Buy Spyderco Balance Carbon Fiber PlainEdge KnifeSpyderco Balance Carbon Fiber PlainEdge Knife Product Description:
- Compact folding knife crafted by renowned knife designer Ed Schempp
- Symmetrically identical on both ends when closed for unique look and feel, and natural, ergonomic fit in your hand
- Oversized hole centered on blade when closed and slightly off-center when open for one-handed opening and closing; handle built of scaled gray carbon fiber panels, screwed together
- 4.4-inch open length and 2.7-inch closed length; 1.9-inch VG-10 blade with 0.1-inch thickness, 1.25-inch cutting edge, and 0.4-inch blade hole; 1.4-ounce weight
- Includes limited manufacturer's warranty; details included with purchase
Product Description
Balance is a state of equilibrium or equal distribution. In our case it’s an Ed Schempp folder that is symmetrically identical on both ends when the folder is closed. Odd looks aside, when held in the hand it’s ergonomically proportional and a natural fit. The VG-10 blade is full-flat ground and arcs upward a radical curve with a deep finger choil. When the index finger is positioned in the choil, the cutting edge aligns with the forearm moving the blade’s weight back and the center of gravity toward the cutting edge where it responds like a natural extension of the hand. The enlarged Spyderco Round Hole is dead center on the blade when closed and perfectly off-centered when open, positioning the thumb for flowing one-hand operation, justifying the name Balance. Handle scales are gray carbon fiber and assembled with screws for cleaning and adjustment. Four-way, left/right, tip-up/tip-down hourglass clip, clips discreetly in a pocket. Piped lanyard. Symphonic fit and finish.
Customer Reviews
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Not a fan of the balanced design
By ALF Engineer
I own several Spyderco knives. This is my least favorite. The quality is excellent as always and the design is visually interesting but the balanced design makes it hard to get the open direction correct with one hand. If I can remember which end is open, then opening with one hand is OK given the small size of the knife.Same issue with the integral blade lock, hard to do one handed or without looking. The Ladybug back lock is much easier.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Great knife, a little small... I could not think of a higher quality knife this size
By Enhance
I am giving it 4 stars because I feel it is a bit expensive for what you get. It does flick open, with practice and is a great little knife. I like my dragonfly2 better, yes I know that is a different kind of knife. It is so small in my pocket I fear I may lose it...I do like the angle of the blade. I could not think of a higher quality knife this size.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
ugliest knife I ever saw
By casual camper
If beauty is a deal-killer for you then move on. This one is the wart on Spyderco's hinder parts. However if utility turns you on you may find a whole lotta knife in a very small package. I don't like the looks but once open in my hand I appreciate its capabilities.
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