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Spyderco Roadie folding Knife

18+
UK Friendly carry Can I Own This?
£74.95
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In essence, the Spyderco Roadie is a highly evolved penknife that is more practical and user friendly than its historical predecessors. Its most distinguishing characteristic—the “Double Dent”—is a pair of symmetrical dimples in the blade that provide a solid purchase for a fingernail-free two-handed opening. Far superior to a traditional nail nick, they also do not collect dirt or debris.

Unlike traditional penknives, the Roadie also features a subtle index-finger choil that increases control of the knife during use and acts as a safeguard against unintentional closure. These enhanced features elevate the Roadie far beyond the conventional penknife and set a new standard in socially friendly cutting tools.

The business end of the Roadie is a sheepfoot-style blade ground from Böhler-Uddeholm N690Co steel, a high-performance stainless steel alloyed with cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium. Its wide blade profile and full-flat grind create incredible edge geometry for a keen, scalpel-sharp edge. The broad blade also provides real estate for the distinctive “Double Dent” feature that allows the blade to be easily opened with a pinch grip of the thumb and index finger. Although not intended as an opening feature, a Trademark Round Hole in the blade proudly identifies the Roadie as a Spyderco product.

At the base of the blade near its juncture with the handle there is a subtle forefinger choil (finger groove). Placing your index finger on the choil provides excellent control of the edge and creates a natural “stop” to help prevent the knife from closing unintentionally. Both the choil and the opposing thumb ramp on the spine of the blade feature jimping (textured grooves) to promote a positive, non-slip grip.

Unlike a traditional slipjoint, the Roadie’s blade is held open by an improved notched-joint mechanism. Its spring also forms the handle’s full-length back spine, giving it structural strength and providing a foundation for the durable fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales. The injection-molded scales are contoured for comfort and feature a recessed Spyderco “bug” logo on both sides.


The Roadie represents a quantum leap in the evolution of modern pocketknife design and sets a new standard of excellence for the breed. We are confident that yours will serve you well.

SKU
SC189P-$$
Age Restriction:
18+
Blade Length (cm)
5.3
Overall Length (cm)
12.9
Blade Material:
N690 Stainless Steel
Blade Thickness (cm)
0.29
Sheath:
No
UK Friendly Carry:
Yes
Closed Length (cm)
7.6
Pocket Clip:
No
Handle Material:
FRN
Product Weight (g)
50

Description


In essence, the Spyderco Roadie is a highly evolved penknife that is more practical and user friendly than its historical predecessors. Its most distinguishing characteristic—the “Double Dent”—is a pair of symmetrical dimples in the blade that provide a solid purchase for a fingernail-free two-handed opening. Far superior to a traditional nail nick, they also do not collect dirt or debris.

Unlike traditional penknives, the Roadie also features a subtle index-finger choil that increases control of the knife during use and acts as a safeguard against unintentional closure. These enhanced features elevate the Roadie far beyond the conventional penknife and set a new standard in socially friendly cutting tools.

The business end of the Roadie is a sheepfoot-style blade ground from Böhler-Uddeholm N690Co steel, a high-performance stainless steel alloyed with cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium. Its wide blade profile and full-flat grind create incredible edge geometry for a keen, scalpel-sharp edge. The broad blade also provides real estate for the distinctive “Double Dent” feature that allows the blade to be easily opened with a pinch grip of the thumb and index finger. Although not intended as an opening feature, a Trademark Round Hole in the blade proudly identifies the Roadie as a Spyderco product.

At the base of the blade near its juncture with the handle there is a subtle forefinger choil (finger groove). Placing your index finger on the choil provides excellent control of the edge and creates a natural “stop” to help prevent the knife from closing unintentionally. Both the choil and the opposing thumb ramp on the spine of the blade feature jimping (textured grooves) to promote a positive, non-slip grip.

Unlike a traditional slipjoint, the Roadie’s blade is held open by an improved notched-joint mechanism. Its spring also forms the handle’s full-length back spine, giving it structural strength and providing a foundation for the durable fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales. The injection-molded scales are contoured for comfort and feature a recessed Spyderco “bug” logo on both sides.


The Roadie represents a quantum leap in the evolution of modern pocketknife design and sets a new standard of excellence for the breed. We are confident that yours will serve you well.

Specification


SKU
SC189P-$$
Age Restriction:
18+
Blade Length (cm)
5.3
Overall Length (cm)
12.9
Blade Material:
N690 Stainless Steel
Blade Thickness (cm)
0.29
Sheath:
No
UK Friendly Carry:
Yes
Closed Length (cm)
7.6
Pocket Clip:
No
Handle Material:
FRN
Product Weight (g)
50

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  • 5
    Great little pocket knife

    Posted by A Moores on 3rd Oct 2024

    Really pleased with this knife. Small but well sized for general tasks. Pocketable, with a good slip joint that has some good spring retention so feels solid in your hand. Quickly became my daily carry.

  • 4
    It grows in you, give it a chance.

    Posted by Dan H on 11th Apr 2024

    I've got to admit, I was a bit underwhelmed on opening the Roadie. But after a couple of days it's grown on me. The price does feel high for what you get initially. After living with it on my keys for a couple of weeks it's proved it's worth. It's kept it's edge very well from the box, it's extremely sharp. The scales feel nice too.

  • 5
    Roadie Grey Version

    Posted by Al on 13th Mar 2024

    Arrived promptly next day . One tends to get blasé about this . I have ordered from Heinnie for a long time and can count on the fingers of one hand the number of times this hasn’t been achieved. This is an interesting and lovely little knife which is razor sharp. I tend to skip over Spyderco quite often as the knives all look very similar. I like the opening indent a lot as I like to keep my nails for playing guitar. It works very well opening and closing smoothly with a not too firm half stop. Blade is nice and thick and tapers to a very sharp edge I was surprised to find that it was so comfortable to hold despite its size . The grey version is very smart and is quite dark. It’s good to have a choice of colors other just black Comes in a cardboard box easy to open as opposed to a fight me blister pack. Appears expensive for its size but is not considering the quality. Would look great in a collection or very handy to use . Light and unobtrusive to carry.

  • 5
    Spyderco Roadie, small but big on style and quality

    Posted by Paul B on 16th Oct 2023

    As the title says, at first glance this seems a small knife, open it up and it fits a large hand. N690 steel and impeccable build quality as you would expect from Spyderco. UK legal, so implies with blade length law etc.

  • 5
    Great small edc knife

    Posted by Richard Jones on 20th Mar 2022

    Great knife perfect for box opening etc, only gripe Is price, for the money you would be better to buy the urban or squeak, and get more knife for your money. But if your looking for a slim edc that disappears in the pocket then this is for you. Thanks HH

  • 5
    Excellent

    Posted by James Moseley on 18th Oct 2021

    Great little knife, Spyderco quality in a compact knife. Fully UK legal and very sheeple friendly.

  • 5
    Very high quality knife.

    Posted by Derek Jackson on 28th Aug 2021

    This knife is small but very capable and comfortable to hold. It is safe to use and opens with a firm click. The shape of the blade is excellent for most everyday tasks and feels robust. Highly recommended.

  • 3
    Rodie

    Posted by moose-heads on 3rd Jun 2021

    Very small! I was surprised how small it was, it would of been nice to show size in photos, very lovely little knife, would make the perfect keychain or 5th pocket knife, for me personally it's not comfortable in my hand, well made and great design just wish I looked more closely at the spec, if I'd known it was that small I wouldn't of bought it

  • 4
    Spyderco roadie

    Posted by A Baxter on 11th May 2021

    This was the first knife that I've ever been unsure about! When I first received it, I thought it was alot smaller than I expected for the price, and I wasn't sure about the blade shape either. Plus it wasn't the sharpest spyderco I've had new. After spending a few hours having a fiddle with it and getting use to the feel of it I came to realise that the ergonomics of it for something so small, and in my sausage fingers! Was quite brilliant. As I came to this realisation, it quickly became my 5th pocket EDC every day since. Its got a solid old school penknife feel to it with a bit of spydie magic. A solid build and very sturdy when open for something tiny. All in all Its definitely grown on me. It would of got a solid 5 stars if it wasn't for the not so sharp blade wich I have come to expect with a spyderco knife. Solid effort though and I would recommend to anyone looking for something to genuinely carry on a day to day basis.