Spyderco UK Penknife 18

Thanks to a usual perfect service by Heinnie Haynes, I received this wonder of a knife today. I had a first generation FRN UKPK that I disliked and had to sell because of the weak backspring, which I couldn't stand. This new one with the split backspring no longer has that flaw, it offers just the right amount of resistance to closing. It's as perfect as a folder can be: ergonomic, lightweight, razor sharp out of the box, as was to be expected from a Spyderco. I already like it more than my Terzuola Slipit, a wonderful knife as that, too, may be.

It's beautiful. Simply the greatest knife I've ever had. Smooth lines, perfect finish and pleasing design. I can't tell you just how much I love it, and if you're someone who appreciates a thing of beauty, then this if for you.

The design of the knife is great. The blade is good too and its very light weight but that comes at a cost as the handles and clip feel cheap.

This is a well made well balanced knife for a EDC, its also nice and light so it doesn't feel like a brick in your pocket - the blade sharpens and hones easily but if your after a heavy use blade then perhaps you need to look at VG10 etc but for most normal EDC users and for the money its excellent value.

My UKPK has been with me everywhere scince I got it. So light I sometimes forget it's clipped in my pocket, even tho it meets the criteria for a legal carry knife here in the UK I'm sure PC Plod would say different

Lightweight and easy to use. It sharpens very easily and stays sharp. Really nice little knife that is legal to carry. Bonus

I was worried about this one as I hate using larger pocket knives that don't lock. But really happy to say, I feel as comfortable using this as a locking blade. The finger guard is perfect for stopping the blade closing on you. It clicks nicely into place and feels solid. A bit expensive, would've liked to see some better material on the handles as they let it down slightly, compared to say a mini-griptillian. Pro- Solid blade and action Gets very very sharp Legal to carry (we think) Cons I wouldnt say cheap feeling material for the handles. But could've been nicer, a bit more heft would be good Not a fan of the pocket clip, again This could've been nicer. Surprisingly not sharp out of the box. Had to give it a go on the sharpmaker before it would cut properly. Great knife but I'd love to see the same knife with Para2 style scales, to make it feel nicer.

There aren't many choices for UK legal, light, bulletproof EDC knifes. I know there's not much to get wrong (there's what, about 10 pieces to this knife, including screws?) but it's all flawless. You can really throw this knife around. The blade stays centered and the mechanism stays solid. The few negative comments I've seen on Youtube and places seem to be around the scales. That the FRN, or the weight overall feels cheap. Well, buy it knowing that the grip is grippy, the handle certainly won't break and it's so lightweight it's perfect for EDC. Would have really liked the foliage green (or any other colour really so it seems more friendly to onlooking eyes), but that was discontinued a while ago with no plans to add it back in the mix from Spyderco for the moment. Still, 5/5.

I have been using the buck canoe for my edc , which I absolutely love but now I own the UKPK that has changed. The UKPK is so light sturdy and of such quality I am converted. It is so easy to use with the one handed opening, razor sharp from the box and good quality steel it can be used on all manner of tasks. Spyderco is the Daddy of knife makers! Excellent service from Heinnie as usual.