Spyderco Police Review - A Legendary Pocket Knife...

The Spyderco Police is a classic pocket knife design. It was originally created for law enforcement professionals for use as a fighting knife (kinda like the Spyderco Civilian) and it's a design that has stood the test of time and become a bit of a legend in the knife world…

And in this Spyderco Police review, we’re going to see if this knife actually lives up to the legend…

We’ll start by taking a closer look at the locking mechanism that it uses...

Locking Mechanism On The Spyderco Police...

The locking mechanism on the Spyderco Police is the Back Lock. The Back Lock is a very common locking system on pocket knives, and there are many reasons why…

It’s a very simple system and it also creates a strong lock up. It works by incorporating a rocker arm with a lug on the end of it…

That lug engages with a notch in the tang of the blade, and it ends up locking the blade out very securely when the blade is deployed…

You close the blade by pressing in the release bar on the back of the knife handle, but the resale bar on the Police has an extra safety feature…

There is a scalloped portion on the release bar which is called a Boye Dent. The Boye Dent basically helps prevent you from accidentally unlocking your blade if you happen to grip the knife too tightly…

It’s a pretty cool safety feature that you get included with the Police.

Blade Steel On The Spyderco Police...

The blade steel on the Spyderco Police is VG-10. VG-10 is an awesome blade steel for several reasons…

It was created in Japan, and at first, it was intended to be used in the knives of Japanese chefs. Eventually, many knife manufacturers starting using it including Spyderco…

VG-10 is known for taking a fine edge and holding that edge for a fairly long period of time. It also resists rust and corrosion pretty well…

...and it’s not a really difficult steel to sharpen either, the way some high quality blade steels are. All in all, it's a very worthy blade steel, and it will serve you well on the Police.

Size Of The Spyderco Police...

The Spyderco Police is a pretty large knife. It has a blade that comes in at 4.15 inches long, and the handle is 5.32 inches long…

That means the overall length of the Police is around 9.47 inches long when the blade is deployed. So as I said it’s a large knife, but that being said, it’s still pretty comfortable to carry around in your pocket all day. 

Handle Material On The Police...

The handle on the Spyderco Police is stainless steel. It has a satin finish to it, and it looks very sleek. In addition to looking good, the stainless steel is a great handle material for many reasons…

First of all, it's incredibly strong. That’s pretty important especially on a knife that is intended for fighting and self defense…

In addition to that, it actually gives you a decent amount of traction and it’s very comfortable to hold in your hand when you’re using the knife…

It’s not the lightest material that you can get when it comes to knife handles, but it is shaped well and very thin, which actually makes the knife pretty comfortable to carry around in your pocket.

Pocket Clip On The Police...

The pocket clip on the Police is fully adjustable. You can set the knife up to carry tip up or tip down, and the clip can be positioned on either side of the knife…

I like that Spyderco gives you the option with this design to carry tip up or tip down, and the fact that you can place the pocket clip on either side of the knife means that you can easily set the knife up for left handed or right handed carry...

So all in all, the clip design on the Police is very good.

Spyderco Police Review - Conclusion…

In conclusion, I think the Spyderco Police lives up to its legendary reputation. It’s an awesome pocket knife because it has a strong and secure locking system…

The VG-10 blade steel performs very well. It’s a great size for defensive use but still comfortable to carry, and the handle is very strong and comfortable…

Now if you want to learn more about the Police, click here to go to a comparison that will go into detail about the many benefits of this classic pocket knife.

Spyderco Matriarch Review - A Mean-Looking Pocket Knife…

The Spyderco Matriarch is one mean-looking knife. It’s actually a slightly smaller version of the Spyderco Civilian, and both are designed to be defensive fighting knives…

And in this Spyderco Matriarch review we’re going to take a look at all of the important features on the knife. We’ll start by discussing the locking mechanism...

Locking Mechanism On The Spyderco Matriarch...

The Spyderco Matriarch uses the Back Lock locking mechanism. If you don’t know, the Back Lock is a very proven and very common locking system on folding pocket knives…

And there are really two main reasons why it is such a common locking mechanism. It’s very simple and very strong…

It works by incorporating a rocker arm that has a lug on the end of it. The lug engages with a notch in the tang of the blade…

The result is a very strong lock up. In addition to that, the Matriarch features something called the Boye Dent…

Basically, the Boye Dent is a scalloped portion on the release bar, and it’s important because it helps prevent you from accidentally unlocking the blade if you grip the knife too hard…

It’s a simple feature, but an important one I think, racially on a knife that is designed to be used as a self defense tool.

Blade Steel On The Spyderco Matriarch...

The blade steel on the Spyderco Matriarch is VG-10. VG-10 is a great knife steel for many reasons.

It was created in Japan and originally was intended to be used in the construction of Japanese Chefs knives. Today it’s used by many knife manufacturers, Spyderco uses it in many of their most popular designs…

Now VG-10 is popular because it resists rust and corrosion pretty well. In addition to that, it takes a fine edge and can hold that edge through a lot of use…

And when you do eventually wear down your edge, VG-10 isn’t a really difficult steel to sharpen. So like I said, it’s a great knife steel, and to make it even better, it’s not crazy expensive the way some other high quality knife steels are.

Size Of The Spyderco Matriarch…

Like I mentioned earlier, the Matriarch is a little bit smaller than it’s big brother, the Spyderco Civilian, but it’s still a relatively large knife…

The blade comes in at 3.57 inches long, and the handle is 4.98 inches long…

So the overall length on the Matriarch is around 8.55 inches long when the blade is locked out. I do want to add that even though it’s a decent size folding knife, it’s still pretty comfortable to carry around in your pocket.

Handle Material On The Matriarch...

The handle on the Matriarch is made from fiberglass reinforced nylon or FRN. FRN is a great handle material for a number of reasons…

First of all, FRN is extremely lightweight. It is still strong enough to handle pretty much any abuse you throw at it, but it’s super lightweight which makes the knife more comfortable to carry around in your pocket all day…

In addition to that, FRN is very comfortable to grasp in your hand, and when it’s textured properly (as is the case on the Matriarch) it allows you to grip the knife very solidly.

Pocket Clip On The Matriarch...

The pocket clip on the Matriarch gives you a lot of adjustability. Unlike with the Spyderco Civilian which limits you to tip up or tip down right handed carry…

...with the Civilian you can set the clip up for tip up or tip down carry, and it can be installed on either side of the knife.

That means you can set the Matriarch up for left handed or right handed carry, and it gives you as the user a lot of control over how you carry the knife.

Spyderco Matriarch Review - Conclusion…

In conclusion, I think the Spyderco Matriarch is an awesome pocket knife for several reasons. It has a simple and strong locking mechanism.

The VG-10 blade steel performs very well. It’s a great size to carry and to use as a defensive tool. And the handle is very comfortable to hold…

Now if you would like to learn more about the Matriarch then go to www.knifetrackers.com to see how it stacks up against another popular design from Spyderco.

Check it out and I’ll see you later!

Spyderco Civilian Review - An Amazing Knife With A Cool History...

Spyderco has come out with some really classic knife designs over the years…

One of those knives is the Civilian which was originally created as a defensive knife for DEA agents back in the day… 

And in this Spyderco Civilian Review, we’re going to see why this knife has become a bit of a legend, and why so many people are still seeking it out to this day…

Let’s start by going over the locking mechanism...

Locking Mechanism On The Spyderco Civilian...

The locking mechanism on the Spyderco Civilian is a Back Lock. The back lock is a very common locking system when it comes to folding pocket knives…

People love it because it’s very simple and very strong. It works by incorporating a rocker that has a lug on the end of it…

That lug engages with a notch in the tang of the blade. The result is a very strong lock up when the blade is deployed…

Additionally, the Civilian has a Boye Dent. This is a scalloped portion on the release bar, which will help prevent you from accidentally unlocking the blade if you happen to grip the handle too tightly…

It’s a good extra safety feature to have, especially on a knife like the Civilian which is designed for self-defense. 

Blade Steel On The Spyderco Civilian...

The blade steel on the Spyderco Civilian is VG-10. VG-10 is a fantastic blade steel, and there are several reasons why…

First of all, it was created in Japan with the intention of being used in Japanese chef’s knives. Eventually, it caught on with knife manufacturers, and today, Spyderco uses it in many of their most popular designs…

VG-10 is popular because it takes a fine edge and holds that edge for a pretty long period of time. It also doesn’t take a huge amount of effort or resharpen the way some knife steels do…

In addition to that, it also does a good job at resisting rust and corrosion, and it's a relatively affordable steel considering how well it performs as a blade material…

So in the end, VG-10 is an awesome choice of blade steel on the Civilian.

Size Of The Spyderco Civilian...

The Spyderco Civilian is a relatively large folding knife because it’s designed to be a fighting knife. It has a blade length that measures in at 4.09 inches long and the handle length is 5.20 inches long…

All that means that the overall length on the Civilian is around 9.29 inches when the blade is deployed. So as I said, it’s a pretty large knife when all is said and done (the Matriarch is kind of a smaller version of the Civilian).

Handle Material On The Spyderco Civilian...

The handle material on the Civilian is G-10. G-10 is a wonderful handle material on a pocket knife for many reasons…

First of all, it's a strong material that is going to hold up through tons and tons of abuse, which is important when you're talking about a defensive knife…

Secondly, it’s extremely comfortable to hold in your hand. It just feels good, which is probably why it’s such a popular knife handle material in general…

Last, it gives you a great amount of traction, so you can really get a good grip on the knife when you’re using it. Again, an extremely important feature when you’re talking about a defensive knife.

Pocket Clip On The Civilian...

The pocket clip on the Civilians Has some adjustability but is a little bit limited. It is two-position adjustable which means you can set the knife up to be carried tip up or tip down…

The downside to the clip design on the Civilian is that you are limited to right-handed carry because you can’t swap the clip to either side of the knife…

That’s kind of a bummer, but not a big deal if you are right-handed.

Spyderco Civilian Review - Conclusion…

So in the end, I think the Spyderco Civilian is an amazing pocket knife. It has a strong locking system. The blade steel is very solid and holds a fine edge…

It’s a great size for self-defense, but still comfortable to carry in your pocket, and the handle is comfortable and gives you a good hold on the knife…

Now if you want even more information about the Civilian, go to this website and you’ll see how it compares to a very similar knife from Spyderco, the Matriarch… 

Well, that’s all for now! See you later!

Spyderco Paramilitary 3 Review - An Amazing Pocket Knife!

The Spyderco Paramilitary 3 is a very cool pocket knife. It’s actually a smaller version of the Paramilitary 2 (which is already a smaller version of the Spyderco Military model)...

And in this Spyderco Paramilitary 3 review, we’re going to go over all the major features for you. Questions like ‘what is the blade steel on the Para 3?’ and ‘what locking mechanism does the Paramilitary 3 use?’ will be answered…

And in the end, you’ll have a good idea of all the benefits that this knife has to offer. We’ll start by describing the locking mechanism used on the Para 3...

Locking Mechanism On The Spyderco Paramilitary 3...

The Spyderco Paramilitary 3 has a really cool locking mechanism. It’s called the Compression Lock, and it's a locking system that was designed and patented by Spyderco…

It’s a very strong system, and it allows you to deploy the blade on the Para 3 very smoothly too. It works by utilizing a leaf-like spring that splits away from the liner…

The spring then wedges against a ramp on the tang of the blade and an anvil or stop pin…

All that leads to a really solid lock up when the blade is out, and because of that, you’ll usually find the Compression Lock on a number of Spyderco’s more high-end knife designs…

So all that said, it's a fantastic locking mechanism.

Blade Steel On The Spyderco Paramilitary 3...

The Spyderco Paramilitary 3 can be found in a number of different blade steels, but 2 of the most common are CPM S30V and CPM S110V…

CPM S30V is a fantastic blade steel. It takes a fine edge, and it holds its edge for a long time and a lot of use…

It also resists rust and corrosion really well, and it does take too much time and effort to sharpen it when you eventually wear down the edge on your Para 3…

It’s a great knife steel, and it will serve well in pretty much any scenario a pocket knife is being used…

Now CPM S110V is pretty much as good as you can get when it comes to blade steel. It takes a very fine edge, and it holds that edge for what seems like forever…

It also resists corrosion extremely well, but there are a couple of negatives when it comes to CPM S110V…

The first negative is that it's extremely expensive, so the cost of your Paramilitary 3 will go up, and the second is that it is very tedious and difficult to sharpen…

Luckily, you won’t have to sharpen it too much though because it's also extremely difficult to wear down the edge…

In the end, both of these blade steels are amazing, and it just depends on the price you’re willing to pay for the knife because the S110V will cost you a bit more money.  

The Size Of The Spyderco Para 3...

Like I mentioned earlier, the Paramilitary 3 is a smaller version of the Paramilitary 2 (and the Spyderco Military). So it's a fairly compact knife that is designed to be an everyday carry knife…

The blade on the Para 3 is around 2.95 inches long, and the handle is 4.29 inches long. So the overall length of the Paramilitary 3 is 7.24 inches long when the blade is deployed…

It's a fairly handy size that is comfortable to carry around in your pocket, but at the same time, it's big enough to handle some pretty tough cutting tasks (much like the Chaparral). 

The Handle Material Of The Paramilitary 3...

Like it’s bigger brothers the Para 2 and the Military model, the Paramilitary 3 has a textured G-10 handle…

G-10 is a fantastic handle material. It’s extremely comfortable to hold in your hand, and the texturing gives you a really solid grip on the knife when you’re using it to cut…

It’s also a very durable material, and it's also not as heavy as some other common handle materials that are used.

The Pocket Clip On The Spyderco Para 3...

The pocket clip on the Paramilitary 3 is completely adjustable. You can set the clip up for tip up carry or tip down carry, and you can put the clip on either side of the knife…

So no matter if you prefer tip up or tip down carry or if you are left-handed or right-handed, you can set the Para 3 up for any carry position you prefer.

Spyderco Paramilitary 3 Review - Conclusion…

So in the end, I think the Paramilitary 3 is a great pocket knife for several reasons. It has a really cool locking mechanism that is very strong and very smooth…

It comes in two amazing types of blade steel. It’s a compact size which makes it very comfortable to carry. It has a comfortable and strong handle material…

And it has a fully adjustable pocket clip. Now if you want to learn more about the Paramilitary 3 and how it stacks up against another very popular Spyderco design, then Click Here and you’ll be taken to a website that goes through an in-depth comparison and gives even more detail about the Paramilitary 3 and if it's the right knife for you. 

Spyderco Chaparral Review - One Of The Best Pocket Knives Out There!

The Chaparral is a really cool knife design from Spyderco…

It’s compact, and it functions very well as an EDC pocket knife. And in this Spyderco Chaparral review, we’re going to go over all of the important features that make this knife great…

We’ll start by taking a look at the locking mechanism...

Locking Mechanism On The Spyderco Chaparral...

The locking mechanism on the Spyderco Chaparral is the Back Lock. The Back Lock is actually a very common locking system not just for Spyderco but for many knife manufacturers…

The reasons why it’s such a common system are that it’s simple, it’s easy to operate, and it’s strong. It works by using a rocker arm with a lug on the end of it…

The rocker arm pivots and the lug engages with a notch that’s found in the tang of the blade. The result is a very strong lock up, and on the Chaparral the deployment of the blade is very smooth.

Blade Steel On The Chaparral...

The blade steel on the Chaparral is CTS XHP which is a fantastic knife steel for several reasons. First of all, it does a great job at resisting rust and corrosion…

It also takes a fine edge, and it will hold that edge for a long time and through a lot of use. And in addition to that, it's not too tedious or difficult to resharpen when the edge does eventually wear down.

So in the end, it's a great blade steel, and it's what you should expect on a more high-end Spyderco. 

Size Of The Spyderco Chaparral...

The Spyderco Chaparral is a fairly compact pocket knife. The blade is 2.80 inches long and the handle is 3.60 inches long…

So when the blade is deployed on the Chaparral the overall length is around 6.40 inches long. So like I said, the Chaparral is a fairly small and compact knife (like the Para 3), but it’s still has a lot of cutting potential…

That makes it a wonderful choice for an EDC knife because you carry it around comfortably in your pocket all day, and still have a knife that cuts really well. 

Handle Materials On The Spyderco Chaparral...

The Chaparral can be had in a number of different handle materials including carbon fiber, G-10, and fiberglass reinforced nylon…

The Carbon fiber handles are great because they’re extremely strong but also extremely lightweight at the same time…

They’re also very comfortable in your hand, and they look very sleek. The G-10 handles are also very strong and very comfortable to hold in your hand…

They feel great and give you a huge amount of traction when you’re using the knife. Last, the Fiberglass reinforced nylon grips are ultra lightweight…

They’re also the least expensive which will help you keep the price down when you’re buying your knife. 

Pocket Clip On The Chaparral...

The pocket clip on the Spyderco Chaparral gives you a fair amount of adjustability…

It is a wire style clip, which helps keep the weight down on the knife, and it sets you up for tip up carry only. Tip down carry is not an option with the Chaparral, which is kind of a bummer, but it’s not too big a deal…

You can switch the clip to either side of the knife which is very important because it allows you to set the knife up for left-handed or right-handed carry…

And overall it’s a very comfortable knife to carry around in your pocket all day long.

Spyderco Chaparral Review - Conclusion…

In the end, I think the Chaparral is a fantastic offering from Spyderco. I mean, it has a very solid locking mechanism. The blade steel is very high quality….

It’s a very compact size so it's comfortable to carry all day, handle gives you a fair amount of traction and feels great in your hand. And the pocket clip is functional and adjustable. I think it's a great knife for anyone looking to up their EDC game…

Now if you want even more information about the Chaparral go to knifetrackers.com and you’ll see how it stacks up against another very popular knife design from Spyderco…

I hope you enjoyed the review! See ya later!