The Spyderco ARK "Always Ready Knife" is a compact and reliable neck knife that offers exceptional grip control and universal carry convenience. Made with high-quality materials, this knife is perfect for any outdoor enthusiast.
The heart of the ARK is its deeply curved clip-point blade. This blade, made from H-1 steel, ensures exceptional edge geometry and packs as much edge length as possible into its compact design. Whether you need to cut through ropes, cords, or packaging, the ARK's sharp and durable blade will get the job done effortlessly.
To enhance its usability and functionality, Spyderco has molded a fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) handle directly onto the blade's tang. This not only provides a comfortable grip but also incorporates Spyderco's proven Bi-Directional Texturing pattern. With this textured handle, you'll have unparalleled grip control, even when the knife is wet or your hands are sweaty.
Carrying the ARK is hassle-free with its neck sheath. This sheath supports the weight of the knife and resists the force of a rapid drawstroke, ensuring easy access whenever you need it. Unlike traditional neck knives with paracord lanyards that can turn against the wearer as a choking weapon, this design prioritizes your safety.
With the Spyderco ARK, you get a reliable and versatile knife that is lightweight and portable. Its 2.96" blade, compact size, and overall length of 4.98" make it an ideal everyday carry for outdoor adventures or emergency situations. Created with top-notch craftsmanship and originating from Japan, this knife is built to last.
| Specifications | |
| Brand | Spyderco |
| Designer | John Shirley, Sam Owens |
| Model | ARK |
| Model Number | FB35PBK |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 2.5 |
| Blade Material | H-1 |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Handle Color | Black |
| Handle Material | FRN |
| Knife Weight | 0.2 |
| Knife Type | Fixed Blade |
| Point | Clip |
| Sheath Include | Yes |
| Sheath Included | Yes |
| Sheath Material | FRN |
| Total Length | 4.98 |
Quick! List the most respected and innovative knife companies you can think of. If you know anything about knives, Spyderco is somewhere near the top. Spyderco Inc. makes some of the most unique and downright bizarre knife designs you'll see on the market, but from the number of passionate fans discussing, debating, and learning everything they can about Spyderco knives, it's clear that the company has done something right.
From the Glesser Family and the Spyderco Crew:
Since starting Spyderco we've been told our knives are different, peculiar, even out there. All true. Thinking beyond established knife industry barriers allowed us to introduce new and radical innovations to the knife culture including: One-hand opening, serrations on a folder and a clip to attach a knife to a pocket.
We didn't go into business to rake in a mountain of dough we're here for more selfish reasons- indulging our passion for creating knives. Spyderco is definitely out of the norm in the knife industry in our dedication to researching and developing fresh, improved and better performing materials all with function and reliability being key.
Someone once said to Sal Glesser, Spyderco's owner, 'You must design in the dark because your knives look so strange.' True again. Our recognizable appearance is a result of designing ergonomic functional tools rather than applying lipstick and nylons to a pocketknife. We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable.
Making knives that consistently deliver reliable high-performance requires an ongoing commitment to testing. In our million-dollar testing facility we examine edge retention with a CATRA machine, look for rust development with Q-FOG, check the force needed to open and close a knife. We also repeatedly test for stress, wear, optimal heat-treating and actively search for higher quality, performance enhancing steels and materials.
As a customer you probably don't think about this, or much care, but it allows us to put forth a promise. When you purchase a Spyderco you are buying a high-quality reliable cutting tool designed and manufactured for peak performance and ergonomic comfort. Those Who Know Carry Spyderco.
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