Spyderco has another blade from legendary designer, Steve Ackerman: the Spyderco Serrata FB32G. Classified as a utility cutting tool, Ackerman employs his extensive knowledge of what a survival blade needs to be from his experience with military service in Namibia and Angola. At first glance, the Serrata looks very similar to a kitchen knife. Its ergonomic handle has a natural feel using several different grips. To quote Ackerman directly, “Hold a Serrata edge up, edge down, reverse grip, you name it, and it feels like it belongs.” This knife may be as neat as the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 we also love.
The Spyderco Serrata FB32G is made from cast 440C steel using a process that involves creating a wax model of the blade which is then encased in a mold. When heated, the wax melts away, leaving a perfectly shaped cavity that molten steel is poured into. After heat treatment, grinding, and polishing, the new blade is ready to be set in the handle. The casting process leaves dendritic crystalline structure (think fern leaves) in the steel that act as a microserration that increases the blade’s bite when cutting across a surface.
The Spyderco Serrata FB32G blade itself features a plain edge, full-flat grind, and full tang construction. The black G-10 handle is secured by stainless steel cutler’s bolts and designed to be contoured to fill the user’s hand while eliminating hot spots. As an additional safety measure, the heel of the blade is intentionally blunted. For carrying, the Serrata comes with a custom molded Boltaron sheath with a snap fit to secure the blade while the G-Clip keeps it attached on a belt, clothing, or bag.
Spyderco Serrata FB32G Specifications
- Model: FB32G Serrata
- Length: 9.25 inches
- Blade: 4.63 inches
- Weight: 7.9 ounces
- Grind: Full-flat
- MSRP: $249.95
Amazon has the Serrata for well under the MSRP at $190 and there are a handful of other retailers that have them online as well. For more information, visit Spyderco’s website.
