There are a couple of new Spyderco folding knives to highlight this month. The first is the C179PBK/C179POR (the BK model is black, and OR is orange). This one has its roots in Denmark where the laws restricting the type of knife you are legally allowed to carry are much stricter. Specifically, you it is illegal to carry any knife that can be opened with one hand. I’m fairly certain that eliminated every knife in my collection!
The Spy-DK is the exact same model as the popular Spyderco Folding UK Penknife, but with the blade length reduced to 2.69 inches to comply with the law. The blade is made from N690CO stainless steel. It features a smaller trademark hole that still identifies it as a Spyderco, but prevents one handed opening methods. The handle is constructed from a lightweight injection molded fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN). The wire deep pocket clip is reversible allowing the user to carry the Spy-DK tip up on either side.
Spyderco Folding C179P SPY-DK
- Overall Length: 6.29 inches (160 millimeters)
- Blade Length: 2.69 inches (68 millimeters)
- Grind: Full Flat
- Country of Origin: Italy
- Weight: 1.9 ounces (54 grams)
- MSRP: $79.95
The Black Southard Folder (C156GPBBK) is a tactical update on the original, and very popular, Southard Folder. With the success of the original, Spyderco received numerous requests for this specific design to be adjusted to meet the needs of users that require light and reflection discipline. All of the metal parts on the this updated Spyderco folding knife are covered in a titanium carbonitride (TiCN) coating to cloak it. The G-10 handle scale are also black and feature a medium texture as opposed to the more aggressive handle of the original.
Spyderco Folding C156GPBBK
- Overall Length: 7.96 inches (202 millimeters)
- Blade Length: 3.46 inches (88 millimeters)
- Grind: Hollow
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
- Weight: 4.1 ounces (116 grams)
- MSRP: $439.95
For more information on these and other products from Spyderco, check out their website by clicking here.
