Spyderco Moran Upswept Gray Damasteel Sprint Run
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Product detailed description
The legacy of William F. Moran Jr., known as Bill Moran, is one of the cornerstones of modern knife making and has significantly influenced the design of hand-forged blades around the world. The founder of the American Bladesmith Society was instrumental in the rediscovery of traditional hand-forged Damascus steel, reviving craft techniques with a long history and bringing them into contemporary practice. His collaboration with Spyderco in the mid-1990s resulted in the company's first fixed blade knife, based on Moran's signature Featherlight shape, which quickly gained respect among experts and users alike. To mark the 30th anniversary of the launch of this model and the 100th birthday of the legendary knife maker, an exclusive edition of the Moran Upswept in Sprint Run design was created for connoisseurs and collectors.
The flat-ground blade is made of Damasteel Dense Twist DS93X martensitic Damascus steel, combining two hardenable tool steels in a precisely forged pattern. This material offers high mechanical resistance, long-lasting edge retention, and very good corrosion protection, while the distinctive Damascus pattern gives the knife a distinctive character. The shape of the blade promotes smooth cutting and sensitivity when working, which will be appreciated not only by outdoor enthusiasts, but also by users looking for a functional, sturdy knife with a traditional spirit.
The handle is made of glass fiber reinforced nylon in a subtle gray shade, complemented by black Kraton panels that increase grip security even in demanding conditions. The ergonomics promote a stable grip without unnecessary hand fatigue while maintaining the lightness of the whole. The whole is complemented by a high-quality genuine leather sheath, which underlines its collectible value and reference to classic knife-making traditions. This limited edition is a fitting tribute to an icon of American knife-making and offers a combination of history, modern materials, and striking aesthetics that naturally attracts the attention of collectors and true knife connoisseurs.
Overall length: 20.5 cm
Blade length: 10 cm
Steel: Damasteel DS93X™
Blade thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 83 g
Handle: FRN/Kraton
Origin: Japan
Additional parameters
| Category: | Army fixed knives |
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| EAN: | 716104019557 |
| Blade material: | damascus |
| Blade length: | 8 to 10cm |
| Handle material: | FRN |
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Spyderco was founded in 1976 by Sal and Gail Glesser. They settled in Golden, Colorado in 1978 and initially the company focused on selling its first product: The Tri-Angle Sharpmaker™, which was sold primarily at fairs and trade shows across the country.
In 1981, Spyderco introduced its first closing knife, the C01 Worker. This knife pioneered the concept of a round hole in the blade for one-handed opening, a clip on the handle for top-of-pocket carry, and the option of a serrated or combination blade for aggressive cutting power. These features revolutionized the knife industry and literally defined the shape of the modern closing knife.
Since then, Spyderco has steadily evolved to become one of the leaders in the knife industry. In addition to a worldwide distribution network and manufacturing resources in the US, Japan, Taiwan, Italy and China, their innovations have earned them an impressive portfolio of patents, trademarks and industry awards. More importantly, these innovations have ingrained the trust and loyalty of countless thousands of devoted Spyderco knife users around the world - an audience to whom they are extremely grateful because a satisfied customer is the best advertisement.
For his inventions and his innovative approach, company president Sal Glesser was inducted into the Spyderco Hall of Fame by Blade Magazine.
Spyderco's most famous models:
Spyderco Military
Spyderco Para Military
Spyderco Delica
Spyderco Endura
Spyderco Police
Spyderco Tenacious
Spyderco Native
Spyderco Chaparral
Spyderco Harpy
Spyderco Manix
Spyderco Yojimbo
Steel used:
Spyderco has experimented with different steels over the years. In 1994, Spyderco was the first manufacturer to use powder metallurgy in the form of S60V tool steel.
H-1 steel was developed for knives exposed to salt water and sea air.
154CM American premium stainless steel.
- 8Cr13MoV , Chinese stainless steel tempered to RC56 to RC58, tough and durable, used in Resilience, Grasshopper, Kiwi3 and Byrd series knives. Often compared to AUS-8, but contains slightly more carbon.
- 9Cr18Mo, a higher quality Chinese stainless steel, used primarily in high-end hairdressing scissors and in surgical instruments.
- 440C , a stainless steel known for its corrosion resistance and ease of grinding
- Aogami Super Blue Japanese high-end steel manufactured by Hitachi. "Blue" refers not to the color of the steel itself, but to the color of the paper in which the raw steel is wrapped :-)
- AUS-8 , a frequently used Japanese steel, known for its ability to produce a very fine edge due to its higher vanadium content. Easy to sharpen, corrosion resistant.
- AUS-10 , a Japanese stainless steel series produced by Aichi, with the same carbon content as 440C but containing less chromium.
- D2 , an excellent tool steel, has one percent less chromium than the limit for stainless steels. Spyderco uses a powdered version of D2, CPM-D2.
- H-1 , is ideal for marine use, substituting nitrogen for carbon and is therefore nearly rustproof in any common environment, as well as salt water. It can oxidize if exposed to extremely high temperatures or chemical influences. It has properties similar to low carbon steels.
- CPM SPY27 - Spyderco has long been a leader in the use of exotic, high-performance blade steels. After years of using the best materials the world's leading steel manufacturers could provide, they decided it was time to create their own. Working closely with Crucible® Industries, they developed CPM SPY27 - a stainless particle metallurgy steel containing a proprietary blend of alloys including vanadium, molybdenum, niobium, nitrogen and cobalt.
This remarkable formulation, enhanced by the amplifying effects of cobalt and the state-of-the-art Crucible Particle Metallurgy process, is produced exclusively for Spyderco and will appear in select models manufactured in the USA.
- CPM S30V steel American powdered steel, with a high carbon content, developed specifically for knives.
- CPM-S60V , (440V, CPMT440V) Modern American steel, wear resistant but difficult to sharpen. Unfortunately, the low level of hardness means that it can only be hardened to approximately 56 HRC.
- CPM-S90V (420V), similar to S60V but designed to be durable, with a very high carbon and vanadium content. Valued for its extreme durability. The S90V was used in the 2008 Spyderco Military sprint run. Since then it has been used in several versions of the Spyderco Manix 2.
| Manufacturing company : | Spyderco, Inc. |
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