The Spyderco Ikuchi was designed by Paul Alexander, Ph.D., a mechanical engineer and knife enthusiast. It features a slim, minimalist design with carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales and a skeletonized stainless steel liner. The blade is a full flat ground CPM-S30V steel with a satin finish. It utilizes Spyderco's patented Compression Lock and a wheel flipper (similar to the spark wheel on a lighter) for easy one-hand operation. For convenient carry, it comes with an ambidextrous deep carry wire pocket clip.
                                         
                                        
                                            
    
        
            
                
                    
                        | Attribute name | 
                        Attribute value | 
                    
                
                
                                
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                                        Lock type 
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Compression Lock                                     | 
                                
                                
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                                        Country of Origin
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Taiwan                                     | 
                                
                                
                                
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                                        Length
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3.26"                                     | 
                                
                                
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                                        Edge type
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Plain Edge                                     | 
                                
                                
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                                        Steel
                                     | 
                                    
S30V                                     | 
                                
                                
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                                        Finish
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Satin                                     | 
                                
                                
                                    | 
                                        Style 
                                     | 
                                    
Standard                                     | 
                                
                                
                                
                                    | 
                                        Material
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Carbon Fiber                                     | 
                                
                                
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                                        Color
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Carbon Fiber                                     |