Spyderco UKPK Slipjoint

It’s no big secret that the laws regarding knives and carrying them in public are much stricter in Europe than in the USA.
However, Spyderco was one of the first major manufacturers to address this problem, and with the UKPK (UK Penknife) has created a kind of European classic in its own range, which even meets the very strict laws in the UK.
Two important factors come together here: although the UKPK – thanks to the Spyderholes – can be opened with one hand, the blade does not lock when open, but is held by a strong back spring (similar to a Swiss Army knife, for example).

This allows you to carry the UKPK perfectly legally.

However, despite its small size, lack of locking mechanism and extremely lightweight construction, the UKPK is a highly functional pocket knife. The thin blade proves to be a real cutting devil in everyday EDC thanks to the raised flat grind and shows that Spyderco really had a cutting tool in mind here and not a folding crowbar. The built-in CTS BD1 steel is very corrosion resistant and also easy to bring back to razor sharpness after use.

The FRN (Fiber Reinforced Nylon) handle scales do not require steel plates underneath and ensure a construction that is as light as it is sturdy. At a mere 48 grams, the UKPK hardly adds any weight in your pocket.

The deep-carry pocket clip can be mounted on the left or right side, which makes the knife interesting for left-handers as well.

All in all, with the UKPK you get a really highly suitable EDC pocket knife which not only complies with local legislation, but also proves to be a loyal companion.