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First, we made things sharp. Then we made sharp things.™ The first Spyderco prototypes that started everything. This TBT is truly a throwback to our roots. What was your first Spyderco?
Crafted from Magnascus—hand-forged MagnaCut/LC200N/H-2 Damascus—the business end of the all-new SpyderSpork™ proudly features our Trademark Round Hole™ for one-handed opening and easy portion control.
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Custom knifemaker and close-combat expert Fred Perrin crafts exceptional personal-defense knives. Spyderco is honored to have adapted several of his designs to production pieces, like his Subway Bowie™, Street Beat™ Lightweight, and Street Bowie™.
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From the mind of Ed Schempp, the Schempp Rock™ was an incredibly versatile, ultra-lightweight fixed blade ideal for outdoor and survival use.
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Happy Valentine's Day from the Spyderco Crew!
BONUS: How many boxes did it take to make this Spyderco heart? First person to correctly guess in the comments will win a swag bag!
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The Military™ 2 revitalizes our classic Military Model™ with a high-strength Compression Lock® and a four-position pocket clip. It is also following its predecessor’s lead by offering the same popular variations, including versions with camo scales & stealthy DLC-coated blades.
Fred Perrin is a legend in the world of tactical knives. That's why his Street Bowie and Street Beat Lightweight are two of Spyderco's most revered and popular fixed-blade designs.
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French custom knifemaker Fred Perrin is also a world-renowned close-combat instructor. It’s no wonder his Street Bowie design is one of Spyderco’s most revered fixed blades and a go-to choice for military and security personnel around the globe.
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A one-of-a-kind pairing of a S&W 442 & a Sage 2, both custom Cerakoted in a black-and-tan theme. Michael Janich created these for an article he wrote for American Handgunner magazine inspired by a gun carried & used by the late Col. Rex Applegate.
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An all-black Yojimbo™ 2 in very good company—the “Lemon Squeezer” .38 carried by the legendary Col. Rex Applegate when he lived in Mexico. The Colonel’s use of that gun led to the creation of the S&W Centennial model.
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is this ad from the back cover of the April 1998 issue of Knives Illustrated. Which of these Spyderco models have you owned? Which ones would you love to see return?
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Winner of Blade Magazine’s “Most Innovative American Design” award, the Manix® 2 Lightweight offers full-sized performance in a 3-ounce package. Which version is your favorite?
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Designed by Polish knifemaker Marcin Slysz, the SpydieChef™ is a stylish, custom-quality folder crafted exclusively from ultra-corrosion-resistant materials.
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To celebrate Para2sday, we’re proud to share this photo of a Para Military® 2 Maxamet® shot by Spyderco Forumite Ippon for our 2022 calendar.
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The new Manix™ 2 Lightweight Salt® vehemently defies corrosion with a lightweight injection-molded handle, a Ball Bearing Lock™ mechanism, and a full-flat-ground blade crafted from state-of-the-art CPM® MagnaCut® steel.
Celebrate World Creativity/Innovation Day with a look back on the knife that started it all: the Worker™. Before Sal Glesser designed it, the clip-carried, manual-one-hand-opening folder (especially with serrations) we take for granted today didn’t exist.
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Designed by renowned custom knifemaker Dmitry Sinkevich, the Drunken™ is one of Spyderco’s most meticulously crafted knives. Cheers!
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Heavyweight performance in a lightweight package, the black-bladed Manix® 2 Lightweight adds stealthy non-reflective coatings on the blade and all handle hardware.
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The late Bob Lum was an extraordinary custom knifemaker and the creator of the “Americanized Tanto” most associate with the word “tanto.” Spyderco is proud to have collaborated with him on both fixed-blade and folding expressions of the tanto. Happy Tanto Tuesday!
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you’re shopping for the perfect gift for your Valentine, don’t forget our full selection of pink-handled knives.
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Fred Perrin’s deep understanding of ultra-concealable knives and clandestine cutting tools is clearly reflected in his Subway Bowie design.
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Our “Cru-Carta” theme is a fusion of a high-performance CPM® CRU-WEAR tool steel blade and brown canvas Micarta® scales. This classic old-school pairing is available on several of our signature USA-made models.
The Warrior - a dynamic fixed blade that built upon the proud legacy started by Randy Wanner & Bob Taylor. Here a one-of-a-kind flat-dark-earth-coated Warrior with a custom sheath is flanked by a rare collection of “relatives” from other makers.
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The Pacific Salt® 2 combines ultra-tough, ultra-corrosion-resistant H-2 steel with the proven design platform of the Endura® 4 Lightweight. It is also available in a stealthy all-black format with a TiCN blade coating.
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The ARK™ is a compact, ultra-corrosion-resistant neck knife designed for 24/7 carry anywhere. The well-traveled H-1 version shown here has been replaced by H-2 blade steel.
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Designed by Fred Perrin, the ultra-compact Subway Bowie™ is easy to carry anywhere, making it the perfect companion for a day at the beach.
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The current Lil’ Temperance™ 3 Lightweight is the latest chapter in a design history that spans over 20 years. This stout folder is available in both PlainEdge™ and SpyderEdge™ formats.
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Happy Flag Day!!! Did you know the flagpole in front of Spyderco’s headquarters was custom-engineered to withstand hurricane-force winds and required a change to Golden, CO’s municipal code to install? We take our garrison-sized flag seriously.
Whether you choose a satin or black-coated LC200N blade, Fred Perrin’s Subway Bowie™ cuts with authority far beyond its low-profile size. As a neck knife, it also fearlessly goes anywhere you do, wet or dry.
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Are you looking forward to Spyderco’s Annual Seconds Sale? Not as much as these hardy souls, who were the first to camp out in line days early! To thank them for their dedication, we rewarded them with special gifts, including Military™ 2s autographed by Sal and Eric!
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The Manix® 2 Lightweight Salt® is the first knife to combine our Ball Bearing Lock™ mechanism with ultra-corrosion-resistant construction. It proudly features CPM® MagnaCut® blade steel.
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The serrations on the back of the Spyderco Warrior™ created a true secondary cutting edge but left the tip full thickness for strength & to avoid being “double edged.” Teeth on other expressions of the Warrior were designed to snag and trap limbs.
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Michael Janich pioneered the concept of the “tactical Wharncliffe” over 20 years ago. Today his Yojimbo™ 2, YoJumbo™, and new MicroJimbo™ designs exemplify this highly capable breed.
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Coming 7-Feb. at 09:00AM MST—the MT40 Mule Team featuring High-Impact Ceramic (HIC) blade material! Harder than any conventional blade steel, this remarkable material makes this Mule Team™ blade the most unique we’ve ever offered.
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The Spyderco Dragonfly™ has a long and storied history that has included a wide range of variations. This incredible photo from Spyderco Forum member zemogKA is a testament to that fact.
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K390 supercharges the cutting performance and edge holding of our most popular lightweight models, like the Endura® 4, Delica® 4, and Endela®.
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The remarkable Para 3 Lightweight distills all the best features of the iconic Para Military 2 into a compact, 2.4-ounce (68g) package with a legally friendly sub-3-inch CTS BD1N blade.
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Designed by Brian Lai, the Amalgam™ was one of the first Spyderco knives to combine a flipper opener, a functional Trademark Round Hole™, and our Compression Lock® in a single knife design. Photo courtesy of Spyderco Forum user “GundaManiac.”
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Spyderco is beyond proud of our incredible factory crew, filled with highly-skilled, creative people who take great pride in building our USA-Made products. On this Manufacturing Day, we celebrate their accomplishments and thank them for their hard work.
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Like the concept of yin and yang, the best things in life strike a balance. The Manix 2 XL balances XL-sized cutting power with amazingly convenient carry.
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