Looking at the new Spyderco knives, this seems to be the year of the Wharncliffe blade. The company has several of their popular models now available with that blade configuration. Lightweight versions of the Cara Cara 2, Endela, Harrier 2, Robin 2, Meadowlark 2 will all be available with Wharncliffe blades.

Spyderco’s new Stovepipe

New Spyderco Knives: Stretch 2 XL Lightweight, Stovepipe

The Stretch 2 XL Lightweight is another new version of a perennial favorite. First offered with hunters in mind, the knife has evolved into a top EDC choice with its straight spine. The Stretch 2 XL Lightweight is larger than previous versions with an overall length of 8.85 inches open, 4.97 inches closed and with a 3.92-inch blade of VG-10 stainless steel. This lightweight model, with its FRN (fiberglass-reinforced nylon) handle, make this easy to carry at just 2.7 ounces. The MSRP is $160.50.

If you love titanium, take a look at another of the new Spyderco knives, the Stovepipe. This cleaver-shaped folder was inspired by custom maker David Rydbom’s “Bill the Butcher” design, and is named after the top hat worn by the infamous 19th Century gang leader William Poole. The Stovepipe features a 2.78-inch blade of CPM 20CV steel with a deep hollow grind. The handle is made of two solid slabs of titanium. The back spacer and pocket clip are made of titanium too. The Stovepipe is an unusual, but solidly built knife. The MSRP is $600.

If you’re ready to update your kitchen knives, be aware that Spyderco has added new knives to it Murray Carter Collection with its new Minarai Series that features a Petty, Nakiri, Gyuto, Funayuki, and Bunka Bocho models.

Spyderco titanium cup

Spyderco titanium canteen cup

More Than Knives, Accessories Too

If you want some Spyderco accessories to go along with your knives, there’s the portable Webfoot sharpener ($85) that’s made from a single piece of carbon steel coated with the abrasive Cubic Boron Nitride. Rest the sharpener on a flat surface and it provides the perfect angle for sharpening most blades. It can be used for sharpening serrated edges and scissors too. Other Spyderco branded items now available are the Travel Ti ($80), which is a titanium cup with folding handles shaped to accept a GI-style canteen, and three different Spyderco ball caps ($25).

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