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Spyderco's popular Sage Series is a distinctive family of folding knives that uses a single design theme to showcase influential lock designs and honor their inventors. Highlighting their own patented Compression Lock, the Sage 5 is so popular they decided to take it a step further by offering it in a lightweight format. Its injection-molded FRN scales have a Bi-Directional Texture pattern for a non-slip grip and are home to nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners, a reversible deep-pocket wire clip, and a full-flat-ground CPM-S30V blade. Weighing 13 percent less than the standard Sage 5, the Lightweight version also sports a special bushing that ensures precise pivot tensioning and an ultra-smooth action.
Zytel Handles
A nylon polymer that is lightweight and extremely durable, Zytel can be shaped and textured to provide excellent grip.
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
S30V Stainless Steel
This incredibly popular stainless steel is one of the first powder-metal alloys developed specifically for use in cutlery. Thanks to its ability to hold an edge it remains a performance benchmark.
It took me a few tries, but I finally Goldilocksed my way to the best EDC knife for me I've ever seen. It's very important to me to EDC a knife that doesn't alarm non-knife people. The Sage 5 lets me do that without compromising utilty. The overall design says "tool" to me, not "weapon". The 3" leaf-shaped blade is versatile without being too aggressive. It flicks open well, but it also can be opened slowly. The deep carry wire clip makes it low key in the pocket. The shape and texture of the handle is excellent for general EDC, although it is probably not the best choice for using all day. The edge came shaving sharp, the materials are good quality, and I've found no issues in the build quality.
This may be Spyderco best EDC design….. it’s definitely one of my top 5 designs. It checks all the boxes and is fairly priced. I feel this knife is not talked about enough. I highly recommend this knife!
I carry a folding pocket knife every day. As a sign installer, I use it on everything from cardboard and wood to rope, zip ties, removing metal splinters, sharpening pencils, cutting different tapes, and sometimes even food prep. The list could go on. Handle is awesome, action is fantastic, wire clip is way nice and it rides low in the pocket so you're not walking around with 1/4 of the knife sticking up out of your pocket. Plus the compression lock can't be beat. I have a decent collection going but this is going to be the new everyday user. The stock is thin but not too thin, slices excellent (much better than its brother the Para 3) and it stays sharp. Sure it's not ultralight but it's still light. If you're counting ounces there are lighter knives but this is just an awesome knife for typical everyday use! I don't see anything replacing this for a long time for my normal everyday situations. This is easily my favorite knife to carry and use on a daily basis.
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