The ultraslim Spyderco Ikuchi is a radically different approach to pocketknife form and function. Designed by Paul Alexander the Ikuchi pronounced eekoochee and named after a mythical Japanese sea monster has an elegantly curved handle crafted with full skeletonized stainless steel liners and stunning carbon fiberG10 laminate scales.In the closed position the handles narrow openbacked profile completely contains the knifes bladeexcept for a small textured section of the tang that serves as a flipper opener. Stroking this section of the blade with an index finger or thumb provides leverage to swiftly pivot it into the open position where it locks securely via the Compression Lock mechanism. The satinfinished CPM S30V stainless steel blade is fullflat ground for exceptional edge geometry and cutting performance and has an acute scalpellike point for detailed work.To ensure discreet carry while keeping the Ikuchi instantly accessible its handle includes a lowprofile deeppocket wire clip that is reversible for left or rightside tipup carry.
- MPN: C242CFP