Spyderco A.R.K. H-1
Item #: SPCFB35PBK
$88.95
From the Manufacturer:
The ARK - or "Always Ready Knife™" - is a purpose-designed personal-defense knife conceived by U.S. Army combat veteran John Shirley and his friend Sam Owens. While deployed to Afghanistan, Shirley learned that an alarming number of U.S. personnel were falling victim to sexual assault, particularly while showering. Drawing from his knowledge of the Japanese martial arts and with the help of Owens' skills as a craftsman, they developed the ARK as a lightweight self-defense tool that can literally be carried anywhere.
The heart of the ARK is its deeply curved clip-point blade ground from H-1® steel - a nitrogen-based alloy that is completely immune to rust. The curved edge packs impressive cutting power into the compact blade and the clip-point profile ensures a strong, extremely sharp point. The ARK's fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle is molded directly onto the tang and features Spyderco's proven Bi-Directional Texturing™ pattern and an index-finger groove to guarantee a secure grip - even with wet hands.
To ensure universal carry, the ARK includes an injection-molded polymer neck sheath with a breakaway ball chain.
The blade measures 2-1/2" and the overall length is 5". Weighs 0.8 oz. Made in Japan. Suggested Retail $118.00.
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TypeFixed
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BladeClip Point
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Blade Length2-1/2"
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Blade SteelH-1
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Rockwell63-64
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HandleFRN
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TangFull
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Overall Length5"
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Weight0.8 oz.
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SheathMolded Plastic
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OriginJapan
Spyderco
In 1981, Spyderco ventured into the world of knife making by introducing their first folding knife, the C01 Worker. This knife was the first in the industry to feature a round hole in the blade design that allowed for fast, one-hand opening, now the company’s trademark, and the first to feature a pocket clip. The trademarked round hole is the most recognizable feature of a Spyderco knife and it facilitates the easy opening and closing of these knives with one hand while also offering convenient access and maximum control while opening as well as accommodating large, small or gloved hands.
Spyderco’s recognizable appearance is a result of designing ergonomically functional tools rather than applying lipstick and nylons to a pocketknife. Spyderco’s knives may look unusual, but they will never be called unusable or undependable. When you purchase a Spyderco knife, you are buying a high quality reliable cutting tool that was designed and manufactured for peak performance and ergonomic comfort.
Spyderco A.R.K. H-1
