Spyderco Shaman G-10 Black, Black Blade Plain CPMS30V (C229GPBK)

Shaman Black G-10, Black Blade Plain, the impetus for this knife was the iconic Native, Spyderco's flagship product for decades. This advanced folder offers improved ergonomics but in a full-size version. The Shaman is one of the best EDCs out there. Made in Spyderco's factory in the USA (Golden, Colorado).

CPM S30V - one of the best knife steels, corrosion-resistant, mechanical stress-resistant American CPM S30V martensitic powder steel with added carbon, chromium and vanadium with a hardness of 58-59 HRC. Developed by Dick Barber of Crucible Industries in collaboration with knife maker Chris Reeve to offer the best combination of strength, abrasion and corrosion resistance. Manufactured by US Crucible Industries according to the Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM). process. The CPM process yields a very homogeneous, high-quality steel with excellent dimensional stability, grindability and ductility compared to steels produced by conventional methods. The alloy contains 1.45% carbon (C) and a significant admixture of vanadium carbides 4.0% (V) and chromium 10.5% (Cr). Thanks to its properties, it holds sharpness for a very long time and provides high corrosion resistance.

Compression-Lock - patented by Spyderco (made in USA) head locking mechanism. Extremely durable, provides extreme strength and ease of use.

Blade - Drop Point type is coated with black non-reflective DLC (Diamond Like Carbon), one of the most resistant to scratches and abrasion that is used in the knife industry and beyond. Plain blade with Full Flat Grind, provides excellent cutting edge geometry with a sharp tip. Enlarged 14mm round SpyderHole cutout (Spyderco patent) for quick knife opening. Long corrugated thumb rest upper jimping on the back of the blade and finger choil (undercut for index finger between handle and cutting edge) facilitate control of the knife.

Handle - profiled, matt anti-slip G-10 (durable plastic, resistant to high and low temperatures, chemicals). Solid metal hourglass clip (StoneWashed coating) with 4-way clip positions (up/down, right/left). In the back of the handle an enlarged hole for the safety cable.

Skeleton - reinforced with two stainless steel plates to which facings are attached with enlarged torx screws. This provides high strength with little weight of the knife. The open-backed design simplifies cleaning and maintenance of the folder.

Technical data:
Product number: C229GPBK
Name: Shaman G10 Black / Black Blade G-10, Compression Lock PlainEdge
Steel Type: CPMS30V
Blade length: 91.0 mm / 3.58"
Blade thickness: 3.7 mm / 0.145"
Overall length: 210.0 mm / 8.25"
Folded length: 119.0 mm / 4.67"
Weight: 147.0 g / 5.2 oz
Cutting edge type: Plain
Lock type: Compression Lock
Handle type: G-10 Black
Grind Type: Full-Flat
Clip Type: 4-position ambidextrous (Tip-Up/Down)
Country of Manufacture: USA
Manufacturer: Spyderco, U.S.A.

Prepared by: Sharg® company