Lightweight and compact design
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Spyderco
Spyderco Urban
The Spyderco Urban is a lightweight, slipjoint folding knife designed for everyday carry with a premium steel blade and a non-locking slipjoint mechanism suitable for blade length-restricted environments.
Last updated
Weight57 g (2.01 oz)
PriceUS$105
Blade steelBohler M398 / N690Co (sources differ)
Lock typeSlipjoint (non-locking)
Technical Specs
Specifications
CategoryFolding Knife
Blade length66 mm (2.60 in)
Overall length154 mm (6.06 in)
Closed length89 mm (3.50 in)
Blade thickness2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Handle materialFRN
FinishSatin
Opening methodThumb Hole
Clip typeWire clip
Carry Profile
Best for
Everyday Carry In Legal Restrictive AreasLightweight EDC UseFine Cutting Tasks
Limitations
Not best for
Heavy-duty Cutting Requiring Blade LockHard Work That Risks Blade ClosureCutting Very Tough Materials
Field Signals
Common praise
Excellent blade steel with good edge retention
Comfortable and secure grip with finger choil
Discreet and socially-friendly non-locking slipjoint mechanism
Positive and distinct opening and closing clicks
Watchlist
Common complaints
Not suitable for hard or heavy-duty cutting tasks due to slipjoint design
Blade steel may require care to prevent rust (especially K390 variant)
Limited blade length may restrict some uses
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