Spyderco Uptern

The Spyderco UpTern uses an all-stainless-steel construction that gives the knife a clean, cohesive appearance and a reassuringly solid feel. Its 2.82-inch 8Cr13MoV blade is opened through Spyderco’s round thumb hole and secured by a traditional back lock.

The handle’s shaped contours and patterned surface add visual detail while supporting a dependable grip. The result is a straightforward folding design that emphasizes durable materials, mechanical simplicity, and Spyderco’s recognizable design language.

Design and Craftsmanship

• Unified construction: The stainless-steel blade and handle create a durable design with a consistent satin-finished appearance.
• Controlled mechanism: The thumb-operated opening hole and back lock provide direct, deliberate operation.
• Practical steel: 8Cr13MoV offers straightforward sharpening and dependable everyday edge performance.

Sharpening Advice from Apex Edgeworks

This piece is built around a practical working steel chosen for regular use and straightforward maintenance. Light, regular touch-ups will keep it performing its best and help you avoid heavy grinding later.

Maintain Your Edge

Every knife purchased from Apex Edgeworks can be professionally resharpened when the edge eventually wears down. Our sharpening service restores proper edge geometry and cutting performance using professional sharpening systems.

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• Whetstones
• Pocket sharpeners
• Strops

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