Spyderco Shaman Folding Knife 3.58-Inch Matte Black G10 Handle CPM-S30V Stainless Steel Blade Compression Lock

The Spyderco Shaman is a robust, versatile folding knife designed to meet the demands of everyday carry and tactical applications. Inspired by the iconic Native model, the Shaman combines the same ergonomic design with increased size and strength, making it an ideal choice for users who value durability and functionality.

Larger, Enhanced Design

The Shaman measures 8.25 inches overall, about 20 percent larger than the Native. This size increase makes it suitable for users with larger hands or those who prefer a bigger blade for more demanding tasks.

Premium Blade Material

Crafted from CPM-S30V stainless steel, the blade features a high saber grind with a swedge for enhanced strength and cutting efficiency. The stonewashed finish offers a low-maintenance surface, while a non-reflective black DLC coating is available for tactical needs.

Secure, Comfortable Grip

The handle of the Shaman is crafted from 3D-machined G10, providing a comfortable, secure hold. The matte-finished scales are reinforced by skeletonized stainless steel liners, maintaining structural strength without adding unnecessary weight.

Reliable Compression Lock

The patented Compression Lock is strategically located on the spine of the handle. This ensures safe, one-handed closing without placing fingers in the blade’s path. Its placement also reduces the chance of accidental release during use.

Versatile Carry Options

A stonewashed four-position pocket clip offers multiple carry configurations: left or right-side, tip-up or tip-down. This versatility makes it easy to adapt to different carry preferences and ensures quick access when needed.

Since its original release in 1997, the Native has been a mainstay of the Spyderco product line and a flagship of the American-made stable of knives. The design has evolved steadily over the years, reaching its current state of the art in 2012 with the release of the Native 5 Folding Knife.

Lightweight

The latest addition to the Native lineage is the Lightweight Spyderco Native 5 Folding Knife, which combines the Native 5’s engineering refinements with the weight-saving advantages of an injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle.

Blade Material and Features

Proudly manufactured in Golden, Colorado, the Native 5 features a spear point blade made from premium CPM S30V stainless steel. Its full-flat grind, distal taper, textured index-finger choil and thumb ramp, and understated swedge collectively offer a distinctive appearance and outstanding edge geometry and point utility.

Back Lock Mechanism

The blade is supported by a highly refined back lock mechanism that takes this time-tested lock design and elevates it to a new standard of engineering and manufacturing excellence.

FRN Handle

The linerless FRN handle features Bi-Directional Texturing for an ultra-secure grip and reduces the overall weight of the knife to a scant 2.5 ounces. The handle also houses four sets of threaded inserts molded directly into the FRN. These allow the improved hourglass clip to be positioned for left or right-side tip-up or tip-down carry. A generously sized lanyard hole also provides a handy attachment point for lanyards, fobs, and safety lines.

Time Honored Design

A highly advanced evolution of a time-honored design, the Native 5 Lightweight is an incredibly capable, pocket-sized cutting tool and a shining example of Spyderco’s commitment to making the best products consistently better.

Spyderco's involvement in kitchen knives dates back to the early 1980's. After being discontinued several years ago, they are now back by popular demand and better than ever. The Spyderco K08 Santoku Kitchen Knife has a special place in Spyderco's history as the first company to introduce a commercial santoku into the U.S. market. Its 6.81-inch blade is made from a premium MBS-26 stainless steel blade, ground exceptionally thin, and meticulously heat-treated for optimal edge retention. The durable black polypropylene plastic handle is injection molded directly onto the tang of the blade. It features a distinctive ‘stepped’ texture pattern that provides amazing comfort and control during use. If you're a serious chef, you owe it to yourself to give the Santoku a try. Once you do, you'll wonder how you ever got along without one.