Spyderco Southard

The Spyderco Southard is a high-performance folding knife designed by Brad Southard featuring a 3.46 inch CTS-204P steel drop point blade, flipper opening, frame lock, and titanium/G10 handle scales.

Last updated12 July 2026

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Weight116 g (4.09 oz)

PriceUS$289.95

Blade steelCTS-204P

Lock typeFrame lock

Technical Specs

Specifications

CategoryFolding Knife

Blade length88 mm (3.46 in)

Overall length202 mm (7.95 in)

Closed length116 mm (4.57 in)

Blade thickness3.9 mm (0.15 in)

Handle materialG10, Titanium

FinishStonewashed, satin finish (depending on variant)

Opening methodFlipper, thumb hole

Clip typeStainless steel, tip-up, right side carry

Carry Profile

Best for

▣Everyday Carry▣EDC▣High-performance Folding Knife Use

Field Signals

Common praise

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Excellent ergonomics

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Advanced materials and construction

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Solid locking mechanism

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Ambidextrous one-hand opening

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Common complaints

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Flipper opening can be stiff and cause finger discomfort without break-in

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Lockup may feel less than ideal to some users (~60-70%)

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