak performance, so let’s take a look at a few “tricks of the trade” of folding knife cleaning. After most cutting chores, cleaning your blade is typically just a matter of carefully wiping it with a soft cloth or paper towel. If you cut something sticky or acidic, however, it’s better to wash the blade thoroughly with warm water and a mild detergent like dish soap. A soft-bristled toothbrush helps a lot, as it allows you to...

SPYDERCO KITCHEN CLASSICS Featured Product SKU: K01 / K04 / K05 / K08 / K09 MSRP: $45.00 - $95.00 ORIGIN: Japan “The knives found in most commercial and home kitchens are like supermarket tomatoes—designed more for sturdiness than quality.” Chad Ward, veteran cook and author of “An Edge in the Kitchen” If you’ve spent any time in the kitchen, you know that knives are at or near the top of the list of a cook’s most important tools. Despite that fact, the knives tucked into in the butcher blocks of most kitchens leave a lot to be desired. Most often they have relatively soft stainless steel blades that are very corrosion resistant and easy to sharpen, but don’t actually take or retain a keen edge. The more expensive kitchen knives...

MOTHER'S DAY Gift Guide Mother’s Day is right around the corner (May 9th). After the challenges we’ve all faced during the past year, it’s never been more important to show the mothers in our lives how much we care. When choosing presents for Mom, remember the best gifts are those that make her life easier and can be enjoyed and appreciated every day. Spyderco knives and sharpeners fit that description perfectly. Whether it’s a handy folding knife for pocket or purse, high-performance knives for the kitchen, or a sharpener to keep all her cutting tools in peak condition, we’ve got you covered. Here are just a few suggestions we’re sure Mom would love… Ladybug™ Small and convenient enough to be carried anywhere, the Ladybug offers...

The Dragonfly 2 Released in late 2010, the Dragonfly 2 faithfully retained all the key features of the original lightweight model, but added the benefits of the reversible deep-pocket wire clip and enhanced non-slip texturing. While the first-generation lightweight had a Volcano Grip™ texture pattern only on the obverse side of the handle, the Dragonfly 2’s one-piece FRN handle features a high-traction Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern on both sides. This enhanced texture complements the design’s exceptional ergonomics to guarantee a secure grip even in extreme conditions. The release of the Dragonfly 2 truly made the knife world stand up and take notice. As its popularity skyrocketed, it also fueled many other variations—both in...

DRAGONFLY™ Featured Product SKU: C28 MSRP: $100.00 - $175.00 ORIGIN: Japan The Spyderco Dragonfly is one of the most underappreciated folding knife designs ever produced. Created by Spyderco founder Sal Glesser, it was specifically designed to be extremely compact and pocket friendly, while offering a full, secure grip that is comfortable to all sizes of hands. Although its blade is barely over 2.25 inches in length, when backed by a solid grip, it cuts with authority far beyond its size. The secret of the Dragonfly’s remarkable design is its index-finger “choil.” Also known as a “50/50 choil,” this feature is essentially a finger groove that straddles the intersection of the blade and handle. It provides a safe, solid purchase for...

Spyderco Edge-U-Cation® - SPYDERCO SALT SERIES Enter H-1 H-1 steel is a radically different alloy that combines the extreme corrosion resistance and toughness of conventional austenitic stainless steels with enhanced levels of hardness that allow it to perform well as a knife blade material. Instead of carbon, H-1 uses nitrogen to help create its steel-like properties. Nitrogen, like carbon, is a small atom and has a similar ability to influence changes to iron’s ferrite structure. Unlike carbon, however, it does not increase the steel’s vulnerability to corrosion. In addition to nitrogen, H-1’s unique alloy composition also includes chromium, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, phosphorus, and sulphur. Its finely tuned recipe of elements...

Spyderco Edge-U-Cation® - SPYDERCO SALT SERIES STILL SETTING THE STANDARD IN ULTRA-CORROSION-RESISTANT CUTTING TOOLS When it comes to evaluating blade materials, there are three primary qualities that must be considered: wear resistance, toughness, and corrosion resistance. While not mutually exclusive, these qualities definitely do compete with each other in defining the properties of a steel. Some blade steels, by design, emphasize one or two qualities at the expense of a third. Others use a finely balanced blend of alloys and specialized manufacturing methods to offer a calculated compromise of all three. No matter which approach you take, the definition of the “perfect” blade steel will always be subjective; however, some...

LC200N LIGHTWEIGHTS SKU: C88FPGR2/FSGR2 C88FPWCRG2/FSGR2 C89FPGR/FSGR C91FPGR2/FSGR2 MSRP: $166.00 - $180.00 ORIGIN: Japan When Spyderco launched the first knives in our award-winning Salt® Series back in 2004, the most logical “platform” for them was our well-established family of lightweight models—like the third-generation Endura® and Delica® models. These knives featured one-piece handles injection molded from tough fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN), which meant they had few internal parts or cavities that would make them vulnerable to corrosion. Rendering these proven designs with H-1® steel blades and other specialized materials transformed them into ultra-corrosion-resistant cutting tools that were ideal for use in and around...

ART. 975 SAX KNIFE OUTDOOR BUSHCRAFT HUNTING Stahl: AISI 440C Klingenstärke: 3mm Klingenlänge: 85 mm Finish: satiniert Gesamtlänge: 190 mm Griff: G-10, verschiedene Farben, verschraubte Griffschalen Scheide: Nylonscheide mit Inlay Gewicht mit Scheide: 150 g UVP: 79,00 EUR Hergestellt in Maniago, Italien Das 975 SAX ist das perfekte Messer für Bushcraft und Jagd und kann ideal für Outdoor und Survival verwendet werden. Leicht und robust, einfach zu schärfen und mit teilweisen Wellenschliff. Für den Griff gibt es verschiedenen Farbkombination zur Auswahl. Der Griff kann zerlegt werden und es gibt ein kleines Fach im Inneren. Die schwarze Nylonscheide ist mit einem Inlay ausgestattet. Falls Wasser in die Scheide eindringt, kann es durch...