Spyderco Shaman Knife Black G10, Stonewashed CPM S30V by Sal Glesser (C229GP)

Shaman Black G10 Stonewashed, the impulse to create this knife was the iconic Native, for decades the flagship product of Spyderco. This advanced folder offers improved ergonomics but in a full-sized version. Shaman is one of the best EDC. Produced in the Spyderco factory in the USA (Golden, Colorado).

CPM S30V - one of the best knife steels, corrosion-resistant, mechanical stress-resistant American CPM S30V martensitic powder steel with added carbon, chromium and vanadium with a hardness of 58-59 HRC. Developed by Dick Barber of Crucible Industries in collaboration with knife maker Chris Reeve to offer the best combination of strength, abrasion and corrosion resistance. Manufactured by US Crucible Industries according to the Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM). process. The CPM process yields a very homogeneous, high-quality steel with excellent dimensional stability, grindability and ductility compared to steels produced by conventional methods. The alloy contains 1.45% carbon (C) and a significant admixture of vanadium carbides 4.0% (V) and chromium 10.5% (Cr). Thanks to its properties, it holds sharpness for a very long time and provides high corrosion resistance.

Compression-Lock - patented by the Spyderco Company (made in USA) the mechanism of locking the blade. Extremely durable, provides extreme strength and ease of use.

Blade - with a Drop Point profile, 3.7 mm thickness. Smooth blade (Plain type) was made with a full flat cut (Full Flat Grind). The flat cut provides excellent cutting edge geometry with a sharp tip. The head was covered with a non-reflective matte Stone Washed coating (masking small scratches created during operation). An enlarged 14 mm round SpyderHole cut-out (Spyderco patent) allows you to quickly open the knife. The long notched thumb ramp and Finger Choil (profiled undercut finger between the handle and the cutting edge) make it easier to control the knife.

Handle - made of profiled, non-slip mate linings with G-10 material (durable plastic, resistant to high and low temperatures, chemicals). The folder is equipped with a solid metal screw clip (StoneWashed) with the possibility of mounting in four planes (up / down, right / left) 4-way clip positions. In the rear part of the handle,  was placed a gap for installation of a security cable.

Frame - reinforced with two stainless steel plates to which the cladding was attached. This ensures high durability with a low knife weight. The whole has been bolted with enlarged torx screws to facilitate the twisting and unfolding of the folder.

Technical specification:
Product number: C229GP
Name: Shaman Compression Lock Black G-10 PlainEdge
Steel type: CPMS30V
The length of the blade: 91 mm / 3.58 "
Thickness of the blade: 3.7 mm / 0.145 "
Overall length: 210 mm / 8.25 "
Composite length: 119 mm / 4.67 "
Weight: 147 g / 5.2 oz
Cutting edge type: Plain
Lock type: Compression Lock
Handle type: G-10
Cut type: Full-Flat
Clip: 4-position ambidextrous (Tip-Up / Down)

Pivot mechanism: Washers
Locking mechanism: Compression Lock
Opening method: Manual, thumb hole
Additional accessories: None

Designer: Sal Glesser
Brand: Spyderco
Manufacturer: Spyderco Inc., USA
Country of origin: USA

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