Spyderco® calls the SPIN a runt. Like many so called runts this one is a pretty tough cookie! Designed by Eric Glesser, who is now an important part of the Spyderco engineering and design team, to be the smallest possible folder with the largest possible cutting edge. It is obvious that Eric has learned much from his father (Sal Glesser, founder of Spyderco), but it is equally obvious that he brings his own interpretation to knife design.
The SPIN packs a 1-3/4" modified wharncliffe blade of VG-10 at 60-62 Rc. compactly into a 2-1/4" handle which also functions as the lock. The lock is the frame lock, first thought to have been used by Chris Reeve, a modification of Mike Walker's liner lock. This is a handy knife, while it weighs only 1.3 oz, it is both sturdy and useful. The three screw stainless clothing clip positions the knife tip-down in the pocket and allows the knife to function as a money clip or tie clasp as well. Made in Japan.
Suggested retail price is $84.95.