Spyderco Ikuchi Flipper Folding Utility Pocket Knife with 3.26" CPM S30V Stainless Steel Blade and Carbon Fiber G-10 Laminate Handle - PlainEdge - C242CFP

Designed by Paul Alexander, a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and a lifelong knife enthusiast, the Ikuchi (pronounced ee-koo-chee; a mythical Japanese sea monster) is a thoroughly different approach to pocketknife form and function. Its elegantly curved handle is crafted with full, skeletonized stainless steel liners and carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales. In the closed position, the handles slim, open-backed profile completely contains the knifes blade-except for a small textured section of the tang that serves as a flipper opener. With a stroke of an index finger or thumb, the full-flat-ground CPM S30V stainless steel blade opens and locks securely via Spydercos patented Compression Lock mechanism. A reversible deep-pocket wire clip completes the package, providing discreet, left or right-side tip-up carry. The Ikuchi offers a 3.26" CPM S30V plain edge blade, clip-point blade shape, low weight and ambidextrous design ideal for camping, hunting, and everyday carry.

• Reliable Locking Mechanism: Features a sturdy compression lock for safe handling and use, with an overall length of 7.61 inches when opened and a weight of just 2.1 oz for easy handling????????.
• Secure and Versatile Carry: Equipped with a low-profile, deep-pocket wire clip, reversible for left or right-side tip-up carry, facilitating discreet and accessible everyday carry.
• Durable and Stylish Handle: Elegantly curved handle with full, skeletonized stainless steel liners and carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales, combining durability with a sophisticated appearance.
• Innovative Design: Designed by mechanical engineer and knife enthusiast Paul Alexander, the Ikuchi boasts a unique, slim, and minimalist design inspired by a mythical Japanese sea monster.
• Premium Blade Quality: Features a 3.26" long, flat grind plain edge blade made of high-quality CPM S30V stainless steel, ensuring excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance.