Spyderco is weird: The SpyderCard
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Spyderco Spydercard
The Spyderco Spydercard (model SC01) is a rare, discontinued credit card-sized folding knife that was produced in Japan in 1999.
Designed by Eduard Bradichansky, the Spydercard was known for its slim, minimalist profile, which allowed it to be carried discreetly in a wallet.
Specifications
Blade and lock: The knife features a 2.88-inch, modified Wharncliffe-style blade made from AUS-6 stainless steel. It utilizes a variation of a liner lock, with a round hole on the face of the handle to access and disengage the locking mechanism.
The handle is made of bead-blasted stainless steel and has smooth, rounded edges for comfortable handling.
Opening: The blade uses the signature Spyderco Trademark Round Hole for easy one-handed opening.
Dimensions and weight:
Closed Length: 3.43 inches
Overall Length (open): 6.25 inches
Weight: 3.25 ounces
Variations: The Spydercard was available in both a plain edge and a partially serrated edge.
Intended use: The Spydercard was marketed as a practical, everyday utility knife for tasks like opening boxes. It was notable for being ahead of its time as one of the first "credit card" knives on the market.
Collectible item: Due to its unique design and discontinued status, the Spydercard has become a sought-after collector's item. While originally selling for around $65–$75, models have recently been listed on auction sites like eBay for significantly more.
Design influence: The knife was designed by Eduard Bradichansky, a custom toolmaker from Israel. The designer's tragic death is a part of the knife's history, as he was identified posthumously by prototypes of the Spydercard and another knife found with him.
The Spyderco Spydercard (model SC01) is a rare, discontinued credit card-sized folding knife that was produced in Japan in 1999.
Designed by Eduard Bradichansky, the Spydercard was known for its slim, minimalist profile, which allowed it to be carried discreetly in a wallet.
Specifications
Blade and lock: The knife features a 2.88-inch, modified Wharncliffe-style blade made from AUS-6 stainless steel. It utilizes a variation of a liner lock, with a round hole on the face of the handle to access and disengage the locking mechanism.
The handle is made of bead-blasted stainless steel and has smooth, rounded edges for comfortable handling.
Opening: The blade uses the signature Spyderco Trademark Round Hole for easy one-handed opening.
Dimensions and weight:
Closed Length: 3.43 inches
Overall Length (open): 6.25 inches
Weight: 3.25 ounces
Variations: The Spydercard was available in both a plain edge and a partially serrated edge.
Intended use: The Spydercard was marketed as a practical, everyday utility knife for tasks like opening boxes. It was notable for being ahead of its time as one of the first "credit card" knives on the market.
Collectible item: Due to its unique design and discontinued status, the Spydercard has become a sought-after collector's item. While originally selling for around $65–$75, models have recently been listed on auction sites like eBay for significantly more.
Design influence: The knife was designed by Eduard Bradichansky, a custom toolmaker from Israel. The designer's tragic death is a part of the knife's history, as he was identified posthumously by prototypes of the Spydercard and another knife found with him.