New Spyderco Knives for 2024

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New Spyderco Knives 2024

Published: March 15th, 2024

Spyderco's 2024 lineup introduces an exciting array of cutting tools that epitomize innovation and superior craftsmanship. Leading the charge is the Bodacious, a robust and versatile knife designed for those who demand durability and performance in the most challenging conditions. Joining it is the SpyMyto, a marvel of modern engineering, combining sleek design with unmatched functionality for a truly unique everyday carry experience. Not to be overlooked, the new Salt Series revolutionizes corrosion resistance with its MagnaCut blade, offering exceptional edge retention and resilience in wet and corrosive environments. Together, these additions to the Spyderco family reinforce the brand's dedication to providing users with high-quality, reliable cutting tools for any situation, ensuring that whether for professional use, everyday carry, or outdoor adventures, there's a Spyderco knife ready to exceed expectations.

The Spyderco Bodacious is tailored for individuals operating in tactical environments or requiring a tool for duty-bound applications. The knife's standout feature is its all-black aesthetic, achieved through a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating on the blade, complemented by matching black coatings on the handle liners, clip, and all other hardware. This design choice not only adds to its stealthy appearance but also serves to minimize reflective properties, crucial for operations where light discipline is essential.

It boasts an overall length of 8.27 inches, with a 3.66-inch blade constructed from CPM S30V steel, renowned for its durability and edge retention. The blade's full-flat grind ensures exceptional cutting performance, while its thickness of 0.125 inches strikes a balance between strength and precision. The Bodacious features a G-10 handle, known for its ruggedness and grip, and utilizes a compression lock mechanism for reliable blade deployment and safety. With an ambidextrous clip and tip-up carry position, it accommodates a wide range of users.

The new Spyderco Lil' Native Lightweight is an evolution of the iconic Lil' Native, designed to offer the same reliable functionality in a more compact and lightweight form. It features a 2.5-inch blade, making it suitable for everyday carry in various jurisdictions. This version introduces a 40% lighter design with fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle scales, which incorporate a Bi-Directional Texture for improved grip. The knife includes a deep-pocket wire clip for versatile carry options and a full-flat ground CTS BD1N stainless steel blade for exceptional cutting performance.

Building upon the legacy of its predecessors, the Lil' Native Lightweight emphasizes portability without compromising on durability or utility. The handle's ergonomic design ensures comfort and control, while the Round Hole facilitates easy one-handed opening. This model caters to both left and right-handed users with its ambidextrous clip configuration and offers a four-position tip carry position for adaptable carrying preferences.

The Spyderco Manix 2 features a unique blend of high-performance materials. It has a 3.37-inch blade made from CPM CRU-WEAR tool steel, known for its excellent edge retention and toughness, the handle is crafted from slim brown canvas Micarta scales. This combination, often referred to as "CruCarta," is designed to develop a unique patina over time. The Manix 2 measures 8 inches in total length, weighs 4.9oz, and incorporates a full-flat grind for superior cutting performance, making it a versatile tool for a variety of tasks.

This model is distinguished by its skeletonized full stainless steel liners and an ergonomic handle that ensures a secure grip. It also features an ambidextrous clip position and a tip-up carry configuration, providing convenient carrying options. The inclusion of Spyderco's patented Ball Bearing Lock adds an extra layer of safety and ease of use, making the Manix 2 a reliable choice for both everyday carry and more demanding tasks.

The Spyderco Military 2 in Brown Canvas Micarta, with a CPM CRU-WEAR steel blade, represents a classic blend of high-performance materials. This knife features a full length of 9.51 inches, a blade length of 4 inches, and a weight of 4.3oz, making it both substantial in hand and balanced for use. Its handle is made from Micarta, a durable material known for its resistance to wear and environmental conditions, which is sanded smooth and unpolished to naturally patina over time, giving each knife a unique character.

The blade employs CPM CRU-WEAR steel, known for its exceptional balance of edge retention and toughness, and is designed with a full-flat grind for optimal cutting performance. The Military 2 includes skeletonized full stainless steel liners for strength without excess weight, and offers a four-position clip for versatile carrying options, alongside Spyderco's signature compression lock for safety and ease of use.

The Spyderco SpyMyto is a limited-edition folding knife that blends innovative design with high-quality materials. Crafted in collaboration with lionSTEEL, the SpyMyto features a hollow-ground, drop-point blade made from M398 steel, known for its exceptional hardness and wear resistance. This blade is designed with a removable flipper opener, ball-bearing pivot washers, and a radiused spine for enhanced functionality and aesthetics.

The SpyMyto’s handle combines a linerless green Micarta scale with a solid titanium scale, the latter forming the base for the sturdy Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism. This design is complemented by a carbon fiber backspacer and textured chamfers on both scales, ensuring a comfortable and secure grip. Additionally, a reversible deep-pocket clip offers versatile carrying options, making the SpyMyto suitable for a wide range of users and applications.


Salt Series

The Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight Salt is a remarkable addition to the Spyderco lineup, designed to cater to enthusiasts who value durability and performance in challenging environments, especially around water. This model stands out with its full-flat-ground MagnaCut blade, a material known for its exceptional balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness. Complemented by a vibrant yellow, injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced co-polymer (FRCP) handle, the knife promises high visibility and a secure grip, thanks to Spyderco's signature Bi-Directional Texture. The inclusion of ultra-corrosion-resistant handle hardware further enhances its suitability for marine and wet conditions, making it a versatile tool for a wide range of outdoor activities.

Functionality meets convenience in the Manix 2 Lightweight Salt, as it features a reversible tip-up wire clip for ease of carry, alongside Spyderco's innovative Ball Bearing Lock for smooth and ambidextrous operation. The fully accessible Round Hole ensures quick and easy blade deployment, a hallmark of Spyderco's design. With an overall length of 8 inches and a blade length of 3.37 inches, this lightweight model, weighing in at just 2.8 ounces, provides a balanced and comfortable handling experience.

The new Spyderco Para Military 2 Salt Yellow/Black CPM MagnaCut offers a remarkable combination of durability, corrosion resistance, and edge retention, setting a new standard for high-performance knives. Its blade, crafted from the innovative CPM MagnaCut steel, ensures an exceptional balance of toughness and longevity, complemented by a full-flat grind for superior edge geometry. This model incorporates a distinct handle design featuring G-10 scales with a unique black and yellow layered pattern, enhanced by Spyderco's exclusive Caribbean Bi-Directional Texture for improved grip and visibility.

Enhancing its adaptability and user-friendliness, the knife includes nested liners, a fully configurable four-position pocket clip, and other hardware components made from marine-grade materials to withstand corrosive environments, aligning with the Salt Series' reputation for resilience. The Para Military 2 Salt's overall length measures 8.26 inches, with a 3.45-inch blade, offering a compact yet efficient tool

The new Spyderco Para 3 Salt is a remarkable tool that embodies the innovation and quality Spyderco is known for. Made in the USA, this folding knife features a 2.92-inch CPM MagnaCut stainless tool steel drop point blade, celebrated for its unprecedented toughness and edge retention. The satin finish on the blade not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also enhances its corrosion resistance, making it a reliable companion for any environment. Its manual opening mechanism is facilitated by Spyderco's signature round thumb hole, ensuring easy and quick deployment.

The knife's handle is crafted from textured yellow fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN), offering a lightweight yet sturdy grip. This material choice contributes to the knife's overall weight of just 2.4oz, making it an ideal everyday carry. The ambidextrous wire pocket clip and a lanyard hole add to its versatility and functionality. The compression lock mechanism ensures the blade remains securely in place during use, providing safety and reliability. With a closed length of 4.29 inches, the Spyderco Para 3 Salt is compact enough for pocket carry, yet robust enough to handle a wide range of cutting tasks, making it a must-have for knife enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

The new Spyderco Native Chief Salt Lightweight Folding Knife is a standout addition to the renowned Native series, integrating advanced materials for unmatched durability and performance. This knife features a 4.02-inch CPM MagnaCut drop-point blade, a material celebrated for its superior corrosion resistance and edge retention, making it ideal for challenging environments. The yellow FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon) handles not only provide a striking appearance but also ensure lightweight handling and resilience.

Designed for versatility, the knife incorporates Spyderco's signature round thumb hole for easy one-handed opening, a robust back lock mechanism for secure blade operation, and a four-position pocket clip for adaptable carry options. It is a manual folder that closes down to 5.08 inches and weighs in at just over 3 ounces, offering a compact yet powerful tool that's equally at home in everyday carry (EDC) situations or more demanding outdoor adventures.

Written by Drew Clifton


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