My favorite part, however, is probably the lock. Housed in the handle’s spine, you’ll find the brand’s legendary Compression lock. However, instead of operating like a liner lock, this one is button-actuated, making it easier to operate without sacrificing its strength.
As a couple of finishing touches, it also has a reversible tip-up pocket clip, a lanyard hole and a slick pivot. Unless you’re a Spyderco purist who only wants leaf-shaped blades (like the legendary Para 3), this knife is magnificent.
Pricing and availability
Interestingly, the Spyderco Smock Sprint Run Cru-Wear EDC knife is a dealer-only release, meaning you can’t buy it directly from the brand. However, you can snag it on Blade HQ for $278 (down from its $340 MSRP).
It’s important to note that this grail-worthy knife won’t stay in stock for long, even at that high price.