Make/Model:
Spyderco Police Model
Blade Material: VG-10 Stainless Steel
Length/Style: 4.125" Clip Blade
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Closed Length: 5.31"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: Time and again law enforcement
officers have opted for the Police Model since its debut in 1984. Spyderco packs
as much blade length as possible into the handle for big cutting power in a slim
profile. The Police Model has a David Boye dent cut out of the locking
lever allowing you to gorilla grip the knife without accidentally releasing the
lock. The blade is hollow-ground VG-10 and thick at the tip for added strength
with a weight-reducing swedge along the spine. All stainless, the handle is
perfect for engraving. Steel clip positions the knife for tip-down pocket carry.
Dantes Model #: C07PS
MSRP: $149.95
Dantes Price: $102.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco Endura 4
Blade Material: VG-10
Length/Style: 3.75" Drop Point
Handle Material: FRN
Closed Length: 5"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: In 1990 Spyderco shook things
up by introducing Endura. This opened up the knife market to lightweight
performance, one-hand open pocket knives that just about everyone could afford.
As one of Spyderco's best sellers, the improvements havn’t slowed since.
Refinement has been so ongoing and continual Spyderco tagged the
updating/upgrading process with the term CQI- Constant Quality Improvement.
During the CQI journey Spyderco tweaked ergonomics, refined blade steels and
fine-tuned their performance countless times. They are an evolutionary work in
progress and now have screw construction making cleaning and adjusting easier.
The fiberglass reinforced nylon handles come molded with Bi-Directional
Texturing for preferred traction and improved ergonomics. Inside the handle dual
skeletonized stainless steel liners make the knife stronger without adding
weight and make an anchor for all external and internal components to attach
through adding sturdiness and rigidity. Their VG-10 blades are flat saber-ground
with a stronger tip and larger 13mm opening hole.
Dantes Model #: C10PBK
MSRP: $79.95
Dantes Price: $54.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco Endura 4, ZDP Steel
Blade Material: ZDP-189
Length/Style: 3.75" Drop Point
Handle Material: British Racing Green FRN
Closed Length: 5"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: In 1990 Spyderco shook things
up by introducing Endura. This opened up the knife market to lightweight
performance, one-hand open pocket knives that just about everyone could afford.
As one of Spyderco's best sellers, the improvements haven't slowed since.
Refinement has been so ongoing and continual Spyderco tagged the
updating/upgrading process with the term CQI- Constant Quality Improvement.
During the CQI journey Spyderco tweaked ergonomics, refined blade steels and
fine-tuned their performance countless times. They are an evolutionary work in
progress and now have screw construction making cleaning and adjusting easier.
The fiberglass reinforced nylon handles come molded with Bi-Directional
Texturing for preferred traction and improved ergonomics. Inside the handle dual
skeletonized stainless steel liners make the knife stronger without adding
weight and make an anchor for all external and internal components to attach
through adding sturdiness and rigidity. The blades are crafted from the "Super
Steel", ZDP-189 for superior edge retention.
Dantes Model #: C10PGRE
MSRP: $124.95
Dantes Price: $85.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco Endura 4, Pink
Blade Material: VG-10
Length/Style: 3.75" Drop Point, Partially Serrated
Handle Material: Hot Pink FRN
Closed Length: 5"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: In 1990 Spyderco shook things
up by introducing Endura. This opened up the knife market to lightweight
performance, one-hand open pocket knives that just about everyone could afford.
As one of Spyderco's best sellers, the improvements haven't slowed since.
Refinement has been so ongoing and continual Spyderco tagged the
updating/upgrading process with the term CQI- Constant Quality Improvement.
During the CQI journey Spyderco tweaked ergonomics, refined blade steels and
fine-tuned their performance countless times. They are an evolutionary work in
progress and now have screw construction making cleaning and adjusting easier.
The fiberglass reinforced nylon handles come molded with Bi-Directional
Texturing for preferred traction and improved ergonomics. Inside the handle dual
skeletonized stainless steel liners make the knife stronger without adding
weight and make an anchor for all external and internal components to attach
through adding sturdiness and rigidity. Their VG-10 blades are flat saber-ground
with a stronger tip and larger 13mm opening hole. The hot pink version
pictured here will provide the ladies a tool to be reckoned with.
Dantes Model #: C10PSPN
MSRP: $79.95
Dantes Price: $54.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco Delica
Blade Material: VG-10 Stainless Steel
Length/Style: 2.875" Clip Blade
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Closed Length: 4.19"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: It fills your palm with a
handful of steel yet doesn't seem weighty or unwieldy. Knife aficionados who
prefer something heavier and stouter seem to gravitate to steel handled knives.
Since the handle surface is flat and smooth it offers an ideal palette for
engraving and personalizing your knife. The hollow-ground blade has been
upgraded to VG-10 and features the Combo-Edge configuration.
Dantes Model #: C11PS
MSRP: $83.95
Dantes Price: $57.95
Make/Model: The Dragonfly by Spyderco
Blade Material: AUS-8
Length/Style: 2 1/8" Leaf Shaped Blade, Fully Serrated
Handle Material: Fiberglass reinforced nylon resin
Handle Length: 3 1/4"
Folded Length: 3 1/4", 5 3/8" opened
Sheath or Clip: Integral Clip
Description: Many of us buy small
gentlemen's knives assuming we'll use them for undemanding cutting chores. While
that is normally the case, the Dragonfly's diminutive size belies its cutting
capabilities. When need be, it will cut and perform like a much larger folder
because Spyderco's R&D team focused on creating a small but ergonomically
superior package out of high-performance materials.
Dantes Model#: C28SBK
MSRP: $53.95
Dantes Price: $37.50
Make/Model:
Spyderco Military Model, Carbon Fiber
Blade Material: BG-42 Stainless Steel
Length/Style: 4"
Handle Material: Carbon Fiber
Closed Length: 5.5"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: A cornerstone in Spyderco's
Save and Serve line up, the Military Model came about after someone asked
Spyderco's owner Sal Glesser, "If your son were going into the military what
folding knife would you send him with?" For certain, it had to meet the
requirements of a high-performance, light-weight folder designed for hard use.
This edition features some of the best and toughest material available with the
indestructible yet light Carbon Fiber handle mated to the BG-42 blade.
Think of it as driving a Cadillac on the battlefield.
Dantes Model #: C36CFBGP
MSRP: $279.90
Dantes Price: $189.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco Military Model, Black
Blade Material: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel w/Black Oxide Coating
Length/Style: 4" Clip Blade, Partially Serrated
Handle Material: G-10
Closed Length: 5.5"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: A cornerstone in Spyderco's
Save and Serve line up, the Military Model came about after someone asked
Spyderco's owner Sal Glesser, "If your son were going into the military what
folding knife would you send him with?" For certain, it had to meet the
requirements of a high-performance, light-weight folder designed for hard use.
Another indestructible handle material is G-10. Known for it's excellent
grip character, this version with the G-10 handle is all black, perfectly suited
for all law enforcement and military applications.
Dantes Model #: C36GPSBK
MSRP: $199.95
Dantes Price: $136.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco Native
Blade Material: CPM-S30V
Length/Style: 3.125" Spearpoint
Handle Material: FRN (Glass Reinforced Nylon)
Closed Length: 3.94"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: Engineered for the human hand,
the Native's ergonomic design maximizes cutting ability while minimizing
discomfort and fatigue. This model is all about combining performance and
comfort. Since the portion of the knife most in contact with the user is the
handle, that became key while the model was in initial development on the
drawing table. They've created a handle pattern with two separate finger choils.
The first choil (where the blade and handle meet) allow positioning the index
finger closer to the knife's sharpened edge for control over the cutting
surface.
Dantes Model #: C41PBK
MSRP: $74.95
Dantes Price: $51.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco Calypso, Jr., ZDP-189
Blade Material: ZDP-189 Steel Core
Length/Style: 2.88" Drop Point
Handle Material: Black FRN
Closed Length: 3.87"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: The Calypso folder isn’t just
one of Spyderco’s most popular folders, it inspired new Spyderco designs over
the last ten years and converted many a knife buyer to the hard-use benefits of
flat-ground, thick leaf-shaped blades. This is a workingman’s (or woman’s)
folder and it’s founded on the design philosophy that the most comfortable and
usable pocketknife is one that feels like a natural extension of your hand.
This special edition features not only one of the best steels on the market
today, but also an interesting scale patter on the handle.
Dantes Model #: C52PBKE
MSRP: $114.95
Dantes Price: $78.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco Scorpius
Blade Material: VG-10
Length/Style: 3" Serrated Clip Blade
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Closed Length: 4.375"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: The Scorpius was designed
under the premise: form follows function- not looks, which offers explanation
for its distinctive appearance. Spyderco's Eric Glesser blueprinted it as an
urban tactical utility knife. For city carry he felt it had to be ergonomically
refined and sized so it wouldn't generate adverse reaction or legal issues when
taken out and used in public. He also felt the knife should be uncommonly
comfortable in the hand and effectively cut anything put to it. This one
fits like a glove and cuts like a demon. The wavy contours covering the handle,
position the index and middle fingers in such a way they eliminate forward or
backward slipping. Narrowing to a tail, the end of the handle makes an effective
tool for impact purposes or as a non-lethal control devise. Pre-tapped
screw-holes let you attach the knife's custom-designed clip, positioning tip-up
or tip-down in the pocket.
Dantes Model #: C87S
MSRP: $99.95
Dantes Price: $68.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco Pacific Salt
Blade Material: H1 Steel
Length/Style: 3.8" Clip Blade
Handle Material: Black FRN
Closed Length: 4.94"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: A big myth in the knife world
is that out there somewhere is a knife that seriously cuts but cannot rust.
Knives claiming these super powers are usually made with steels that are unable
to hold a cutting edge for any measurable amount of time. Finally a steel
foundry in Japan called Myodo Foundry makes this myth a reality with the
introduction of a new steel called H1. Utilizing .1% nitrogen instead of
carbon to harden the steel, it reaches a Rockwell hardness of 57-58rc. As
a salt water kayaker, a knife that won't rust is high on my list. To not
have to flush and oil your equipment after a day on the sea is a huge plus.
This is a must have item for those of you involved in water sports of any kind.
Dantes Model #: C91SBK
MSRP: $91.95
Dantes Price: $63.50
Make/Model:
Spyderco Pacific Salt
Blade Material: H1 Steel
Length/Style: 3.8" Clip Blade
Handle Material: Yellow FRN
Closed Length: 4.94"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: A big myth in the knife world
is that out there somewhere is a knife that seriously cuts but cannot rust.
Knives claiming these super powers are usually made with steels that are unable
to hold a cutting edge for any measurable amount of time. Finally a steel
foundry in Japan called Myodo Foundry makes this myth a reality with the
introduction of a new steel called H1. Utilizing .1% nitrogen instead of
carbon to harden the steel, it reaches a Rockwell hardness of 57-58rc. As a salt
water kayaker, a knife that won't rust is high on my list. To not have to
flush and oil your equipment after a day on the sea is a huge plus.
This is a must have item for those of you involved in water sports of any kind.
Dantes Model #: C91SYL
MSRP: $91.95
Dantes Price: $63.50
Make/Model:
Spyderco LE Kopa, Black Quince
Blade Material: VG-10 Stainless
Length/Style: 2.44 Drop Point
Handle Material: Black Quince w/Stainless Bolsters
Closed Length: 3.37"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: The Kopa Series introduced
Spyderco’s first collection of refined gentlemen’s folders. Launched in 2005,
the completed Series will be made up of exceptionally unique handle variations
of the same model knife. Projected for ongoing release through 2007, Spyderco
has been unveiling a new Kopa approximately every 3-4 months and will continue
till the collection is complete. Although each release represents a separate
model, Kopas all have a common thread; their stainless handles are individually
fitted with exotic inlays. A Limited Edition of 600 knives.
Dantes Model #: C92BQP
MSRP: $159.95
Dantes Price: $109.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco S, Black Almite
Blade Material: 440C
Length/Style: 2.44" Skeletonized Drop Point
Handle Material: Anodized Aluminum, Skeletonized
Closed Length: 3.5"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: The S with it's telltale spider web cut out in the
blade and handle. A great weight saver and an even better attention
getter. With the liner lock on the top, it just adds to the intrigue of
this knife.
Dantes Model #: C109BKP
MSRP: $94.95
Dantes Price: $64.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco S, Silver Almite
Blade Material: 440C
Length/Style: 2.44" Skeletonized Drop Point
Handle Material: Anodized Aluminum, Skeletonized
Closed Length: 3.5"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: The S with it's telltale spider web cut out in the
blade and handle. A great weight saver and an even better attention
getter. With the liner lock on the top, it just adds to the intrigue of
this knife.
Dantes Model #: C109SLP
MSRP: $94.95
Dantes Price: $64.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco Lava
Blade Material: VG-10
Length/Style: 1.875" Spearpoint
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Closed Length: 3.44"
Sheath or Clip: Pocket Clip
Description: During work hours Chad Los
Banos is a Corrections Officer on Hawaii’s Big Island. On his free time he is a
hobbyist who practices martial arts and collects knives. In both his job and on
his free time he handles knives, lots of them in all shapes and sizes. This
motivated him to develop his own knife design he calls the Lava. The Lava’s form
follows function approach piqued Spyderco’s interest and a collaborative knife
design was the result. The Spyderco/Los Banos Lava has a long curving handle
paired with a short blade. The blade’s cutting edge drops downward creating a
negative blade angle, a positive feature when holding the knife. The negative
angle positions the blade’s cutting edge lower than the user’s index finger so
the wrist is in alignment. When the blade and wrist align, you can cut longer
with less fatigue and better leverage. Chad’s design philosophy was not to force
the hand to fit the knife, but have the knife conform to the hand- any sized
hand be it large or small.
Dantes Model #: C110P
MSRP: $129.95
Dantes Price: $89.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco Ultimate Calypso 3
Blade Material: ZDP-189 Steel Core
Length/Style: 3" Drop Point
Handle Material: Carbon Fiber
Closed Length: 4.06"
Sheath or Clip: Wire Clip
Description: The Calypso folder isn’t just
one of Spyderco’s most popular folders, it inspired new Spyderco designs over
the last ten years and converted many a knife buyer to the hard-use benefits of
flat-ground, thick leaf-shaped blades. This is a workingman’s (or woman’s)
folder and it’s founded on the design philosophy that the most comfortable and
usable pocketknife is one that feels like a natural extension of your hand. This
Caly3 version has a ZDP-189 steel core blade shaped like a leaf, thick at the
tang, tapering to a robust tip. The sharpened edge is flat-ground and finely
honed for precision and resistance-free cutting. There is a substantial finger
choil where the handle meets the blade. At this spot the index finger settles
naturally into the choil while the thumb settles directly above on the blade’s
spine. Perhaps this is the ultimate Calypso version.
Dantes Model #: C113CFPE
MSRP: $239.95
Dantes Price: $164.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco Yang Kitchen Knife
Blade Material: VG-10
Length/Style: 6" Utility
Handle Material: Blonde Birch Wood
Overall Length: 11"
Description: Yin and Yang are opposite and
complementary forces. Spyderco's interpretation has created two kitchen knives
with contrasting features. Used in conjunction they cover an array of food
preparation needs. The Yang kitchen knife with its blonde Birch-wood handle has
a plain edge blade takes a fine, razor-thin edge and sharpens keenly so food
rolls away from the cutting edge allowing fruits, vegetables and meat to be
carved thinly. The wooden handle is double riveted for solid/tight
handle-to-blade connection and it generously tapers wide at the back so there is
more handle surface to grip. The blade is high-carbon VG-10, flat-ground from
heel to tip and features a ¾ length tang. Hand washing is recommended.
Dantes note: Since testing
these knives in our own kitchen for several months, they have become the first
ones we reach for, and amazingly enough, everyone keeps them clean so they are
available the next time needed!
Dantes Model #: KX06P
MSRP: $69.95
Dantes Price: $48.95
Make/Model:
Spyderco Yin Kitchen Knife
Blade Material: VG-10
Length/Style: 6" Utility, Fully Serrated
Handle Material: Black Ebony Wood
Overall Length: 11"
Description: Yin and Yang are opposite and
complementary forces. Spyderco's interpretation has created two kitchen knives
with contrasting features. Used in conjunction they cover an array of food
preparation needs. The Yin knife has a black ebony wood handle and Spyderco’s
multi-level serration pattern called the SpyderEdge. Multi-level serrations
offer two levels of teeth. The first level create penetration points (or tips)
that initiate the cut and protect the tips behind them. The second set of tips
continue resistance free cutting and protect the sharpened recessed curves
behind them. What this means is that the blade stays sharper much longer even
when used for cutting on a cutting board or repeatedly cutting fibrous, tough
and frozen food items. The wooden handle is double riveted for solid/tight
handle-to-blade connection and it generously tapers wide at the back so there is
more handle surface to grip. The blade is high-carbon VG-10, flat-ground from
heel to tip and features a ¾ length tang. Hand washing is recommended.
Dantes note: Since testing
these knives in our own kitchen for several months, they have become the first
ones we reach for, and amazingly enough, everyone keeps them clean so they are
available the next time needed!
Dantes Model #: KX06S
MSRP: $69.95
Dantes Price: $48.95
Make/Model: Spyderco Vagabond
Blade Material: AUS 6 Stainless
Length/Style: 3 1/8" Drop Point
Handle Material: Glass Reinforced Nylon
Overall Length: 7 7/8"
Sheath or Clip: Integral Edge Sheath
Description: The Spyderco Vagabond
is designed for the wanderer. If you backpack, camp or picnic, chances are
you've at some point needed a lightweight fixed-blade. The strong point of a
fixed-blade knife is that they are manufactured from a single piece of steel
with no folding parts to fail or break- ideal for use outdoors. A fixed-blade's
weak point is they require a separate carry sheath for safe transport. The
Vagabond's unique plastic sheath is made from part of the underside of the
handle. A plastic cover pivots out/upward, snapping-over and safely covering the
cutting edge eliminating the need for a bulky carrying sheath.
Dantes Model #: SPFB12P
MSRP: $39.98
Dantes Price: $29.50
Make/Model: Spyderco
Tri-Angle Sharpmaker Set with DVD
Description: Spyderco's proven sharpening system with a new base
design and an instructional video! The triangular stones fit into
precisely keyed holes in the base to give you uniform edges on your valuable
cutlery. The wider base gives you a more stable sharpening platform.
Snap the lid and your Sharpmaker becomes a snug, self contained unit, ready to
travel where the sharpening needs to be done. Great for giving new life to
serrated cutlery as well as returning that razor edge to traditional blades.
Dantes Model #: 204MF
MSRP: $64.95
Dantes Price: $48.50
