Spyderco UK Penknife 18

The design of this knife is good with the finger choil preventing the blade from closing on your fingers. The FRN scales are cheap feeling and the blade steel is average at best. Does take a sharp edge (for a short time) though. The main thing preventing this knife getting a higher score are spydercos other uk legal knives. The urban, squeak and spy-dk all have better blade steel and feel stronger with their full back springs at only a couple of pounds more. Then there is the Hennie Haynes UKPK which has far better blade steel, slightly nicer scales and a full backspring for an extra £13.

The ideal knife for work and adventuring outdoors. It is especially well suited to food prep, but will handle pretty much anything you throw at it. I'd argue there should be one in everybody's collection!

I've had this knife ever since I turned 18 I'm now 20, it's held up really well its a well made knife. Now a lot of people don't like the steel CTS BD1 but as I've had this for two years I can tell you that it's a brilliant steel, so I don't really find myself looking at the £111.95 s110v version but out of curiosity some time down the road I might have to see what it's all about, but at the mean time I'm very pleased with the normal one.

I always carry and use a knife but only for ubibteresting stuff like opening boxes and cutting packing tape. I have used several pen knives over the years and one of my closest friends recommended this to me. Yes its expensive but my god the quality of blade is just superb. Sincerely i cannot recommend this as a general use and carry knife highly enough. Light as a feather ad surgicaly sharp.

I forget how long I've had this lovely little knife now but it is superb; brilliantly designed by Spyderco to be the best it can be within UK law. Clips in my pocket in the morning and is reached for a regular basis for all sorts, holds an edge really well. Have discussed it with a few Police Officers and without exception they have all said they would be very twitchy if they had a reason to stop / search me and found it. So if you do EDC something like this make sure you make it VERY clear you're carrying it if stopped and don't whatever you do reach for it unless nice Policeman instructs you to! Usual superb, efficient and oh so friendly service from Heinnie Haynes. So nice to come up against a company that actually cares and delivers on what they say.

Got one because of all the positive reviews. Not usually one to go for this type. Normally more appreciate traditional slipjoints, SAKs, or Opinels. I am careful that whatever I carry is UK legal, when used for EDC, of course. Well. You certainly get your money's worth with this one. Likes: the feather weight. The ease of getting a nice fine edge. Very positive opening and closing. Useful clip. Ergos. Tidy construction. Secure grip. Don't like? Hmm. I must be old fashioned, but this just feels like a w*on. Yes, yes, I know; it's a tool, first and foremost, and Spyderco have made a quality, meticulously legal, EDC for their UK customers. But I only carry it sometimes. Maybe it will grow on me in time. And for VFM it is a good choice. I know it is a favourite for many. Just not me. So far... By the way, HH service was as ever, world class.

This is indeed an excellent knife, however I bought one less than a year ago which got stolen from me. I'm now trying to buy a replacement and i find that, in less than a year, the price has increased over 50%!! Thanks but no thanks. Won't be buying another.

I have had mine for a couple of years, from back when they cost Less than 50 quid ! It has stood up to everyday use very well, the opening is smoother than ever - I lube it with graphite powder - and it still "locks up" nice and tight. Although I have sharpened it regularly I don't think I've taken 40 odd grams off it ! It only weighs a little over 49 grams, NOT 98 as stated in your spec.

There are over 50 reviews so far all rating this knife highly so there is very little I can add, except to say as soon as I received the parcel I noticed how light it is. It's so light you barely notice it in your pocket. Second thing I noticed is the half length back spine which no doubt saves a little weight. I like the positive gimping on the top and bottom of the blade and the effective finger choil. There is a positive 90 degree blade stop on closure and an easy to use (i.e.. not too tight) pocket clip. The blade is easy to open with one hand and I love the leaf design. It is very sharp and mine has continued to remain sharp. The feel in the hand is excellent. If you need a light weight UK legal 'everyday' knife this would make a great choice. As usual it was delivered incredibly fast. Customer service obviously matters to Heinnie, that's why I don't bother with anyone else..