NEW! Exclusive Spyderco Smock Compression Lock Satin Aluminum Handles Cruwear (3.3in Satin) C240ALCWP

Spyderco Smock Knife Distributor Exclusive

The Spyderco Smock is a collaboration with Kevin Smock, a custom knife maker and designer. This Spyderco model is based on Smock's SK23 custom, which was the first knife design to utilize the button release compression lock. Smock licensed the use of the compression lock mechanism from Spyderco, then iterated on its design to include a button on the show-side scale that actuates the lock. The button actuated compression lock is unique because it combines the exceptional strength and longevity of the compression lock with the easy, fidgety actuation of a button lock. Fun fact, typically the left side liner contains the lock bar (leaf spring), but the Smock features a mirrored lock configuration, since the lock is intended to be actuated by the thumb rather than index finger.

Materials

For the handle scales, this distributor exclusive variant features satin aluminum scales, an unusual choice among Spyderco knives, especially for the Taichung facility. I believe these exclusives may actually be the first use of aluminum in the Spyderco Taichung facility, which is widely acclaimed as one of the best production knife factories in the world due to their stellar engineering and craftsmanship.

The blade is crafted from CPM Cruwear, which is a very tough AND wear resistant semi-stainless American tool steel made by Crucible Industries of Geddes, NY and rolled by Niagara Specialty Metals of Akron, NY. Cruwear earned a cult-like following among the knife user community for its very well balanced characteristics and ease of sharpening, especially with Spyderco’s acclaimed heat treatment. Dr. Larrin Thomas of Knife Steel Nerds (and Magnacut inventor) rates this steel as an 8/10 in toughness, 5/10 in edge retention, and 5.5/10 in corrosion resistance (“stainless" classification starts at 6/10). This combination of properties means it will stand up to harder use while staying sharp, and with just a little mindfulness, corrosion won’t be an issue. The blade is hollow ground.

This distinctive all-satin Smock variant also features uncoated hardware, the new pivot design, a polished silver clip, and beautiful satin blade. Overall, the premium materials and fine craftsmanship of this knife come together to make it a uniquely high performance and intensely collectible option from Spyderco that has a place in any collection or pocket.

 Technical Specifications:

Overall Length: 7.92"
Blade Length: 3.39"
Handle Length: 4.53"
Blade Thickness: 0.118"
Weight: 3.7oz
Liner Type: Full, Unnested
Blade Material: CPM CruWear
Handle Material: Brushed Aluminum
Action: Manual
Lock: Button Release Compression lock
Country of Origin: Taichung, Taiwan
Skiff Bearing Compatibility: 3/16”-(12)-1/16”