| Spyderco is well known for making knives that | | | | 4. Jimping or thumb grooves on the back of the |
| combine great looks and superb ergonomics at a | | | | blade allows you to apply direct pressure when |
| reasonable price. Their Sage folding knife designed | | | | making precise cuts or when you need to rip |
| is no exception. I recently got a good deal on the | | | | through something in a hurry. |
| Sage and here are my honest opinions: | | | | 5. Instead of using a thumb stud, Spyderco |
| What I like about the knife: | | | | decided to use a thumb hole. This feature not |
| 1. Your fingers are protected against lock failure | | | | only allows for easy one handed opening, but you |
| thanks to the super-tough liner lock. My knife has | | | | won't need to worry about getting replacement |
| no movement when in the locked position, either | | | | thumb studs. |
| side to side or up and down. Opening and closing | | | | 6. Ambidextrous pocket clip makes right or left |
| the knife is very smooth and one handed opening | | | | handed carry a breeze. |
| is no problem. | | | | What I didn't like: |
| 2. The 3 inch drop point blade is crafted from high | | | | I wish that the same design was offered with half |
| quality S30V stainless steel. Your knife will be | | | | or full serrations. This knife is only available with a |
| comfortable enough and legal to carry with you | | | | plain edge at the moment. |
| almost anywhere, but large enough to perform | | | | Overall: |
| most utility tasks easily. | | | | Spyderco's Sage folding knife continues their |
| 3. Spyderco uses an impressive handle that | | | | tradition of high quality cutting tools at a |
| features deeply checkered carbon fiber. The | | | | reasonable price. I highly recommend the Sage as |
| handle not only looks nice, but feels very | | | | either an everyday utility knife or tactical knife for |
| comfortable in your hand. Perfect for an | | | | military, police or emergency personnel. |
| everyday work knife. | | | | |