UK Penkife - Drop Point

Can't believe this knife doesn't have more reviews. As with all the knife reviews I'll do, skip to the bottom for the bottom line... Utility: It's non-locking. Let me re-emphasize: it's non-locking. However, it has a fairly robust backspring meaning for ~95% of your daily chores, the lack of lock will not make a bit of difference, assuming you know how to use a knife safely. This is at least the 2nd generation of this knife, and the backspring has been beefed up, but don't treat this as you would a locking blade and realize that certain tasks, like cutting thick cardboard, where the blade may get stuck making you pull to and fro, could be more dangerous. However, more EDC-type chores like package opening, cutting apples, even light whittling, have absolutely no issues. Handle Design: Grippy and made of FRN (Fiber-Reinforced-Nylon), it's a screwed construction with a partial flow through design and the contours add to its ergonomics. The handle sports a nice choil just shy of the actual cutting edge of the blade. The utility of a choil on a slipjoint is not to be underestimated; it allows for more control in cutting and better security in keeping the knife open. It lends itself very well to a saber grip. No hot spots that I've noticed, the clip does not get in the way, and FRN is quite durable. It has a torx bit adjusted pivot. There is NO lanyard hole. Blade Design: A well designed, satin finished, ~3", full flat ground, drop point blade with a ~2.6" cutting edge (get used to somewhat muted cutting-edge/total-edge ratios with Spyderco). Full flat grind makes it a very nice slicer. Gimping is deep and in abundance on the top and bottom of the blade choil, again adding to security in keeping your hand from moving while gripping the knife. Steel: The blade rocks CTS-BD1 carpenter steel (NOT Gin-1 as listed on Amazon. As far as I know, Spyderco hasn't used that for several years). Not the equivalent of VG10 in edge-holding quality, but it's no slouch and takes a razor sharp edge with good corrosion resistance. Rust has not been a problem, though the blade can almost seem to take on a very faint patina at times...It's washes off, but it's actually quite odd (and purely aesthetic). Clip: It's a stainless steel, though not particularly shiny, wire clip that's fairly deep carry. Something like .25-.5" of the knife stick out of the pocket. Retention is good, and you can notice Spyderco's attention to detail as they put their logo, which is relatively smooth, under the end of the pocket clip reducing friction and making extraction from your pocket easier. Weight: ~2oz. Extremely light, given its size, but still feels good in-hand. Fit and Finish; No side-to-side blade play.Decent walk and talk. Knife is basically flush at the back. Came quite sharp and centered. No real complaints. Deployment: Spyderco's famous Spyder Hole. It has a very smooth opening, though do note that there is a half stop. After a bit of practice, slipjoint or not, one-handed opening/closing is fairly easy. You can also do the "Spyder drop" if you're so inclined. Misc: The "UK" portion of the knife was chosen to denote the fact that this knife is legal in the UK, which, relative to most of the states, has strict knife laws. Thus is the reason this knife sports a half stop, no lock, and sub-3" blade. The upshot of this is that it is legal most anywhere in the US and is a fairly non-threatening knife (relative to something like an Emerson or Zero Tolerance). Value (TL:DR) At ~$40 you won't find many other knives that fill the niche this knife does. For what it is, a legal everywhere, clipped, non-locking, lightweight, ~2.5" Spyderco with decent stainless steel, it's a worthy buy.

This is the knife I carry the most, because it is so easy to use. I like that the detents for holding the blade are fairly strong, because the blade does not lock on this model. I did not detect any flaws in the blade grind and it was very sharp out of the box. When closed the blade was nicely centered in the handle.

I ordered this knife expecting to receive S110V and got CTS BD1, by comparison a cheap steel. I then noticed that the description shows S110V in bold but also show CTS BD1 in fine print. I am returning the knife. Bold print:“Spyderco UK Penknife Non-Locking Folding Knife with 2.95" CPM S110V Steel Drop-Point Blade and Black Lightweight FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C94PBK3” Fine print: “SPECIFICATIONS - Closed Length (Inches): 3.95, Overall Length (Inches): 6.95, Blade Length (Inches):3, Blade Steel: CTS BD1, Grind: Full-Flat”

Tight budget? This is the best value I can think of in an everyday carry knife; very sharp; easy to sharpen on the Spyderco Sharpmaker too; light as a feather; useful shape & size blade; useful as a money clip; the clip will not damage your slacks; will not scare people if you need to open a box or slice your steak. Would make a great gift. I have a number of big time and expensive knives.....believe me.... this is best $50.00 you can spend on a knife.

I figured I'd get this knife for everyday carry. I unfortunately live in NYC where the knife laws are draconian (like the UK) so I needed a pocket knife that has unassisted opening, non-lockable and the blade under 4 inches also with a removable pocket clip since you need to carry it concealed. This Spyderco seemed to check all of the boxes and from a brand that is reputable. The blade is very sharp out of the box. The opening is not bad for a slip joint. It's very easy to open one-handed using the thumb hole. It opens half-way and then then fully. Seems as if it's a safety mechanism when closing since it's not lockable. Opening feels solid and there is no blade play. Also this knife cannot be "flicked" open so there's no need to worry about having a "gravity knife" in places that don't allow it. My biggest gripe about this knife is the handle and ergonomics. The handle has a decent grip and pattern but the ergonomics just aren't there. The only major groove is for your index finger at the top. Also, the handle is terribly light, cheap and plastic feeling. An aluminum handle with rubber inserts would be nice or even a little bit of a heavier polymer handle with a rubberized finish would be good too. It just feels very cheap which is disappointing from a knife of this price and from a company this reputable. I hope they redesign it in the future. Other than that it seems pretty solid for everyday carry when you have limited options.

Re-discovered non-locking knives with this little gem, it offers a non-Leaf shape blade very similar to the shape found on the Stretch 2 knife which I own/use. Developed according to company legend for the UK market specifically, appeals to me as very pocketable, with weight less than two ounces a plus especially in summer clothing as the knife has a wire type of pocket clip. Bought this knife on January 10 2018. I like the concept and like the execution of this knife enough to have also bought the blue-handled S110V version of the UK Spyderco on February 02 2018. Very different blade shapes and very different steels in the blades for certain, frame shapes and materials seem the same, so it'll be an interesting year or so of using both knives and see how it works out for me. Konrad.

Great little knife, but the one I recieved has a blade with a hollow grind. It's not an issue, but I did not recieve the exact same knife that is described. The knife is five stars, but I'm dissappointed that I got what I think is an older and discontinued model of this knife for the same price as the most current version.

I am not a knife freak - just a normal bloke who occasionally needs a pocket knife to cut things ;-) Serious knife freaks might say that it could be a little sharper out of the box but it is fine for my purposes. The blade holds an edge adequately for my purposes too - and let's be honest - if you can't sharpen a knife then you probably shouldn't be carrying one. This knife also comes with in "leaf" shape blade - which I think looks better - but in my humble opinion, the drop point is a little easier to live with in terms of function. This is a lovely quality product which fits in the hand well and inspires confidence. The one-handed open operation works like a dream. This knife has a slip-joint and is UK legal - the clever design makes it almost impossible for the blade to close on your finger as there is a neat spot for your finger (away from the cutting edge) which stops the blade from closing. It is light-weight but also feels sturdy. The wire clip on the reverse is more than adequate to keep it in place either in a bag or a pocket. It really is a great every day pocket knife.

Je suis l'heureux possesseur de plusieurs SPYDERCO dont un des premiers modèles importés en France (avec le clip intégré aux plaquettes) ; et tous m 'apportent ce qu'on peut espérer d'un couteau : solidité , facilité d'utilisation , bonne tenue de la coupe . Ce dernier modèle ne déroge pas à cette règle et possède , de surcroît , l'avantage (n'étant pas "à lame bloquante") de pouvoir être porté à peu près partout sans enfreindre certaines règles de sécurité . Quant au reste ; solidité , bonne tenue de coupe , légèreté , type de lame adapté à maintes utilisations courantes . Pour conclure : un excellent EDC ; c'est un SPYDERCO ! Achetez le ... vous ne serez pas déçus ! Cordialement . Jacques D.

Una navaja compacta y liviana,buena construccion muy bien afilada de fabrica con un acero medio,se puede abrir con una mano,bastante ergonomica.Recomendable

Klein, leicht (superleicht!) und nach 2 Tagen via FedEx aus Knoxville (Tennessee, USA) hier zuhause eingetroffen. Mehr geht nicht. Das Messer kam rasiermesserscharf an. Und ich meine rasiermesserscharf. Verarbeitung: 5 Sterne Sicherheit: 5 Sterne Das UKPK ist kein "Flipper". Es kann mit dem Daumen einer Hand geöffnet, aber nicht auf dieselbe Weise geschlossen werden. Dafür sitzt die Feder des Slipjoints mit zuviel Druck auf der Klinge. Für mich genau richtig. Es vermittelt beim Benutzen mehr Sicherheit. Tip: Beim Schneiden unbedingt den "Index-Finger Choil mit benutzen. So erspart man sich, sollte das Messer doch mal zuklappen, böse Verletzungen. Wenn man das Messer dort hält, ist ein ungewolltes Zuklappen fast auszuschließen. Ich glaube, man könnte auf diese Weise sogar leichte Stich-Bewegungen gefahrlos ausführen. Der "Lock", der ja offiziel keiner ist, hält das ohne Probleme aus. Wichtig ist halt nur die Art wie ich das Messer halte. Dieser kleine Freund macht den Anschein, teuer zu sein. Doch bei näherer Betrachtung ist der Preis absolut in Ordnung. Ich besitze noch ein Spyderco C220 Polestar. Es ist auch super cool, aber auch relativ schwer. Das UKPK hingegen ist wirklich kaum schwerer als ein Kugelschreiber in der Hemdbrusttasche. Es trägt mit seinen 8 mm Dicke in keiner Weise auf und fällt auch nicht auf. Dafür sorgt der "Deep-Carry" - Drahtclip. Dieses Messer ist wirklich gelungen und ich würde es mir sofort wieder kaufen. Daher kann ich es auch ohne schlechtes Gewissen uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen. Der Preis tut nur solange weh, bis man das Messer in den Händen hält. Dannach will man es nicht mehr abgeben. Versprochen!

Très mécontent du produit, lame complètement émoussé et produit rouillé