Spyderco Knives

The Roadie is a highly evolved penknife that is more practical and user-friendly than its historical predecessors. It’s most distinguishing characteristic—the “Double Dent™”—is a pair of symmetrical dimples in the blade that provide a solid purchase for a fingernail-free two-handed opening. Far superior to a traditional nail nick, they also do not collect dirt or debris. At the base of the blade near its juncture with the handle, there is a subtle forefinger choil (finger groove). Both the choil and the opposing thumb ramp on the spine of the blade feature jimping (textured grooves) to promote a positive, non-slip grip. Unlike a traditional slipjoint, the Roadie’s blade is held open by an improved notched-joint mechanism. Its spring also forms the handle’s full-length back strap, giving it structural strength and providing a foundation for the durable fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales. The injection-molded scales are contoured for comfort and feature a recessed Spyderco “bug” logo on both sides. They are also available in a wide variety of colors to suit every taste.

Specs:Overall Length: 5.08"Blade Length: 2.09"Blade Thickness: 0.112"Blade Steel: N69Co Weight: 1.0ozLock Type: SlipjointHandle: Olive Green FRN

Country of Origin: Italy

Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the carry of any type of knife aboard an airplane was strictly prohibited. In early 2013, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a plan to change U.S. security regulations and once again allow knives on airplanes. Although the plan was later withdrawn, Spyderco had already risen to the occasion by designing a highly functional non-locking pocketknife that would have conformed with the TSA’s proposed guidelines. That knife is the Roadie.

In essence, the Roadie is a highly evolved penknife that is more practical and user-friendly than its historical predecessors. It’s most distinguishing characteristic—the “Double Dent™”—is a pair of symmetrical dimples in the blade that provide a solid purchase for a fingernail-free two-handed opening. Far superior to a traditional nail nick, they also do not collect dirt or debris.

Unlike traditional penknives, the Roadie also features a subtle index-finger choil that increases control of the knife during use and acts as a safeguard against unintentional closure. These enhanced features elevate the Roadie far beyond the conventional penknife and set a new standard in socially friendly cutting tools. Although the knife was never given the opportunity to respond to its original “calling,” the result of the project was far too good to pass up.

Unlike a traditional slipjoint, the Roadie’s blade is held open by an improved notched-joint mechanism. Its spring also forms the handle’s full-length back strap, giving it structural strength and providing a foundation for the durable fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales. The injection-molded scales are contoured for comfort and feature a recessed Spyderco “bug” logo on both sides. They are also available in a wide variety of colors to suit every taste.

Specs:

Overall Length: 5.08"

Blade Length: 2.09"

Blade Thickness: 0.112"

Blade Steel: N69Co

Weight: 1.0oz

Lock Type: Slipjoint

Handle: Coyote Brown FRN

Country of Origin: Italy

Originally designed to meet TSA flight requirements when they were considering allowing certain knives on flights (which was later tabled and never approved), the Roadie notched-joint (non-locking) features a double detent plain edge sheepfoot style blade of  Bohler N690Co  steel.  

Black FRN handles. 

2 1/16" blade.

Italy

The Dog Tag Folder features a single-sided handle made from Carbon Fiber. 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 mechansim. The Black CPM S30V stainless Sheepfoot style blade is chisel ground. Blade length 1 1/4" When closed, replicates a GI Dog tag in size. Non-locking slip-joint design. Tiachung