Spyderco Grasshopper 18

A1 service as always , surprisingly good good grip for such a small knife , good edge with no sharp edges to wear out your pockets . i like it

I've had one of these for several years. I love it and it's my usual EDC knife when I'm about the house. It takes a very sharp edge, and it small and light enough to be put in a pocket and forgotten, but is large enough to do minor cutting. In recent months it has developed a very slight wobble to the blade, but as I've used it most days for years, I have absolutely got my money's worth and I can't complain. When my current one finally gives up the ghost I will definitely be buying another.

This knife is of excellent build quality with no movement in the blade when folded or unfolded. The slip joint is nice and strong - I've got no worries about it closing on my fingers. Extremely comfortable in my large hands. What's more the blade came out the box sharp enough to shave my arm hairs and slice through the invoice with ease. I can't seem to open it with one hand but I'm thinking maybe a drop of oil and a little more use will make it possible. The one big worry I have with this knife is that it just looks a bit too vicious to get out on a train and start slicing up an apple. I can't help but try to keep it out of sight while I'm using it in case it upsets anyone. I don't have this problem with my Victorinox Bantam Alox which is actually slimmer and lighter with a slightly larger blade and the addition of a bottle opener / screw driver tool and looks far less intimidating... the Victorinox will be remaining my EDC knife as I just don't ever have to worry about who's about when I get it out my back pocket.

This is my first Spyderco, and I have to say I'm quite impressed. I've read reviews on this brand as a whole and they were very persuasive. I bought this to replace my small Victorinox Classic as the blade was too small. As mentioned by other owners, the knife came hair-shaving sharp out of the box. I have it on my keys, and I mostly use it to cut relatively thick cardboard at work. After about 3 days of constant use, the blade has dulled to the point where it won't slice through 5mm cardboard with a clean cut. This is a softer steel so touching up the blade requires no effort. The blade is a very decent size, not too large to be conspicuous, but large enough to get most jobs done. The handle is very comfortable with a 3-finger grip. The build quality is great, the all-metal construction really has no play and is solid, the heft is pleasant too. The hinge came a bit stiff at first, but after adding some WD40 and after a few days of use, it's turned very smooth. Overall I'm satisfied with this purchase. For the price, it's good value. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a small UK legal pocket knife.

This is an incredible knife. It was my first Spyderco and became my edc as it is UK legal. It cut through anything I needed from packages to rope and held the blade very well. Small enough to pop into a pocket you often forgot it was even there. I added a small paracord fob to the end which helped for grip and finding it in my pocket. It still will be my edc for more formal settings where small knife easily slips into a trouser pocket. But I just replaced it for everything else with a Spyderco Spy dk... Mainly for the pocket clip, and why this only gets 4 stars it could really use a small clip to make it excellent but the new clip it tools make up for that.

When I first opened it I cut my finger and need stitches

I wanted a small utility knife that I could have with me at all times. Living in the UK that means a slip joint with a sub 3 inch blade. I decided to go for a smaller knife that would not be out of place on a key chain but having large hands and long fingers I wanted something that would allow me at least a passable grip. This for me ruled out the smaller Honeybee and other micro knives from alternative manufacturers. This knife is large enough for me to get a good grip and with my keys on a small carabiner allows me firm retention whilst being small and light enough to not notice its presence with my keys in pocket. Quality of construction seems superb with no blade play, firm blade lock both extended and retracted and razor sharp out of the box. Excellent, fast dispatch and delivery next day with standard postage option. All that remains is to see how this little bug stands up over time but with Spyderco I am confident that this little hopper will be with me for a good long time.

Received item today very speedy service. The knife came hair popping sharp very pleased with this little knife.

Excellent knife that's literally razor sharp out of the box.