Spyderco ARK knife

Some knives are born of a need and Spyderco’s tiny and unique ARK (always ready knife) is such. Envisioned by John Shirley (US Army combat veteran) and helped by his friend Sam Owens; this compact design is intended to be worn around the neck for last ditch self defence.

The reason - US service personal were being attacked when off duty on bases in Afghanistan by foreign nationals and also members of other coalition forces in shower facilities. The blade is made of H-1, a nitrogen-based alloy steel that’s rust-proof and offers a clip point, 2”, hollow-ground curved edge and a Bi-directional, fibreglass reinforced nylon (FRN), non-slip handle. This fits into a square, injection-moulded polymer sheath that is suspended from the wearers neck by a ball chain, which will break away under too much pressure so can’t be used to strangle them. Retention is by friction at the mouth and a quick pull deploys it for instant use. The ARK with sheath only weighs 2 oz and packs very flat so it’s easy to carry and conceal. Certainly and unusual design and very collectable for Spyderco aficionados. Here in the UK it cannot be used for its intended purpose by sportsmen men and woman as carrying a knife in a public place as we know is restricted by law to sub-2” non-locking folders. But as an example of something that addresses a need and is made by such a respected company as Spyderco it’s probably a ‘must have’ item for serious connoisseurs of the brand.

CONTACT: SPYDERCO ARK FB35PBK Edgar Brothers Ltd, 01625 613177 www.spyderco.com