Spyderco named this knife after its principal job function, to Assist. The Assist was designed for emergency/fire/rescue professionals (and for the well-equipped civilian) who rely on their knives to function flawlessly under pressure.
The VG-10 patented blunt-tipped blade is a toothy eighty-percent SpyderEdged for aggressively cutting seat belts and fibrous material. The last inch of the tip Spyderco left Plain Edge for detailed cutting (think sharpening pencils). Perched above the Round Hole, a Cobra Hood positions the thumb directly over the hole for quick blade deployment, then doubles as a leveraging platform for the thumb. The wavy pattern cut from the top of the blade (created by a fireman from Sweden) and along the inside of the handle let you place a piece of rope (between the half-open blade and handle) and scissor the blade shut- especially convenient for cutting rope in-and-around flesh without having to fully open/expose the knife's blade. The safety orange FRN handle is a molded wonder of Bi-Directional textured contours and bulges that ergonomically wrap around your palm. In the closed position, squeeze the blade deeper into the handle and a retractable carbide tip protrudes out from the base for breaking glass. Outlined in contrasting black on the handle's spine is a shrill and attention-pitched survival whistle. Carries left/right handed, tip-up by means of a tension wire clip.
Specifications:
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Overall Length: 8.38"
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Blade Length: 3.69"
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Cutting Edge: 3.19"
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Blade Thickness: 0.13"
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Blade Material: VG-10
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Blade Style: Sheepsfoot
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Blade Grind: Flat
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Finish: Satin
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Edge Type: Serrated
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Handle Length: 4.875"
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Handle Thickness: 0.63"
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Handle Material: FRN
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Color: Orange
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Weight: 4.00 oz.
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User: Right Hand, Left Hand
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Pocket Clip: Tip-Up
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Knife Type: Manual
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Opener: Thumb Hole
MODEL: C79PSOR