11 best spyderco carry knives

• RELIABLE HIGH PERFORMANCE - Spyderco fixed blade knives offer the same performance you expect from our ground-breaking folding knives. Proudly Crafted for Life with highly evolved ergonomics to minimize fatigue and increase cutting power.
• ERGONOMIC - To ensure maximum strength and a deft balance, the Ronin 2 features a skeletonized full tang capped by thin textured black G-10 scales that guarantee a positive grip while allowing the knife to be easily carried and concealed
• SUPERIOR BLADE STEEL - The blade of the Ronin 2 is crafted from Carpenter CTS BD1N - an enhanced, nitrogen-enriched stainless steel that is highly corrosion resistant and holds an excellent edge
• EASY-TO-USE - At the junction of the handle and blade, the tapered, ergonomic profile of the handle flares to create a very effective integral guard that protects the user’s hand from sliding forward onto the edge
• PORTABLE - It comes equipped with a custom-molded Boltaron sheath and a G-Clip attachment that supports both belt carry and clip-style inside-the-waistband carry

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come fully serrated
Answer:	It’s a 50 pack of 18mm blades so yes
Question:	Anyone use this as a neck knife
Answer:	Yes
Question:	where is this knife made
Answer:	Yes
Question:	country of origin
Answer:	If the knife uses blades that meet the size: length 4 inches x width 0.7 inches, then it can work. If the utility knife uses T-shape blades with 2 notch, it will not work. For further questions, just let us know via: [email protected]

Product features

Ronin 2

A direct descendant of Michael Janich’s original Ronin design and close cousin of the Yojimbo 2 folding knife, the Ronin 2 is based on a custom knife Janich commissioned from knifemaker Mickey Yurco. The blade of the Ronin 2 is crafted from Carpenter CTS BD1N - an enhanced, nitrogen-enriched stainless steel that is highly corrosion resistant and holds an excellent edge. Deep hollow-ground bevels on each side of the wharncliffe blade define a perfectly straight cutting edge, enabling it to cut with full power all the way to the point while leaving its spine thick and strong. To ensure maximum strength and a deft balance, it features a skeletonized full tang capped by thin textured black G-10 scales that a positive grip while allowing the knife to be easily carried and concealed. At the junction of the handle and blade, the tapered, ergonomic profile of the handle flares to create a very effective integral guard that protects the user’s hand from sliding forward onto the edge.

For maximum versatility, the Ronin 2 comes equipped with a custom-molded Boltaron sheath and a G-Clip attachment that supports both belt carry and clip-style inside-the-waistband carry. The G-Clip is also configurable for vertical, horizontal, or diagonally canted carry and can be attached to both faces of the symmetrical sheath.

• THE NEW EDC - The Para 3 distills all the features of that best-in-class folding knife into a more compact, carry-friendly package. It proudly features all the key qualities of the Para Military 2, including a full-flat-ground CPM S30V Steel Blade.
• SUPERIOR QUALITY - Machined from premium CTS BD1N, a nitrogen-enriched high-carbon chromium steel, the Para 3 offers superior balance, edge retention, and low-friction cutting performance.
• POCKET-FRIENDLY - It features a lightweight, open-backed construction style and its stainless steel liners are nested into the FRN Handle. This reduces handle thickness and provides excellent support for the knife's Compression Lock.
• RELIABLE HIGH PERFORMANCE - The Para 3 traces its history all the way back 2004 to the introduction of the Para Military design. It offers the same proven reliability and cutting performance, but in a more compact, easy-to-carry design.
• EASY-TO-USE LOCK - Located in the spine of the handle, the Compression Lock's high-strength mechanism locks the blade securely open during use, yet allows it to be closed easily and safely with only one hand.

User questions & answers

Question:	Mine is stiff out the box. Is this normal
Answer:	Sounds pretty normal....i adjusted tightness the slightest bit and lubed with a dap of Benchmade blue lube...opens and closes like old mossy now...
Question:	Blade length
Answer:	3 inches
Question:	what steel is this
Answer:	I’m a little confused. I think this is what I ordered. But mine is brown and handle surface looks different. Plus mine has CPM S35VN steel. ?
Question:	Is this knife made in America
Answer:	Yes. It was manufactured in Golden, Colorado.

Product features

The Para 3 Family

Spyderco's best-selling Para 3 folding knife distilled all the key qualities of their time-tested Para Military 2 model into an ultra-compact, carry-friendly format. Now, this groundbreaking design takes another quantum leap forward by incorporating injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales and a streamlined version of Spyderco's patented Compression Lock mechanism to create the Para 3 Lightweight.

Almost 30 percent lighter than its G-10-handled counterparts, the Para 3 Lightweight boasts linerless, open-backed construction and Spyderco's high-traction Bi-Directional Texture pattern for a secure grip. A stainless steel lock bar inset into the handle's interior forms the foundation of its sturdy lock mechanism, while keeping the overall weight to an absolute minimum.

The knife's full-flat-ground blade is crafted from CTS BD1N, nitrogen-enriched high-carbon chromium steel that offers a superior balance of hardness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Available with a choice of PlainEdge or fully serrated SpyderEdge cutting edges.

• SHAMAN - The Shaman offers advanced ergonomics and proven design dynamics. The soul of this design is its CPM S30V stainless steel blade, which features a full-flat grind for outstanding edge geometry and an acute, utilitarian point.
• G-10 - An epoxy filled woven glass fiber that is rigid, impervious to temperature changes and chemicals and can be tinted into different colors.
• FULL-FLAT GRIND - This knife features a blade ground with flat bevels that extend from the spine all the way to the cutting edge. This grind reduces drag during cutting and decreases overall weight.
• PLAINEDGE - A sharpened knife blade with no serrations or teeth sometimes referred to as a smooth blade.
• SPECIFICATIONS - Closed Length (Inches): 4.7, Overall Length (Inches): 8, Blade Length (Inches):3.58, Blade Steel: CPM S30V, Grind: Full-Flat

User questions & answers

Question:	what is the width of the grip
Answer:	Yes, it is bpa and pfoa free, also has FDA certified.
Question:	Under description it says spidercam sharman folder......why
Answer:	What I do with this air fryer, is I take out the inner pot and wash in the sink (I don't have a dishwasher btw). It cleans easy with soap. I would not use any hard sponges for the inside of the pot. Also, to clean the outside, I just wipe down with a wet sponge or cloth. It is a non-stick material.
Question:	Does it come with the clip tip up
Answer:	There is a cookbook of 100 recipes. The recipes are introduced in detail, but you can adjust it slightly according to your taste.
Question:	What is the blade length
Answer:	It is not hot and will heat normally when cooking.

Product features

SHAMAN

Drawing inspiration from our iconic Native folding knife, the Shaman offers the same advanced ergonomics and proven design dynamics in a larger, even more capable format. The soul of this impressive design is its CPM S30V stainless steel blade, which features a full-flat grind for outstanding edge geometry and an acute, utilitarian point. A fully accessible Round Hole proudly announces its Spyderco lineage and ensures swift, reliable, one-handed opening with either hand.

The stonewash-finished blade is housed in an exceptionally refined, ergonomic handle built with nested skeletonized stainless steel liners and contoured matte-finished G-10 scales. This robust construction forms the foundation of the knife’s high-strength Compression Lock mechanism, which locks the blade securely open and allows safe, easy one-handed closing.

To ensure convenient carry and immediate access, a stonewashed four-position pocket clip offers left or right-side, tip-up or tip-down carry. Available with either a PlainEdge or fully serrated SpyderEdge blade, the Shaman offers powerful cutting magic in a stylish, user-friendly format.

• A VALUE FOLDER - Spyderco offers a unique breed of knives that truly live up to their name. They are perfect for novice knife buyers and as gifts for those you might want to "convert" into knife enthusiasts.
• SUPERIOR BLADE STEEL - The 4.20" 8Cr13Mov stainless blade is ground flat from spine to cutting edge for non-stop cutting performance.
• A SECURE GRIP - It has a black G-10 laminate handle, ergonomically milled with prolonged fatigue-free cutting in mind. Comfort in hand means easier use long-term.
• EASY-TO-USE - The blade’s shape coupled with an oversized Spyderco Round Hole and textured spine jimping allows you to open the blade and position your thumb on the spine in slip-proof confidence ready for work
• POCKET-FRIENDLY - The Resilience includes a Walker LinerLock and a 4-way pocket clip lets the folder be set in a variety of carry and draw positions: Tip-up/tip-down left-hand/right-hand.

User questions & answers

Question:	is this assisted open
Answer:	Definitely too small. We are empty-nesters but I love to use a crock pot or slow cooker. (FYI- I think older crock pots cook slower than new slow cookers. Not sure about new crock pots though). A 6 qt would be really good for your famil6 size. Even would have leftovers for lunch or a second meal. I’m looking for a larger one right now.
Question:	What type of locking mechanism does this blade have
Answer:	Yes, it's non stick, and very easy to clean. I was amazed by the simplicity and convenience of this air fryer. It is not only easy to operate, easy to make a delicious meal with 11 preset menus, but also very easy to clean. I have been using this air flyer for 2 weeks and so far I am so happy with it. It has completely freed up my hands and I can clean up my desk without much effort after every big meal.
Question:	Does it come in a box with all the Spyderco paperwork
Answer:	I've only cooked a 2lbs pork chop, steaks and chicken nuggets. 10 minutes for the pork chop, 8 on steaks, and 6 on chicken nuggets. I find other air fryer like Ultrean and TaoTronics and others, they all needs more times for cooking.
Question:	Is this a chinese product? Thx
Answer:	Yes, it will. That is a really nice feature. Love this Whousewe air fryer, good quality and useful.

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RESILIENCE

Tenacious, Persistence, Resilience, and Ambitious are qualities we aspire to when facing challenges. These traits are revered at Spyderco and why we named our line of Value Folders after them.

It has a full-flat ground 8Cr13MoV stainless blade with a tip-to-handle cutting edge. Jimping cross-hatches the spine offering a slip-proof seat for the thumb while grasping and cutting. Black G-10 handle scales house skeletonized steel liners inside, a Michael Walker LinerLock, screw-together construction and phosphor bronze washers around the pivot for smooth and resistance-free action.

Feature-for-feature, dollar-for-dollar, performance-for-performance the Resilience adds one more must-have best buy to the Spyderco line-up.

• READY FOR ANYTHING - The Manix 2 is an extremely capable full-sized folder that is known for it's strength and performance. Its broad blade provides exceptional cutting power, while its textured index finger choil and thumb ramp allow a forward grip.
• A SECURE GRIP - It's scaled G-10 handle has a unique non-slip checked texture. This handle provides a special kind of comfort, creating a reliable, long-term carry.
• DEPENDABLE - If you are looking for control and precision, look no more. This knife features our PlainEdge grind which is known for creating a smooth and exact cut.
• LOW FRICTION - This knife features a blade ground with flat bevels that extend from the spine all the way to the cutting edge. This grind reduces drag during cutting and decreases overall weight.
• HIGH-STRENGTH LOCK - The Ball Bearing Lock features a patented compressive lock that wedges a ball bearing between a fixed anvil and the blade tang. The mechanism also serves as a detent to hold the blade in the closed position.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the blade really hollow ground, or is it the new full flat ground version? And is it 154CM or S30V steel
Answer:	Its 3.6" in total with a 3.1" cutting edge.
Question:	Is this knife to heavy to carry as an dec knife
Answer:	Slow cook goes to warm but sear will shut off completely. I sear alot ... mostly chicken and fish ... and then go do something else. I never have to worry about coming back to burned chicken or flames coming out of the cooker, and the lid keeps it warm for the next step in cooking.
Question:	Any one know if this most recent release still has the S30V blade
Answer:	Ron, as many of the people responding to your question have done, I purchased the 6 Qt. as well. I often downsize my recipes to a serving for 2 or 3 and a great cook book for these recipes is America's Test Kitchen, "Cooking for Two, 2012". There are slow cooker recipes that work great in the larger slow cooker and come out just fine. I purchased this specific Cuisinart because of its oblong shape - makes it easy to cook meat or chicken on skewers. And, with the larger size you are prepared for the eventual times you want to cook a roast or larger meal. Hope this was helpful.
Question:	Howdy, is this one DLC coated as well, like the bigger XL 4" version? Thanks in advance
Answer:	On Slow Cook the manual states High is 212* and low is 200*. In my experience even on high this model doesn’t reach 200*. If a recipe calls for slow cook on high, I use the roast functions set to 250*

Product features

The Manix 2

The Manix 2 is a dependable, all-purpose folding knife that showcases Spyderco’s Made-in-USA quality and patented Ball Bearing Lock. Its broad blade is precision machined from Crucible’s premium CPM S30V particle metallurgy stainless steel and features a full-flat grind for an exceptional balance of edge geometry and strength. Matching areas of jimping (textured grooves) on the thumb ramp and the index-finger choil complement the handle’s refined ergonomics to offer an amazingly secure, comfortable grip. Constructed with full stainless steel liners, a stainless steel back spacer, and textured black G-10 scales, the Manix 2’s handle is home to a high-strength Ball Bearing Lock. One of our strongest, smoothest operating locks, it consists of a hardened steel ball bearing encased in a polymer cage.

Both opening and closing are easily performed with either hand and without ever placing your fingers near the blade’s edge.

To ensure instant access and ease of carry, the Manix 2 includes a reversible hourglass clip that supports left or right-side tip-up carry. It complements the blade’s Round Hole and lock mechanism to make every aspect of the knife’s carry, deployment, and operation completely ambidextrous.

• GAME CHANGER - The Matriarch 2 is the combination of the Civilian’s aggressive blade shape and Reverse “S” edge profile with the lightweight handle construction of the best-selling Endura 4.
• SUPERIOR QUALITY - Its SpyderEdge VG-10 stainless steel blade is scientifically designed to maximize cutting performance
• DEPENDABLE - One of the vital features of the Matriarch 2 are its sturdy back lock mechanism, four-position clip, and Trademark Round Hole
• ERGONOMIC - It ensures unmatched carry versatility and high-speed deployment with either hand
• EASY TO CARRY - By adding an Emerson Opener - a small integral hook on the spine of the blade - the latest version of the Matriarch 2 raises the bar even further by offering the ultimate in high-speed deployment

User questions & answers

Question:	How is the grip? I don't normally like FRN, and prefer G
Answer:	Yes. A large part of Spyderco knife production is outsourced to foreign contractors in countries such as Japan, Taiwan, Italy, and China. 8Cr13MoV, a Chinese stainless steel tempered at the RC56 to RC58 range and used in the Tenacious, Persistence, Ambitious, Resilience, Grasshopper, Kiwi3 and Byrd lines of knives. Often compared to AUS-8, but with slightly more Carbon.
Question:	Can i legally clip this in my pocket as an edc in the state of california? i heard somewhere that the blade has to be >= 3 inches
Answer:	Half inch. .053 fits the hand great.
Question:	What is the blade length
Answer:	It says correct name - Spyderco Shaman Folder
Question:	This knife apparently contains a marble, is a marble, is a ball, contains a ball, and is a balloon. Can someone tell me how they MacGyver'd a knife blade into all of those components
Answer:	Thank you for your question. It seems like these will come with the pocket clip in a tip-up carry position, but I'm not sure if that is true for all examples of this knife. The pocket clip is easily adjusted to 4 different carry positions.

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Matriarch 2

The original Spyderco Matriarch was inspired by a request from our South African distributor for a more economical version of the Civilian. The Matriarch 2 is the latest expression of that concept, combining the Civilian’s aggressive blade shape and Reverse “S” edge profile with the lightweight handle construction of the best-selling Endura 4. The result is a knife that provides extreme cutting performance in a convenient, lightweight package. Its SpyderEdge VG-10 stainless steel blade is scientifically designed to maximize cutting performance and its sturdy back lock mechanism, four-position clip, and Round Hole ensure unmatched carry versatility and high-speed deployment with either hand.

Offering completely ambidextrous operation, the Matriarch 2 features a four-position clip, a sturdy back lock mechanism, skeletonized stainless steel liners, and a Bi-Directional-Textured fiberglass-reinforced-nylon handle.

• GAME CHANGER - Spyderco offers a unique breed of knives that truly live up to their name. They are perfect for novice knife buyers and as gifts for those you might want to "convert" into knife enthusiasts.
• SUPERIOR BLADE STEEL - The 2" CTS BD1N stainless blade is leaf-shaped and ground flat from spine to cutting edge for non-stop cutting performance.
• A SECURE GRIP - It has a black G-10 laminate handle, ergonomically milled with prolonged fatigue-free cutting in mind. Comfort in hand means easier use long-term.
• EASY-TO-USE - The blade’s shape coupled with an oversized Spyderco Round Hole and textured spine jimping allows you to open the blade and position your thumb on the spine in slip-proof confidence ready for work
• POCKET-FRIENDLY - The Chicago includes a Walker LinerLock and a wire pocket clip that lets the folder be set in a variety of carry and draw positions: Tip-up/tip-down left-hand/right-hand.

User questions & answers

Question:	Has anyone compared this knife to the Spyderco Ambitious? What did you think
Answer:	Exactly.....don't worry about that nasty serrated blade. Worry about the marble that's part of the mechanism. A kid could really get hurt on that marble.
Question:	So it will be in the original Spyderco box if I order it
Answer:	The blade on mine is hollow ground and 154CM steel. I'm not sure when they made the switch to S30V steel, but I would guess that it was a couple of years ago since I bought mine during the period in which they were advertising one steel on the website, and listing another on the spec sheet included with the knife.I still love the knife, and carry it about 80% of the time. A SOG Aegis comes out when I don't want the weight of the Manix2 (walking, biking, wearing sweatpants, etc.).
Question:	I heard that Spyderco is put jimping on the spine and finger choil of this knife. Is amazon selling this version? (Not talking about S30V but 440C
Answer:	Although it is a bit large and on the heavier side, it is still manageable enough to be carried every day
Question:	Is this the new model with BD1 steel instead of 440c
Answer:	Yes
Question:	My spyderco has black liners and black compression lock. There is no chrome coloring at all. Is this a counterfeit
Answer:	It is indeed coated with the DLC. Tough finish! Cheers!
Question:	What color is the pocket clip
Answer:	No, no spring assist. There is a slight detent that holds it closed. Once you open it slightly past the detent the blade can easily flick open all the way. The action is very smoothe and the blade locks up tight.
Question:	Flooding knife typo in the title? And does this model come with red loctite on the screw
Answer:	The lock is interior to the frame. It blocks the base of the blade when opened. It easily pushes aside to return blade to closed.
Question:	Is this an authentic spyderco knive
Answer:	Nop, just the box with a little plastic bag with the knife inside!

Product features

The Para 3

The Para 3 takes all the proven features and benefits of Spyderco's best-selling Para Military2 and distills them into an even more compact all-purpose cutting tool. Its three-inch blade is precision machined from steel and features a full-flat grind for a superior balance of strength, point utility, and low-friction cutting performance.To keep the Para 3 slim and pocket friendly, it features a lightweight, open-backed construction style and its steel liners are nested into machined recesses in the textured G-10 scales. This reduces the handle thickness and provides excellent structural support for the knife's patented Compression Lock.

It includes a textured index-finger choil and thumb ramp that provide a solid purchase for a forward grip and offer enhanced control during precise cutting tasks. The blade's signature Round Hole clearly brands it as a member of the Spyderco family and is fully accessible to allow quick, positive, one-handed opening with either hand.

Located in the spine of the handle, this high-strength mechanism locks the blade securely open during use, yet allows it to be closed easily and safely with only one hand. A four-position hourglass clip and an oversized lined lanyard hole complete the design. Ounce for once one of the most capable folding knives ever made, the Para 3 is destined to be a classic.

Cat

The Cat is the perfect cutting tool for carry in jurisdictions with strict blade-length limitations. Its full-flat ground CTS BD1N blade provides plenty of cutting capability while remaining legally permissible practically anywhere.

A carefully contoured G-10 handle, strategically placed finger choil, and a sturdy LinerLock mechanism ensure comfort, control, and strength, while a reversible, deep-pocket wire clip provides discreet, ambidextrous tip-up carry.

• CONSTANT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Recently we applied C.Q.I. to the classic Dragonfly creating a new Dragonfly 2. The Dragonfly was one of Spyderco's original lightweight knives and helped to introduce the use of FRN handles.
• HIGH PERFORMANCE - The Dragonfly's success is largely due to its mid-size blade and ergonomic handle that features a front-finger choil and spine cusp.
• ERGONOMIC - Designed as a carry- friendly folder, it comes with a left/right-hand tip-up wire clip, patented Bi-Directional Texturing on the handle, spine and choil jimping and screw-together handle construction
• SUPERIOR QUALITY - The VG-10 blade has a high-performance flat-grind and is available with a PlainEdge configuration.
• POCKET-FRIENDLY - The Dragonfly 2 Lightweight focuses around features which make it ergonomically comfortable including positioning the Spyderco Round Hole in precise relation to the blade's pivot for the smoothest blade opening

User questions & answers

Question:	This takes a month or more to ship
Answer:	Yes it is. I own several spydercos. Including 2 paramilitary 2s. This is the same quality as the rest
Question:	Is it made from vg-10 or zdp-189? thanks
Answer:	I really like the grip. The surface texture really grabs on to the skin and doesn't slip at all. I haven't tried grasping it with wet hands yet, but I would suspect it would be just fine.
Question:	What is the blade steel
Answer:	There is no limit on blade length for FOLDING knives in CA, that limit is only for CONCEALED, FIXED blade knives. I have an 8" folding kukri that is perfectly legal to carry. You could legally carry concealed a folding long sword under a trench coat, if the mood suited you.
Question:	Where is this knife made
Answer:	For those of us limited by statue to 3.50", Spyderco website says 3.57".

Product features

Dragonfly 2

Left/Right Tip-Up CarryThe Dragonfly concentrates all the features of a full-sized folding knife into a compact, pocket-friendly cutting tool. Its pocket clip, Spyderco Round Hole and sturdy back lock mechanism provide convenient carry, one-handed operation and serious functionality. The refined ergonomics of the handle and textured index-finger choil provide a comfortable, secure grip with all sizes of hands and the flat-ground blade cuts with authority far beyond its size. The Dragonfly is available with several different handle choices, including stainless steel, foliage green G-10 with stainless liners, textured FRN, and even a “tattoo” version with etched, colorized artwork on stainless steel. High-performance VG-10 stainless steel is the standard blade steel for most versions.

• GAME CHANGER - Designed by Paul Alexander, the Ikuchi has an elegantly curved handle crafted with full, skeletonized stainless steel liners and stunning carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales.
• ERGONOMIC - In the closed position, the handle’s narrow, open-backed profile completely contains the knife’s blade - except for a small textured section of the tang that serves as a flipper opener.
• EASY-TO-USE LOCK - Stroking this section of the blade with an index finger or thumb provides leverage to swiftly pivot it into the open position, where locks securely via Spyderco’s patented Compression Lock mechanism
• POCKET-FRIENDLY - To ensure discreet carry while keeping the Ikuchi instantly accessible, its handle includes a low-profile, deep-pocket wire clip that is reversible for left or right-side tip-up carry.
• SUPERIOR QUALITY - The satin-finished CPM S30V stainless steel blade is full-flat ground for exceptional edge geometry and cutting performance and has an acute, scalpel-like point for detailed work.

User questions & answers

Question:	is this knife "made in the usa
Answer:	All black hardware. Even the screws are black.
Question:	Where is the Ikuchi made
Answer:	Not that I’ve seen. I carry two of them daily. Very excellent piece.

Product features

Ikuchi

The ultra-slim Spyderco Ikuchi is a radically different approach to pocketknife form and function. Designed by Paul Alexander, a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and a lifelong knife enthusiast, the Ikuchi (pronounced ee-koo-chee and named after a mythical Japanese sea monster) has an elegantly curved handle crafted with full, skeletonized stainless steel liners and stunning carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales. In the closed position, the handle’s narrow, open-backed profile completely contains the knife’s blade - except for a small textured section of the tang that serves as a flipper opener. Stroking this section of the blade with an index finger or thumb provides leverage to swiftly pivot it into the open position, where locks securely via Spyderco’s patented Compression Lock mechanism. The satin-finished CPM S30V stainless steel blade is full-flat ground for exceptional edge geometry and cutting performance and has an acute, scalpel-like point for detailed work.

To ensure discreet carry while keeping the Ikuchi instantly accessible, its handle includes a low-profile, deep-pocket wire clip that is reversible for left or right-side tip-up carry.

• MORE TO LOVE - The Manix 2 XL is an oversized version of the Manix 2 with a blade that is just under four-inches. This knife is perfect for bigger hands and tasks that demand a longer bldae.
• A SECURE GRIP - It's scaled G-10 handle has a unique non-slip checked texture. This handle provides a special kind of comfort, creating a reliable, long-term carry.
• DEPENDABLE - If you are looking for control and precision, look no more. This knife features our PlainEdge grind which is known for creating a smooth and exact cut.
• LOW FRICTION - This knife features a blade ground with flat bevels that extend from the spine all the way to the cutting edge. This grind reduces drag during cutting and decreases overall weight.
• HIGH-STRENGTH LOCK - The Ball Bearing Lock features a patented compressive lock that wedges a ball bearing between a fixed anvil and the blade tang. The mechanism also serves as a detent to hold the blade in the closed position.

User questions & answers

Question:	Are the steel liners milled out or solid
Answer:	My Cat G-10 came in the original Spyderco box. My knife quality was perfect.
Question:	I have the manix2 class xl satin finish blade what does the mark left of the golden Colorado stamp mean
Answer:	The answer to your question is a little more complicated than you would think. When an item is fulfilled by Amazon they are pulling from a stock they have on hand. If it is fulfilled by a different company selling on Amazon, then they are pulling from their inventory on hand. If there is a product change it depends on what version Amazon or those other companies have on hand. I reviewed the Spyderco Cats we have in stock and they have 440C steel blades without any jimping. I hope this helps.
Question:	How still is the lock spring ? I just got one recently, and mine is kinda stiff. Does it need to be broken in more, or was yours softer to begin with
Answer:	It's 440c. I'm not familiar with the BD1 steel but I can say that the 440 has exceeded my expectations for anything you can get for this price.
Question:	In the picture it looks as if the lock release is clear. However in customer photos it seems as though it is black. Can anyone tell me which it is
Answer:	It probably is the compression lock should be chrome I only have 1 blacked out para 3 but I used to have paramilitary 2 blacked out as well and it was the same

Product features

The Manix 2 XL

The Manix 2 XL is an oversized version of the Manix 2 with a blade that is just under four-inches. The blade is locked open using Spyderco's patented Ball Bearing Lock. When opened, the ball bearing moves forward onto the blade's ramp where it is wedged, locking the blade safely open. The blade is CPM S30V, ground full-flat and features jimping above the oversized 14mm Spyderco Round Hole. The liners inside the G-10 handle extend beyond the scales, creating a scalloped pattern around the handle's perimeter for additional grip. This feature keeps the knife from slipping out in the hand and works well with gloves. The liners serve a double purpose by adding rigidity and lightweight strength to the handle. A three-screw clip can be positioned ambidextrously, tip-up for comfort and pocket carry. The knife also has a large lanyard pipe to protect various types of cords or thongs.

• AN IMPROVED CLASSIC - The Native model has been a mainstay of Spyderco's product line for years as a result of it's superior quality and affordability. The state of the art Native 5 is available in an array of handle choices and colors.
• USA-MADE - Spyderco takes tremendous pride in every knife we make, but the ones crafted in our Golden, Colorado factory are special because we invest a piece of ourselves in every USA-Made knife we create.
• LIGHT AND DURABLE - This Native 5 handle is fabricated with Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon. FRN is a polymer mixed with glass fiber that is injection molded and formed into a sleek textured handle, creating a lightweight yet high-strength knife handle.
• DEPENDABLE - If you are looking for control and precision, look no more. This knife features our PlainEdge grind which is known for creating a smooth and exact cut.
• HIGH-STRENGTH LOCK - The Back Lock mechanism is known for it's high-strength and ease of use. The locking system is positioned on the back of the handle.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this picture of the knife profile-shap-indents accuarte
Answer:	The blade steel is VG-10.
Question:	Could you confirm what steel is on this knife? is it cpm s35vn or cpm-s30v
Answer:	It’s VG-10 steel.
Question:	Is this the Native 5, or the older version? The picture shows the earlier version
Answer:	Seki,Japan
Question:	is the photo of the old native? Native 5 is full flat grind, screw construction and 4 positional clip
Answer:	I own both now. Had a "Loose" issue with the Cat, sent it back, and got a good one. The Amb. is just a cool looking small folder. It is MUCH more beefy than the Cat. I'm sure the Amb. is a stronger knife, but for a knife this size, the Cat is more than strong enough. Overall, I would sat the machine work on the Cat is better, but not by much. I like the feel of the Cat a little better, being it's choiled like the money Spyderco's. I like both steels, really....The 440 C seems "Toothier",(It wont take as fine of an edge as 8CR13MoV, but it seems a bit harder). I like both really. I think the Cat, for it's size and build, makes a little more sense than the Amb, but BOTH are really great knives, regardless of price!

Product features

Native 5

Spyderco’s Native Lightweight has long been the go-to cutting tool for savvy tactical knife users. The fifth-generation Native 5 version of this design raises the bar even further, combining an ultra-lightweight fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle, a low-profile black finish, and an aggressive SpyderEdge cutting edge with the advanced engineering of the Native 5 platform. This knife’s full-flat-ground blade is machined from CPM S30V powder metallurgy stainless steel and has a durable, non-reflective Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating. Its SpyderEdge cutting edge provides extreme cutting power, especially on fibrous materials. It also includes an index-finger choil for a forward-positioned grip that allows enhanced control during detailed cutting tasks.

A highly evolved back lock mechanism—one of the defining features of the Native 5 design—locks the blade securely in the open position and, along with the blade’s Round Hole, allows ambidextrous one-handed opening and closing of the knife.

The linerless injection-molded FRN handle features a deep Bi-Directional Texturing pattern for maximum grip security and includes four sets of threaded stainless steel inserts to mount the reinforced hourglass clip for tip-up or tip-down carry on either side of the knife.