Designed by Argentinean custom knifemaker Javier Vogt, the Tropen is an elegant synthesis of Spyderco’s Compression Lock® mechanism and three different one-hand opening options. Its broad, dramatically curved blade is full-flat ground from CPM® S30V® stainless steel and includes an index-finger flipper, Spyderco’s Trademark Round Hole™, and a stylized Emerson Opening Feature that can be used to automatically open the knife as it is drawn from the pocket. Together, these features support a full scope of opening techniques and are further enhanced by low-friction ball-bearing washers on each side of the blade’s pivot.
The satin-finished blade housed in a stylish handle featuring G-10 scales, a partial G-10 backspacer, and nested skeletonized stainless steel liners. The polished scales are gently radiused for a comfortable grip and their interiors precision machined to house the nested liners, which form the foundation of the knife’s high-strength Compression Lock mechanism. To ensure convenient carry and support the use of the Emerson Opening Feature, the Tropen includes a stainless steel hourglass clip configured for right-side, tip-up carry.
Specifications:- Overall Length: 9.13" (232mm)
- Blade Length: 4.02" (102mm)
- Steel: CPM S30V
- Closed Length: 5.11" (130mm)
- Edge Length: 3.95" (100mm)
- Weight: 4.2oz (119g)
- Blade Thickness: 0.138" (3.5mm)
- Handle: G-10
- Clip Position: Right
- Tip Carry Position: Tip-Up
- Lock Type: Compression
- Grind: Full-Flat
- Sheath: N/A
- Origin: Taiwan