Folding Knife 2.45" CPM-15V Stonewashed Plain Blade, Brown G10 Handles, Compression Lock
The Spyderco MicroJimbo CPM 15V C264GPBN15V Brown G10, Sprint Run is a premium Sprint Run edition of the well-known MicroJimbo. This version has a blade made of CPM 15V steel and the distinctive brown colour that comes with the CPM 15V Sprint Run series. Spyderco's CPM 15V steel knives are further enhanced by a specialised heat treatment developed by renowned custom knife maker Shawn Houston. You will recognise these knives by Shawn Houston's ‘Triple B’ logo engraved on the back of the blade.
This Sprint Run edition is a limited edition, and it's only available while stocks last!
The Spyderco MicroJimbo is a smaller version of the famous YoJimbo, a cool pocket knife designed by Michael Janich. Janich is a respected expert in the field of self-defence. In contrast to its bigger brother, the compact size of the MicroJimbo makes it perfect for EDC. Use it as a utility knife, or as a back-up to your larger knife.
The Spyderco MicroJimbo CPM 15V C264GPBN15V Brown G10, Sprint Run pocket knife, Michael Janich design is a nice EDC knife in the colour brown. With its blade length of 6.2 cm, it's a compact pocket knife that effortlessly fits inside your pocket. You can also notice this in the weight of 80 g. You'll barely notice you're carrying it with you!
Opening the Spyderco MicroJimbo CPM 15V C264GPBN15V Brown G10, Sprint Run pocket knife, Michael Janich design with one hand is very easy thanks to the thumb hole. Once opened, the sturdy Compression Lock ensures that the blade is locked and won't accidentally close during use. The Compression Lock is an invention by Sal Glesser and his son Eric Glesser of Spyderco. In terms of operation, it's kind of like a reverse liner lock. However, in practice, the Compression Lock is much stronger. This is because the lock wedges laterally between the blade tang and the stop pin, rather than just making contact with the blade. What's more, a Compression Lock has a very high 'fidget factor'.
The blade of this Spyderco is made of CPM 15V steel. CPM 15V is an extremely wear-resistant tool steel manufactured by Crucible Industries in the USA. This steel is famous for its excellent sharpness retention, which is a result of the high level of vanadium carbides (14.5%). Compared to CPM S30V, M4 or even S90V, CPM 15V stays sharp even longer, but it is harder to sharpen and less tough. This means it is especially suitable for cutting tasks where maximum sharpness retention is more important than toughness.
The blade of this knife is enhanced with a 'satin finish'. This is a chic and tasteful finish that is very popular.
The Spyderco MicroJimbo CPM 15V C264GPBN15V Brown G10, Sprint Run pocket knife, Michael Janich design features a handle made from G10 and measures 9.6 cm in length. G10 is a composite material made of glass fibre and synthetic resin. With its subtle texture, G10 feels great in hand and offers plenty of grip. Moreover, it is incredibly strong, so it can take a beating.
Spyderco is one of the world's leading knife companies. Many innovations were made by this brand, think of the pocket clip, the thumb hole, a large range of locking mechanisms, but also steel types. It's safe to say the knife world would have looked very different indeed without Spyderco.
Spyderco was founded in 1976 by Sal and Gail Glesser. Interestingly, they didn't start out selling knives. The first product Sal and Gail sold was a soldering tool, which they sold travelling around markets. Then came a sharpening system, causing Sal to start experimenting with pocket knives. In his quest for a knife that was easier to open with one hand, he came up with the idea for a round thumb hole while experimenting. A stroke of pure genius.
Today, the next generation is at the helm of Spyderco. Eric Glesser, the son of Sal and Gail, works hard every day to further establish Spyderco as a leading knife brand.