Spyderco Sage
Each knife in Spyderco's Sage series honors a folding-knife lock and its inventor. The Sage 5 is the tribute to Spyderco's own Compression Lock.
The Sage 6 uses a button-release Compression Lock pioneered by custom maker Kevin Smock. Both have 3" blades and are made in Taiwan.
Spyderco Sage Specs
| Model number | C123 |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 3 in |
| Overall length | 7.13 in |
| Closed length | 4.17 in |
| Weight | 2.7 oz (Sage 5 Lightweight), 3.1 oz (Sage 6) |
| Blade steel | CPM S30V (standard) |
| Handle | FRN, G-10 or carbon fiber/G-10 laminate |
| Lock | Compression Lock (Sage 5), button-release Compression Lock (Sage 6) |
| Made in | Taiwan |
Specs are for the standard model. Sprint Runs, Salt and other versions can differ, so check each product listing.
Spyderco Sage FAQ
What is the Sage series?
A line of knives that each showcase a different folding-knife lock and the person who created it.
How does the Sage 6 lock work?
It is a Compression Lock that you release by pressing a button instead of pushing the lock bar.
What steels does the Sage 5 come in?
CPM S30V is standard. There are versions in CPM SPY27, Maxamet, CPM REX 121 and CPM MagnaCut.
Also see: Para 3, Chaparral, Caribbean, or all Spyderco knives.