Spyderco Sage3 Blue G-10 PlainEdge Knife
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Product Feature
- Folding plain-edged knife with Bolt Action Lock mechanism
- Designed to lock blade open with maximum strength and lightness
- Crucible CPM-S30V steel blade with jimping notched in the spine
- Blue G-10 handle scales; pays tribute to celebrated knifemaker Blackie Collins
- Measures 4.31 inches closed and 7.25 inches overall; weighs 3.5 ounces
Product Description
Spyderco’s Sage Series pays tribute to knifemakers who pioneer locking mechanisms in the cutlery industry. � The Series� third installment highlights Blackie Collins who� s credited with inventing the Bolt Action Lock. An architect in numerous knife-world standards Blackie helped found the Knifemaker� �s Guild and Blade Magazine. He �s authored sixty-plus patents and books, collaborated with many knife manufacturers and was inducted into the Cutlery Hall of Fame in 1996. � His contributions influenced and positioned the knife industry for the twentieth century. Blackie’s Bolt Action Series of knives was introduced by Gerber Legendary Blades in 1981. � Years later, the knife company Meyerco would also create a series of Blackie Collins Bolt Action folders. In 2011 Spyderco will release the Sage3, a Bolt Action Lock collaboration. The lock operates by way of a button on the side of the handle connected to a steel bar which slides in and out behind the blade �s pivot. � The motion of opening the blade moves the bolt, compressing a spring and propelling it forward into a space between the blade and the frame, locking the blade open. As envisioned by its inventor, the mechanism provides maximum strength and lightness. The Sage3 has blue G-10 handle scales constructed with screw-together components and a silhouette wire pocket clip, adjustable for left or right-hand, deep-pocket carry. Its spear-point blade is U.S.A. made Crucible CPM-S30V steel and ground flat. Jimping notched in the spine and finger choil fortify tactile grip for slip free cutting. Appreciated by knife enthusiasts for thirty-years, the Bolt Action Lock and Blackie Collins’ innovative influence continue shaping the knife industry and will, well into the twenty-first century.Spyderco Sage3 Blue G-10 PlainEdge Knife Review
I really wanted to like this knife, and kind of do, but I think spyderco wasn't sure where they were going on this one. I am sure spyderco chose blue because it has been a very popular sprint run color for them, but the g10 just isn't as grippy as some other offerings. The lock is what the sage series is all about and I know this is supposed to be the blackie Collins bolt action, but it is undeniable that they intended for this to look and feel like an axis lock (the difference is in the internals), but it ends up not locking up with as much conviction as either the bolt action or the axis. The other down side is the detent, I can flick this blade open without touching the lock or the actual blade, just holding the scales and flicking my wrist, I would think in such a knife, a stronger lock spring would offer better detent. Now let me talk positive, this is a great size and shape knife with a great steel. If you want a sage I would look at the others first (this still has value in rounding out a collection), if you want a blue knife I would get a sprint run paramilitary 2 or a bench made custom griptillian, if you want a knife of this size with a thmbhole I would get a either an other sage or a bench made 555, if you want an axis style lock, get a bench made. All of this said, I own this knife, do not intend to sell it and I enjoy it for what it is, not the best in class, but a nice little niche knife to look at and use for small things.Most of the consumer Reviews tell that the "Spyderco Sage3 Blue G-10 PlainEdge Knife" are high quality item. You can read each testimony from consumers to find out cons and pros from Spyderco Sage3 Blue G-10 PlainEdge Knife ...

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