Product Warranty

ALMITE
A coating used on aluminum handles, similar to anodizing. It
resists scratching and marring and can be tinted to any color.
ANODIZED ALUMINUM
Subjecting aluminum to electrolytic action to coat it with a
protective and decorative film.
BI-DIRECTIONAL TEXTURING™
A patented texture pattern molded into FRN handles that
consists of opposing graduated steps radiating outward from
the center of the handle. It provides a secure, non-slip grip.
CARBON FIBER
Graphite fibers (the size of a human hair) woven together
then fused with epoxy resin. A lightweight material with
a high level of tensile strength, it has a three-dimensional
appearance and is very costly to manufacture.
CARBON FIBER/G-10 LAMINATE
A durable, aesthetically pleasing material consisting of a
surface layer of pure carbon fiber bonded to a base layer of
G-10.
FRCP
(Fiberglass Reinforced Co-Polymer) A tough, chemical and
heat-resistant material that is extremely lightweight and
versatile. An injection-molded co-polyester reinforced with
glass fiber, it is unique in that it can be made translucent or
transparent and tinted with various colors.
FRN
(Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
A nylon polymer mixed with glass fiber that can be injection
molded. Lightweight and extremely strong, it is used in the
manufacture of formed, textured knife handles.
G-10
An epoxy-filled woven glass fiber that
is rigid, impervious to temperature changes
and chemicals and can be tinted into different colors. G-10 is
an excellent knife handle material.
KRATON
®
A high-performance elastomer manufactured by Kraton
Polymers used as a synthetic replacement for rubber. Kraton
provides the flexibility, high traction, and sealing abilities of
natural rubber, but with increased resistance to heat, weathering,
and chemicals. Kraton is used in the manufacture of knife
handles to provide a comfortable, secure grip.
MICARTA
A composite of linen, canvas, or paper that is impregnated
with epoxy resin and formed into sheets or blocks. Often
used in knife handles, it is lightweight, durable and visually
appealing. It can be polished or bead blasted to produce
different appearances and textures.
NATURAL MATERIALS
Natural materials such as jigged bone, leather, mother of
pearl, abalone, stabilized woods and stone that are suitable
for use in making and embellishing handles.
NISHIJIN GLASS FIBER
A high-strength material similar to carbon fiber that
replicates the dramatic decorative patterns of traditional
Japanese nishijin woven textiles.
PEEL-PLY CARBON FIBER
A carbon-fiber-filled epoxy resin laminate that has a textured
protective layer bonded to its surface during manufacturing.
After the machining of handle scales, the protective
layer is removed to reveal a non-slip, high-traction texture.
STAINLESS STEEL
Steel containing a minimum of 12% chromium, making the
steel resistant to corrosion. The chromium oxide (CrO) in the
steel creates a barrier to oxygen and moisture, thus inhibiting
rust formation. Stainless steels are corrosion resistant, but
not immune to rust.
TITANIUM
A non-ferrous metal that is lightweight, highly corrosion
resistant and has a high degree of tensile strength. It
is ideally suited to use in the handles, liners and other
components of folding knives.
VOLCANO GRIP™
Spyderco’s trademarked waffle texture used on several of
our FRN handled knife models. It consists of a continuous
pattern of small squares with central divots that provides
HANDLE MATERIALS
& TERMINOLOGY
EDGE
GRINDS
PLAINEDGE™
A sharpened edge with no serrations or
teeth, sometimes referred to as a
“smooth” edge.
SPYDEREDGE™
An edge featuring Spyderco’s two-step
serration pattern consisting of one large and
two small serrations. This pattern increases
the cutting edge’s surface area by up to 24%.
COMBINATIONEDGE™
A blade with an edge that is partially
PlainEdge™ and partially SpyderEdge™.
TRAINER
A purposely blunted blade that is identical in
weight and proportion to its live counterpart
and used for training and practice purposes.
Spyderco trainers are red handled for easy
identification.
BLADE
COATINGS
BLACK ELECTROPLATING
A non-reflective coating bonded to steel using
an electrostatic process. It reduces the steel’s
reflective property.
DLC
(Diamond-like Carbon)
is a mixture of sp2 (graphite) and sp3
(diamond) used for coating blades and parts
to make them non-reflective and increase their
wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
TiCN
(Titanium Carbonitride Coating)
A ceramic film coating that is extremely hard
and less than 3 microns thick. It provides
high abrasion resistance and a low friction
coefficient.
EDGE-U-CATION
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