![]() The large trademarked Round Hole TMin the blade is perfectly sized for opening the Subvert with the thumb, single handed. Hover over the photos below for captions, click on an image to open a full size slideshow.Ĭonstructed of CPM-S30V stainless steel, the 4.125-inch drop point blade has a slight recurve which helps give the Subvert a deep belly for excellent slicing and skinning, while giving more length to the cutting edge without adding length to the blade. This does make the presentation side of the knife cleaner but given its purpose I think it could have done with the option of providing the means to switch to left hand carry. The pocket clip is set up for right hand, tip up carry only. With that said, having carried it, it does make up for its size in functionality. 784-inch at the widest – is a bit filling in the pocket. The 5.11-inch closed length of the Subvert is a little long for pocket carry (but not prohibitively so) and the width of the handle –. Although it would take away slightly from the overall look of the knife, I personally would round off the hard lines of the handle and opt for comfort over aesthetics. However, I will say that the hard lines of the handle and liner can tend to cut into the hand and cause some hot spots in various places during extended use. The lines of the Subvert are very striking and the spots where the grey titanium liner protrude from the handle really set the whole presentation off nicely. “So, right off the bat the orange G-10 scales, set off by the grey titanium liner, really jumped out at me the first time I saw it.” At the butt of the handle is a slight rise in the liner, exposing a small lanyard hole, just big enough to fit a paracord lanyard for added retention. The handle swells slightly at the butt for increased retention during draw cuts, while the finger groove holds the hand in place solidly during any kind of stabbing or drilling work. The texture on the scales is very grippy and the ergonomics of the handle fit the hand well. So, right off the bat the orange G-10 scales, set off by the grey titanium liner, really jumped out at me the first time I saw it. I will admit, I like orange, especially on a knife. When I first saw this knife, I had two thoughts: 1 – Wow! This knife is super cool looking. However, that does not mean that I cannot be convinced that a folder can make a good bushcrafting knife.Īs is the case with the Spyderco Subvert. I’ll be honest, I have always been a little dubious when it comes to using a folder for hard core bushcrafting, due to the safety risks that can be presented. Having camped my whole life I am typically drawn to any knife that looks like it has serious bushcrafting potential and the Subvert surely fit that mold. When the prototypes were brought out my eyes went immediately to the Subvert. The Spyderco Subvert Bridges the Gap Between Hard Core Fieldcraft and the Portability of a Folding Knifeīushcraft folders are not a new concept, but it is not exactly a crowded market either.Ībout a year ago my brother and I went up to the Spyderco factory for a visit and were treated to the upcoming line of knives. To allow the Subvert to be easily carried and keep it available for immediate access, its handle includes a polished stainless steel pocket clip configured for right-side, tip-up carry.The Spyderco Subvert is a great addition to any outdoor loadout. A portion of the matte-finished liners is also exposed to allow access to a lanyard hole and to complement the aesthetics of machined accents on the knife’s pivot pin. ![]() They are capped by contoured orange G-10 scales and joined by a matching G-10 backspacer that provides additional strength while allowing an easy-to-clean open-backed construction style. The Subvert’s handle is built on a framework of thick, skeletonized titanium liners that give it outstanding structural strength and form the foundation of its stout LinerLock mechanism. The satin-finished blade also has a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole™ and rides on twin ball-bearing pivot washers that ensure an ultra-smooth one-hand-opening action. Its dramatically styled blade is crafted from CPM® S30V® particle metallurgy stainless steel and features a broad profile, pronounced belly, and full-flat grind for maximum edge length and extreme cutting performance. Curved Knives, Martial Arts and Training Itemsĭesigned by Israeli goldsmith and custom knifemaker Nati Amor, the Spyderco Subvert faithfully translates all the key qualities of his handcrafted “Sabotage” design into a premium-quality production folder.
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