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