Spyderco Ikuchi Carbon Fiber
Item #: SPC242PCF
$183.00
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 it 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.
The modified upswept blade has a hardness of 59-61 Rc. The blade measures 3-1/4" and the closed length is 4-3/8". Weighs 2.4 oz. Suggested Retail $244.00. Made in Taiwan.
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TypeFolder
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BladeUpswept
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Blade Length3-1/4"
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FinishSatin
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Blade SteelCPM-S30V
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Rockwell59-61
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LockCompression
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LinersStainless
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HandleCarbon Fiber/G-10
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Closed Length4-3/8"
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ClipTip-up/Tip-down
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Weight2.4 oz.
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OriginTaiwan
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 Ikuchi Carbon Fiber
