Spyderco Panchenko Dog Tag Folder Slip Joint Knife (1.22 in. S30V Chisel Ground Black Blade) Black Aluminum/Titanium Handle C188ALTIBBKP

The Spyderco Dog Tag Folding knife is based on Serge Panchenko's popular custom Dog Tag Folder.  The small non-locking Dogtag knife is a unique departure from Spyderco's typical folding knife construction methods. Its single-sided handle is fabricated from solid titanium and accurately replicates the size and shape of a military dog tag. The center of the handle scale is machined to create an integral spring bar that houses a steel ball bearing for the blade's detent mechanism. At the top of the handle is a titanium back strap that defines the blade's limits of travel in both the open and closed positions and provides protection from the edge when the knife is closed.

The Dog Tag knife has a sheepfoot-style blade made from premium CPM® S30V® particle metallurgy stainless steel with a stonewashed finish. To protect the edge when closed, the blade is chisel ground with a single flat bevel on the front side--an unusual feature for a Spyderco knife. Spyderco's Trademark Round Hole™ in the blade allows easy opening, and a subtle swedge (unsharpened bevel) and a decorative fuller (groove) near the spine add a touch of style. The blade's pivot is also accentuated by a round titanium disk that provides stability and structural strength as well as an aesthetic touch.

A non-locking slip-joint folder, the Dog Tag's blade is held in place in the open position by a detent mechanism. A ball bearing in the handle scale's integral spring arm indexes holes in the tang of the blade to hold it both closed and open. Since the blade does not lock, care should be taken during use to apply cutting pressure only in a direction that maintains the knife's open position.

This version of the Dog Tag features a black handle scale and black anodizing on the back strap and pivot pin disk.  It's a great carry-anywhere cutting tool that's as easily concealed as any knife on the market.

Spyderco Knives - C188ALTIBBKP Specifications:

• Overall Length:
  3.22 in.
• Blade Length:
  1.22 in.
• Cutting Edge:
  1.14 in.
• Blade Thickness:
  0.12 in.
• Blade Material:
  CPM S30V Stainless Steel
• Blade Style:
  Sheepsfoot
• Blade Grind:
  Chisel Ground
• Blade Finish:
  Black
• Edge Type:
  PlainEdge
• Handle Length:
  2.00 in.
• Handle Material:
  Titanium/Aluminum
• Handle Color:
  Black
• Weight:
  1.0 oz.
• Knife Type:
  Manual Opening Folder
• Opening Mechanism:
  Thumb Hole
• Locking Mechanism:
  Non-Locking Slip Joint
• Brand:
  Spyderco
• Model:
  Dog Tag
• Model Number:
  C188ALTIBBKP
• Designer:
  Serge Panchenko
• Made in Taiwan