Based on one of Serge Panchenko’s most popular custom designs, the Spyderco Dog Tag Carbon Fibre is a unique departure from Spyderco’s typical folding knife construction methods. Its single-sided handle is fabricated from solid titanium and accurately replicates the size and shape of a military dog tag. The centre of the handle scale is machined to create an integral spring bar that houses a steel ball bearing for the blade’s detent mechanism. At the top of the handle is a aluminium back strap that defines the blade’s limits of travel in both the open and closed positions and provides protection from the edge when the knife is closed.
The “business end” of the Dog Tag is a sheep-foot style blade made from premium CPM S30V particle metallurgy stainless steel with a stonewashed finish. To protect the edge when closed, the blade is chisel ground with a single flat bevel on the front side, an unusual feature for a Spyderco knife. The Trademark Round Hole in the blade allows easy opening, and a subtle swedge (unsharpened bevel) and a decorative fuller (groove) near the spine add a touch of style. The blade’s pivot is also accentuated by a round aluminium disk that provides stability and structural strength as well as an aesthetic touch.
A non-locking folder, the Dog Tag’s blade is held in place in the open position by a detent mechanism. A ball bearing in the handle scale’s integral spring arm indexes holes in the tang of the blade to hold it both closed and open. Since the blade does not lock, care should be taken during use to apply cutting pressure only in a direction that maintains the knife’s open position.
This version of the Dog Tag features a handle machined from a solid piece of black carbon fibre/G-10 laminate with an inlaid detent spring arm. The blade and all metal hardware have a matching black titanium carbonitride coating.
Ball Chain Not included.
- SKU
- SC188CFBBKP
- Age Restriction:
- 18+
- Blade Length (cm)
- 2.8
- Overall Length (cm)
- 8.2
- Blade Material:
- S30V Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness (cm)
- 0.3
- Sheath:
- No
- UK Friendly Carry:
- Yes
- Closed Length (cm)
- 5.1
- Pocket Clip:
- No
- Handle Material:
- Carbon Fibre
- Blade Type:
- Plain
- Blade Shape:
- Sheepsfoot
- Product Weight (g)
- 23
- Lock Type:
- Non-locking
- Handle Detail:
- Carbon Fibre with G10 Laminate
