Spyderco UpTern Stainless, Plain Folding Knife (C261P)

UpTern Stainless, Plain compact EDC folder. Thanks to its excellent ergonomics, it fits perfectly in the hand the impression of working with a larger knife. Smooth blade of 8Cr13MoV steel is derived with a full flat grind. Stainless Steel handle. Back-Lock.

8Cr13MoV - easy to sharpen, stainless knife steel, equivalent to japanese AUS-8 steel. High content 13.0% chromium (Cr) and average 0.8% carbon (C) provide excellent corrosion resistance, and the addition of the alloying elements molybdenum 0.30% (Mo), vanadium 0.25% (V) and nickel 0.20% (Ni) increase steel strength and wear resistance. 8Cr13MoV is characterized by high hardness in the range of 57-62 HRC.

Head - 2.5 mm thick with Leaf-Shaped profile. Plain blade was derived with a Full Flat Grind (Full Flat Grind). The flat grind guarantees a perfect cutting edge geometry with a sharp tip, reduces the weight of the knife and presents a beautiful satin finish. SpyderHole round cutout (Spyderco patent) increased ramp support hump that positions the thumb directly over the opening making it easier to quickly open the blade with cold or wet hands. Notched supports: ramp for thumb (spine jimping) and (finger choil jimping), undercut for index finger between handle and cutting edge make it easier to control the knife. Back-Lock Head Lock.

Handle - solid facings made of stainless steel (stainless steel) finished with a coating Satin Finish (semi-mat). Twisted design ensures precise fit of all components for maximum efficiency. Washers made of phosphor bronze ensure trouble-free smooth opening and closing of the knife. Metal hourglass clip with four-way clip positions (up/down, right/left) 4-way clip positions.

Technical data:

Product number: C261P
Product name: UpTern Stainless, Plain

Overall length: 167.0 mm / 6.57"
Blade length: 72.0 mm / 2.82"
Handle length: 97.0 mm / 3.80"
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm / 0.098"
Handle thickness: b.d.
Weight: 102.0 g / 3.6 oz

Blade material: 8Cr13MoV
Blade hardness: b.d.
Blade grind: Full Flat
Blade finish: Satin

Handle material: Stainless steel
Handle finish color: Silver
Backspacer material: Stainless steel
Backspacer color: Silver

Clip: Left/Right, Tip-up/Tip-down
Clip material: Stainless steel

Pivot mechanism: washers
Lock: Back Lock
Opening method: Manual, Spyder Hole
Additional accessories: b.d.

Designer: Spyderco
Brand name: Spyderco
Manufacturer: Spyderco
Country of origin: PRC