Spyderco C156GPBBK Brad Southard Flipper Frame Lock Folding Knife (3.46 Inch Black CTS-204P Carpenter Steel Plain Blade) Black G10 Handle

Brad Southard is an amazingly talented custom knifemaker who specializes in high-performance folder designs. His first collaboration with Spyderco features a "flipper"--a novel blade-opening device that was pioneered by custom knifemaker Kit Carson. A flipper consists of a small lever that extends from the base of the Southard's CTS 204P hollow-ground blade and protrudes from the back of the knife's handle when closed. Pulling on it with your index finger creates a tension against the detent mechanism that holds the blade closed. When the detent is overcome, the blade rotates on a special captive ball-bearing pivot system and snaps authoritatively into the open position.

The Southard's handle combines a textured black G-10 scale and thick titanium liner on one side with a solid titanium scale on the other. The titanium scale forms the foundation of the knife's sturdy Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism and features a small inlaid G-10 panel that acts as an overtravel stop when releasing the lock mechanism. It is also home to the knife's matching stainless steel clip, which supports right-side tip-up carry.

Offering an amazing synthesis of ergonomics, functionality, and state-of-the-art materials, the Southard is one of the most advanced Spyderco folders ever produced.

Spyderco Knives - C156GPBBK Specifications:

• Length Overall:
  7.96" (202 mm)
• Length Closed:
  4.50" (114 mm)
• Blade Thickness:
  0.157" (4 mm)
• Blade Length:
  3.46" (88 mm)
• Cutting Edge:
  3.46" (88 mm)
• Weight:
  4.1 oz. (11 g)
• Blade Steel:
  CTS-204P Carpenter Steel
• Handle Material:
  Textured Black G10/Titanium
• Locking Mechanism:
  Titanium Frame Lock
• Skeletonized Liner
• Flipper Opening Mechanism, Spyderco's First Knife to Use This System
• Deep Carry Pocket Clip
• Made in Taiwan