Spyderco Ambitious Lightweight Blue FRN, Satin Plain CPM S35VN (C148PBL)

Ambitious Lightweight Blue FRN, Satin Plain lightweight EDC folding knife from the Value collection, the efficiency of a large knife in a compact package. This model uses CPM S35VN premium stainless steel, leaving a lightweight FRN handle!

CPM S35VN - an American martensitic high-alloy stainless steel with a hardness of 59-61 HRC, one of the best blade steels. Designed to provide better strength compared to CPM S30V, while keeping corrosion resistance at the highest level. Manufactured by US Crucible Industries using the particle metallurgy / Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM) method. The CPM process creates a very homogeneous, high-quality steel with excellent dimensional stability, grindability and ductility compared to steels produced by conventional methods. The chemical composition has been balanced so that it is composed of 0.5% niobium carbides (Nb) along with 3.0% vanadium (V) and 14.0% chromium (Cr) carbides. Replacing some of the niobium carbides with vanadium carbides makes the steel about 15-20% harder than S30V without sacrificing wear resistance, and it is also easier to machine and polish. The improved strength of CPM S35VN also provides better resistance to edge chipping.

Blade - with a wide curved Leaf Shaped (leaf shape) profile, the 3.0mm thick blade provides excellent cutting edge geometry with low friction. The cutting edge is derived with a Full Flat Grind. The Plain Smooth blade extends along the entire length of the blade for powerful cuts. The blade is made of CPM S35VN stainless steel with an elegant Satin finish. Careful placement on the Blade of an enlarged 14mm circular SpyderHole cutout (Spyderco patent) positions the hand to intuitively open the Blade and at the same time increases the spine jimping thumb support hump. Blade locks with a Liner-Lock, Michael Walker jimped liner.

Handle - molded in blue. Bi-Directional Texturing non-slip grips strengthen the grip, even with wet hands. Made of FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon), a fiberglass-reinforced nylon plastic. Metal hourglass clip with 4-way (up/down, right/left) 4-way clip positions. In the back of the Handle lanyard hole, a hole for a cord.

Technical data:
Product number: C148PBL
Product name: Ambitious Lightweight Blue FRN, Satin Plain

Overall length: 149.0 mm / 5.87"
Blade length: 59.0 mm / 2.31"
Blade thickness: 3.0 mm / 0.118"
Handle length: 91.0 mm / 3.58"
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 79.0 g / 2.8 oz

Blade material: CPM S35VN
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Flat
Blade finish: Satin

Handle material: FRN
Handle finish color: Blue
Backspacer material: Stainless Steel (spacer sleeves)
Backspacer color: Gray

Clip: Right/Left, Tip-up/Tip-down
Clip material: Stainless Steel

Pivot mechanism: Washers (washers).
Locking mechanism: Liner Lock
Opening method: Manual, thumb hole
Additional accessories: None

Designer: Spyderco
Brand: Spyderco
Manufacturer: Spyderco Inc., USA
Country of Origin: P.R.C.

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