Since its introduction in 1997, the Spyderco Native model has been a staple in the Spyderco range. With each generation, this model has evolved, resulting in the refined Native 5, launched in 2012. The latest edition of the Native collection, the Native 5 Lightweight, combines the same technical perfection with significant weight savings thanks to its glass-fibre reinforced nylon (FRN) handle. This makes the knife even lighter and more comfortable to use, without compromising on robustness or performance.

Spyderco Native 5

Spyderco Native 5

## Spyderco knife: reasons to buy Spyderco

The distinctive design is unique to Spyderco knives. The round thumb hole is world famous and typically Spyderco. Innovation is at the heart of this brand, making it a leading name in the knife industry. Spyderco knives are praised for their unparalleled cutting properties and are therefore suitable for a variety of applications and knife fans. The brand chooses steel grades to suit specific needs, such as tough tool steels or stainless steels for marine applications.

## Spyderco: series

### Spyderco Paramilitary 2

The Spyderco Paramilitary 2 is a legendary collection of pocket knives. When you think of a Spyderco knife, the Paramilitary is often the first knife you picture. This knife has been Spyderco's flagship for many years, and for good reason. This is a knife that is very comfortable in the hand and the finish is sublime. The compression lock is a rock-solid mechanism.

### Spyderco Para 3

The Spyderco Para 3 is the more compact version of the Spyderco Paramilitary 2, the blade is a full cm shorter. Like the Paramilitary 2, the Para 3 is equipped with a compression lock, designed by Sal Glesser.

### Spyderco UKPK

The UKPK is a compact pocket knife, designed specifically to be legal to carry in the UK. UKPK stands for UK Pen Knife. It complies with British laws thanks to the short blade and the lack of a full locking mechanism. In fact, thanks to these features the UKPK is also legal to carry in Germany.

### Spyderco Tenacious

The Spyderco Tenacious is a true Spyderco knife for an affordable price, as it's part of the Value collection. This makes it a great beginner knife. The Tenacious has a blade length of 8.5 cm, making it a pleasant medium-sized pocket knife for a variety of applications. As such, it's a great EDC knife.

### Spyderco Resilience

Have you always wanted to own a hefty Spyderco for a small price? The Spyderco Resilience is the ideal pocket knife for you. With a blade length of 10.8 cm, the Resilience is a larger version of the Tenacious and it's also part of the Value collection.

### Spyderco Shaman

The Spyderco Shaman is one of Spyderco's larger pocket knives. Of course, the drop-point blade still features the famous thumb hole. The handle is nicely rounded to ensure comfortable use for people with large hands. The Shaman is a real heavy-duty knife.

### Spyderco Military 2

The Military 2 is a large knife that is popular among knife fans with large hands. The Military 2 is the successor to the Military. It's equipped with a compression lock. In addition, the Military 2 is the larger version of the Paramilitary 2\. It's a true classic in the Spyderco range.

### Spyderco Police

The Spyderco Police is best described as a sleek pocket knife of stature. This knife is used by several police units in the United States. Spyderco knives are quick and easy to open, making them suitable for this application. The Police is a reliable knife that is popular among collectors and knife fans who like to put their knives to the test.

### Spyderco Dragonfly 2

With its friendly look and feel, the Spyderco Dragonfly 2 won't scare anyone. This makes it a perfect knife for daily use! It's compact and easy to carry. Despite its small size, this sleek pocket knife is nicely rounded and a typical Spyderco knife as we've come to know them.

### Spyderco Bow River

This outdoor knife is designed by a knife-world legend: Phil Wilson. The Spyderco Bow River is a fixed-blade knife with a blade length of 11.3 cm. Effortlessly fillet a fish or skin an animal with this practical knife.

### Spyderco Delica 4

The name says it all: the Spyderco Delica 4 is a slim and delicate pocket knife that easily fits in your pocket. This knife is a true classic and one of Spyderco's best-selling pocket knives. It is one of the best-known EDC knives ever and one of the first knives to combine affordability with high quality.

### Spyderco Endura 4

The Spyderco Endura 4 is the larger version of the Delica. The blade of the Endura is 2.3 cm longer than the Delica's. This knife was one of the first lightweight folding knives by Spyderco, and 30 years later it's still a popular choice.

### Spyderco Lil Native

As the name might suggest, the Spyderco Lil Native is the smaller version of the Spyderco Native. The knife is available with different locking mechanisms such as the back-lock, compression-lock and slipjoint.

### Spyderco Native 5

The Spyderco Native is a rock-solid pocket knife that has been a best-seller since 1997\. All Spyderco Native 5 pocket knives are equipped with a sturdy back-lock mechanism that opens and closes very smoothly. The Native 5 is very robust, making it perfect for heavy-duty use.

### Spyderco Manix 2

The famous Spyderco knife with ball-bearing lock. The Spyderco Manix 2 is a fan-favourite. This knife is very reminiscent of the Paramilitary 2 but has a different way of closing and a slightly less slender blade. A true Spyderco fan cannot do without a Manix 2\. For anyone who wants a slightly bigger version, there's the XL edition. The XL version's blade is 2.4 cm longer than the standard Manix 2.

### Spyderco Bug

The Bug is a small but mighty pocket knife. So small in fact, that you'd almost forget you were carrying it in the first place. The Bug is Spyderco's smallest pocket knife, perfect to attach to your bunch of keys. Despite its size, the Spyderco Bug is a sturdy knife perfect for smaller cutting tasks.

### Spyderco Byrd

Byrd is Spyderco's budget line, offering amazing knives for a small price. Spyderco's distinct thumb hole is shaped like a bird's head for these knives. Byrd knives are the ideal introduction to Spyderco knives.

## Spyderco product types

### Spyderco Lightweight

The Spyderco Lightweight knives are a collection of lightweight knives with a FRN handle. FRN stands for Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon, a lightweight and grippy material. A significant part of the Spyderco collection falls under the Lightweight range.

### Spyderco Salt

Looking for a knife that won't rust in any condition? Meet the Salt collection! These stainless knives are specifically intended for maritime use. In H1 steel, the carbon has been replaced by nitrogen, preventing the blades from rusting. When it comes to MagnaCut steel, it has a high level of chromium to prevent oxygen from affecting the steel.

### Spyderco Sprint Runs & Flash batches

Spyderco often collaborates with well-known designers and brands for exclusive limited-edition models, but also produces many designs in-house. The Flash batches are manufactured once and then never again. The Sprint-Runs knives are limited editions. These knives are very cool collector's items.

### Spyderco CPM MagnaCut knives

MagnaCut is a premium CPM steel type with excellent corrosion resistance and cutting properties. Because of this excellent corrosion resistance, this steel type is often used in the Salt series as well. For those who want to get their hands on a knife with excellent cutting properties, the MagnaCut range is perfect.

### Spyderco slipjoint knife

Spyderco offers a range of modern knives with a slipjoint mechanism, meaning they don't have a full lock. Knives that lack a full locking mechanism are often legal to carry in countries or regions with strict knife laws.

### Spyderco fixed-blade knife

While Spyderco is mostly known for their pocket knives, they also offer a variety of cool fixed-blade knives. For example, there's the Spyderco Stok, designed by Knivesandtools' very own content marketeer Sjoerd Stok.

### Spyderco kitchen knives

You might be surprised to learn that Spyderco has also been making kitchen knives since the 1980s. Spyderco kitchen knives are high-quality, made from stainless steel, and offer low-maintenance comfort in the kitchen.

### Spyderco sharpening products

Before they started manufacturing knives, Spyderco made products for sharpening. In its early years, the company focused on selling sharpening products, including the original Tri-Angle Sharpmaker. Today, Spyderco still has a large selection of sharpening products designed to meet different needs. Their range includes different sharpening products, ranging from simple portable sharpening stones to elaborate systems for home use.

### Spyderco sale

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## History of Spyderco

One of the most important individuals in the knife world is Sal Glesser. In 1967, he founded Spyderco with his wife Gail. In 1981 the first Spyderco pocket knife was produced, the C01 Worker. This knife stood out because of the round hole in the blade. Specifically made to open the knife with one hand. This hole, also called the Spydiehole, is still one of the most important features on a Spyderco knife.

It all started in a small van. In this van, they drove through the States to sell their products. Nowadays, Spyderco works with factories all over the world: China, Japan, Taiwan, Italy and, of course, their own factory in America. Often in cooperation with world-famous knife makers and designers. They also supply knives to the U.S. Army and Spyderco is a first choice for many first responders. If that isn't an American success story, we don't know what is.

Read more about [Sal Glesser and Spyderco's history here](kato://content/migrated_topic_312).

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With the Due Cigni Tuscany kitchen knife range, you bring a piece of Italy into your home. And not just any piece of Italy — a piece of Tuscany. The place where the Italian Renaissance began. The native region of Leonardo Da Vinci. The home of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. And the site of endless olive groves and vineyards. Enjoying simplicity is central to Tuscan cuisine. The Due Cigni kitchen knives emphasize this. An uncomplicated design, a razor-sharp stainless steel edge, and an olive wood handle that isn't just nice to hold but is also beautiful to look at.

Due Cigni Tuscany

## Reasons to buy a TOPS knife 

 

TOPS Knives is known for well-thought-out designs and a focus on tactical functionality. TOPS Knives offers reliable knives for situations when your life depends on it. The choice of materials has been carefully considered; most knives are made of 1095-carbon steel, a non-stainless type of steel that is easy to sharpen. The coatings and finishes applied help prevent corrosion. Most TOPS knives feature a handle made from micarta. This is a composite material made from linen and synthetic resin, which provides excellent grip in both dry and wet circumstances. Moreover, TOPS Knives offers a lifetime warranty on material and manufacturing defects, which is a testament to their confidence in the quality and durability of their products. Whereas TOPS Knives first primarily had products for tactical use, many knives are now also popular among outdoor and bushcraft enthusiasts. 

 

 

## TOPS Knives series 

 

Although TOPS Knives designs individual models, popular models are often produced in multiple versions. One of the most important series is the TOPS Fieldcraft, a fixed blade knife designed for bushcrafters. There are also some smaller series such as the TOPS Knives Mini Scandi, Baja C.A.T. 200, Steel Eagle TEX Creek and the Tom Brown Tracker. 

 

### TOPS Fieldcraft Brothers of Bushcraft 

The TOPS Knives Fieldcraft BOB (Brothers of Bushcraft) is an excellent example of craftsmanship. Developed in collaboration with the Brothers of Bushcraft, this knife is specially designed for outdoor and bushcraft adventures. The use of 1095 carbon steel ensures excellent cutting performance and longevity, while the micarta handles provide a comfortable and firm grip even in challenging conditions. The TOPS Fieldcraft BOB is now also available in 154CM steel. Besides the BOB series, there are also smaller versions such as the Fieldcraft 3.5, the Scandi Trekker and the Mini Scandi Trekker. 

 

 

## TOPS Knives product types 

 

TOPS Knives has a large range of high-quality knives for various applications. Tactical knives are robust and versatile, perfect for military use and law enforcement operations. Survival knives are often equipped with extra features for emergencies and adventure expeditions, while hunting knives offer precision and durability for hunting and fieldwork. There are also bushcraft knives, designed for woodworking, fire-making and survival purposes. Each knife is carefully crafted with attention to quality, reliability and performance, with ergonomic handles and durable construction. TOPS Knives offers a knife to meet the demands of different environments and tasks, whether that's for professionals, outdoor enthusiasts or everyday users. With its focus on high-quality materials and thoughtful designs, TOPS knives have earned a good reputation worldwide. 

 

## About Tops Knives 

One life, one knife - that's the motto of TOPS Knives that started it all. One knife to rely on when your life depends on it. In 1998, TOPS Knives was founded with the mission of creating the highest-quality knives. They see their knives as tools, designed and built with the extensive knowledge and real experiences of many Operators with backgrounds in the military, law enforcement, outdoor professions and martial arts. For this reason, they have collaborated with designers with backgrounds ranging from Navy Seals to Airborne Rangers, from martial arts instructors to survival experts and from SWAT team members to experts in Native American weapons. All TOPS fixed knives are made and hand-finished in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, USA.

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## Spyderco C123PYL Sage 5 Lightweight Salt
The Sage 5 is a favorite in the Sage series, now available with a CPM Magnacut blade and a lightweight, FRN handle in striking yellow. This lightweight version is extremely durable and easy to hold thanks to the Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern, making it ideal for use in humid environments.

New Spyderco Knives Launched in Reveal Volume 16

## Limited Editions and Sprint Runs


The name basically says it all. A limited edition is a product that has been limitedly produced. It can also mean that the product will no longer be available after a certain period of time. [Victorinox](kato://content/migrated_pageid_448), for instance, works like that. Each year Victorinox introduces a limited edition of the Alox Cadet, Pioneer and Classic. These models have a special colour handle that won’t be available after a certain period of time. The colour for 2018, for instance, was Berry red, and the colour of the year before was Olive green. They also introduce different versions of many other models with, for instance, a damasteel blade.


[Spyderco](kato://content/migrated_pageid_476) is also a master when it comes to limited editions. Spyderco, however, does things slightly different. At Victorinox a limited edition mostly depends on, for instance, the year. For one whole year the products will be produced. Spydero also produces a lot of limited editions, but, unlike Victorinox, calls them sprint runs. These sprint runs do not depend on a certain period of time. The Spyderco sprint runs are knives that are limitedly produced. There are, as such, only a limited amount available. The number has been determined in advance. As a result it is possible that only 700 copies of one sprint run are made. At Spyderco sprint runs are often popular models they want to update. Think, for instance, of the Paramilitary 2, the Delica or the Native 5. This ‘update’ means that the design remains the same but that different materials are used. These are mostly upgraded types of steel.

Limited Edition knives, all the facts

## The Spyderco Paysan, Drunken and the Abel Reels Native 5s-collection


2019 is a diverse year for Spyderco. In addition to budget knives we will soon be able to enjoy phenomenal knives such as the Paysan, designed by Peter Rassenti, and the Drunken, designed by Dimitri Sinkevich. Both knives are made from top-quality materials such as S90V steel, titanium and carbon fibre. The Paysan has been enhanced with a stunning integral handle and the Drunken with a carbon fibre handle with a unique wavy pattern.

Shot Show 2019: the newest Spyderco pocket knives

## Hands over eyes


Sals designs all have one thing in common: ergonomics Each knife he designed was designed to feel amazing in hand. Not necessarily the most beautiful way, but the finest nonetheless. Glesser sometimes even thinks his designs are ugly. That is also why he says: 'We design for the hand, not for the eye'.



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For that reason many of Sals designs are enhanced with finger grooves. Placed just in front of the handle, like with the Native, Paramilitary, Sage 5 and many more models. As such you can place your hand a little closer to the blade which also means you have more control over the knife. At the same time it enables you to hold the handle in a 'normal' way, for the more demanding tasks.

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