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Designed by Paul Alexander, a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and a lifelong knife enthusiast, the Ikuchi (pronounced ee-koo-chee; a mythical Japanese sea monster) is a thoroughly different approach to pocketknife form and function. Its elegantly curved handle is crafted with full, skeletonized stainless steel liners and carbon fiber/G10 laminate scales. In the closed position, the handle's slim, open-backed profile completely contains the knife's blade—except for a small textured section of the tang that serves as a flipper opener. With a stroke of an index finger or thumb, the full-flat-ground CPM-S30V stainless steel blade opens and locks securely via Spyderco's patented Compression Lock mechanism. A reversible deep-pocket wire clip completes the package, providing discreet, left or right-side tip-up carry.
Carbon Fiber Handles
Very strong and lightweight material. Provides an upscale and modern feel.
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.
Customer Reviews
Spyderco Paul Alexander Ikuchi Flipper Knife 3.26" S30V Satin Plain Blade, Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate Handles (21 reviews)
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Spyderco Paul Alexander Ikuchi Flipper Knife 3.26" S30V Satin Plain Blade, Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate Handles
The opening and closing is a biton the sluggish side
Spyderco Paul Alexander Ikuchi Flipper Knife 3.26" S30V Satin Plain Blade, Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate Handles
Joe
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Jan 07, 2023
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Just right
EDC for me. Highly impressed when it arrived. Bought Dad one as a gift. He is a retired master rigger and mason. He uses it real hard. he uses a little stone for sharpening. Well after a year he handed me his knife and it is in great shape. Small scratches on the blade. Well I went to cut a strap thinking it was plastic with mine. Pulled hard on the knife. Surprisingly the blade only had 2 or 3 slightly noticeable chip. Took a little time to put the blade back to a razor edge(nice hard steel). Now this is the first thing I go to no matter what the task. Breakdown is super easy for cleaning. I have all types of flippers and assisted openings. This one is so comfortable in the hand. One handed operational hands down. Location of the release is spot on. When I hand it to someone they usually don't know how to open it. This is a lifetime knife.
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