Spyderco
Spyderco Ikuchi Folder Carbon Fiber/G-10 Plain Edge #C242CFP
- SKU:
- 50503
Description
The ultra-slim Spyderco Ikuchi is a radically different approach to pocketknife form and function. Designed by Paul Alexander, a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and a lifelong knife enthusiast, the Ikuchi (pronounced ee-koo-chee and named after a mythical Japanese sea monster) has an elegantly curved handle crafted with full, skeletonized stainless steel liners and stunning carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales.
In the closed position, the handle’s narrow, open-backed profile completely contains the knife’s blade—except for a small textured section of the tang that serves as a flipper opener. Stroking this section of the blade with an index finger or thumb provides leverage to swiftly pivot it into the open position, where locks securely via Spyderco’s patented Compression Lock® mechanism. The satin-finished CPM® S30V® stainless steel blade is full-flat ground for exceptional edge geometry and cutting performance and has an acute, scalpel-like point for detailed work.
To ensure discreet carry while keeping the Ikuchi instantly accessible, its handle includes a low-profile, deep-pocket wire clip that is reversible for left or right-side tip-up carry.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.26" / 83mm
- Edge Length: 3.18" / 81mm
- Blade Thickness: 0.098" / 2.5mm
- Steel: CPM S30V
- Grind: Full-Flat
- Overall Length: 7.61" / 193mm
- Closed Length: 4.35" / 110mm
- Weight: 2.4 oz / 68g
- Grips: Carbon Fiber / G-10 Laminate
- Tip Carry Position: Tip-Up, Ambi clip
- Lock: Compression
- Origin: Taiwan
1 Review
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Spyderco Ikuchi
Initial review. Wow, impressive 'feel' to it in every regard, mind you this is my first 'premium' knife purchase. Not new to knives by any means, but this is my first in the $200 range and I am not disappointed! Ridiculously sharp out of the box, the blade is perfectly centered and isn't sitting proud of the handle at all as some have complained of early releases of this knife. Grinds are perfect to my eye and the blade snaps open with the flipper wheel (once you learn the correct pressure to apply to it). I have also read earlier reviews noting that the compression lock was difficult, but for me, whether Spyderco has addressed it themselves or Al's has tuned it prior to delivery, once the tab is compressed, the blade will fall shut on its own. Nice. I like it a lot, like a LOT a lot and unfortunately for my pocket book, this may be a dangerous path to my collector tendencies! Totally worth it if you are into the design, you won't be disappointed!
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