Spyderco UpTern Serrated Edge Lockback Knife

Description

The Spyderco UpTern in Serrated Edge pairs an 8Cr13MoV blade with a full serrated edge, set in a stainless steel handle with a round hole opener, built as a straightforward everyday lockback.

Those serrations run the full length of the blade, giving the edge bite through rope, webbing, and other fibrous material that a plain edge handles far less cleanly. Spyderco’s signature round hole, cut directly into the blade, lets a thumb deploy the knife with fast one-handed speed, no separate stud or flipper needed. The all-stainless construction gives the UpTern a solid, one-piece feel that folders with plastic scales simply can’t match.

A lockback secures the blade open with a spine-mounted release, long considered one of the most trusted traditional locking mechanisms because of how much force it takes to fail. Spyderco built this piece for buyers who want serrated cutting capability in a solid, no-frills, everyday-priced folder. The case for it is simple enough: serrated cutting capability without stepping into premium pricing. The UpTern line brings Spyderco’s design sensibility down to a more accessible, everyday price point. It’s a dependable option for buyers who specifically want serrated cutting capability without added expense.

• Full serrated edge bites through rope and fibrous material
• Round hole opener delivers fast, one-handed deployment
• All-stainless construction for a solid, one-piece feel
• Lockback delivers trusted lockup strength

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