Spyderco UK Penknife 18

When I got my hollow ground UKPK (1 year ago) I was really really impressed. This came through my door 2 months ago and it's has completely replaced the old one. The blade wasn't sharp at all out of the box but a few passes on my stones sorted that out. The FFG blade is great, really fantastic for food prep and light/medium EDC use. The finish is no where near as nice as the old 'powdered steel' look of my hollow ground one (C94PMR) but it impedes performance in no way. Got a much stronger back spring than the old one which I personally love. Fab blade, great for general work/EDC use. If you don't own it you should!

This version has the new split backspring, which holds much more securely than the decidedly soft spring on the older GIN1-bladed UKPKs. With that and the full flat grind leaf blade, which for my money is the most useful shape, I rate this the best of the "cheap" UKPKs. "Cheap" is a relative term of course. It doesn't feel like you're getting a lot for your £50. Many of the Boker non-lockers cost less but look and feel more expensive than this. But you're paying for that unique Spyderco design. These lightweight UKPKs are less than half the price of the old G10-handled ones. The waffle texture on the FRN scales is quite abrasive, which is great for grip, even with wet hands; but if you use the pocket clip it does tend to wear the inside of your pocket every tiem you pull it out.

This is my first Spyderco knife and my first UK legal carry knife and I absolutely love it. After reading lots of reviews on the UKPK and hearing frequently that it was the best UKLC knife about I am not disappointed. Came out of the box razor sharp, literally unbelievably sharp, could shave with it if I wanted to. It's very light hardly notice it in my pocket and since receiving it around two weeks ago I carry it everywhere with me. Really good retention on the pocket clip, grips really well, never have a problem with it accidentally coming out. It carries really deep so it's easily concealable. The slip joint is really solid, holds really well no chance of it closing on your fingers accidentally especially as it's effectively has a two stage close where it locks again half way shut. The FRN is grippy but not overly aggressive, I personally like it. Overall it's a really amazing knife, so light, sharp as hell, everything I expected and more. Definitely considering another Spyderco UKLC possibly the Squeak as a smaller alternative. Great service from HH I don't know why there is even he option to pay for next day delivery as it was here next day anyway. Brilliant.

Very nice knife. Sharp out of the box, flawless finish. The blade is perfectly centred and stays firmly in place both in the open and closed position. Nice, comfortable grip., useful pocket clip. Very pleased with the knife and the service (next day delivery). Highly recommended product!

I first bought the Byrd Tyrn, I'd done some reading and watching and figured it was the best bang for my buck. Up until recently I've been carrying my Benchmade Mini Griptilian (which is btw, the best knife I've ever owned) but after a few close calls I decided that a legal carry would be a much better idea. I lost the Byrd and figured, what with getting a new job, that I would treat myself to the Spyderco edition and I can't explain how impressed I am with this knife. The Byrd was nice, don't get me wrong but this is in a whole other league. It opens easily but offers a lot of resistance when you close it - exactly what you want from a slip-joint knife. Shaving sharp out of the box (that's not that impressive but it will be if I can put it back later on) and it weighs nothing. I love heavier knives, the Benchmade is a really solid, decent weight knife, you know it's never going to close on you or misbehave in any way. This Spyderco feels the same only...light. I can't recommend this knife enough and if you can either hold out that extra week or even month, save your money and buy this over the Byrd.

I was a bit dubious about this knife because I'm not keen on FRN handle scales but the material used on this knife is a lot sturdier than my Dragonfly FRN... The slip joint works really well and has great resistance so doesn't fold up too easily when in use. The blade wasn't as sharp as other Spyderco knives I've had but half an hour on my DC3 sorted it out. Overall a great UK legal EDC.

Great knife , easy to maintain plus the usual great HH service BUT I wish Spyderco would put a decent pocket clip on instead of this wire frame rubbish, it's very easy to catch and bend whilst in your pocket then the knife falls out, fortunately I usually hear mine drop.

Popped in to Heinnie today and picked up a UKPK, I love Spydercos and they're the only knives I own but sadly I'm disappointed with the UKPK, it certainly don't feel like a £50 knife to me, wish I bought the Boker XS! However, great service and advice as always from Richard, top bloke, top company.

Lightweight but very capable. I have large hands but this knife is comfortable to use. The blade is a useful size and the full flat grind slices through cardboard, vegetables, tape - you name it. Very easy to deploy one handed and place back with the pocket clip - its so light you don't notice it. It also sits very low in your pocket so very inconspicuous. Most importantly the lock up is extremely positive - there is a distinctive 'notch' to overcome in order to close the blade. My new favourite legal carry EDC. Excellent service from HH also.