The Meerkat is one of the most novel Spyderco designs ever produced. Its defining feature is its uniqueand sometimes puzzlingPhantom Lock mechanism. Similar to a classic scale-release back lock, it is operated by rotating the butt ends of the handle halves in opposite directions to close the blade. This limited-edition resurrection of the Meerkat design not only makes it available to a new generation of knife fans, but also elevates it with a blade crafted from CPM SPY27. Exclusive to Spyderco, CPM SPY27 is a cobalt-enriched particle metallurgy stainless steel that offers an excellent balance of edge holding, toughness, and corrosion resistance. The full-flat-ground PlainEdge blade of this knife capitalizes on all these qualities to deliver cutting performance far beyond its compact size. It is paired with a handle featuring full stainless steel liners, cobalt blue fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle scales, and a deep-pocket wire clip that is reversible for left or right-side tip-down carry.
- Specs:
- Overall Length: 5.32" (135mm)
- Closed Length: 3.38" (86mm)
- Blade Length: 2" (51mm)
- Cutting Edge Length: 1.68" (43mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.096" (2mm)
- Blade Steel: SPY27
- Edge Style: Plain
- Handle Material: FRN
- Pocket Clip: Yes, right or left hand, tip down
- Lock Type: Phantom
- Weight: 2.4oz
- Country of Origin: Japan