For Spyderco, 2022 seems to be the year of the Wharncliffe blade.
The Spyderco company has several of its popular models now available with that blade configuration.
Lightweight versions of the Cara Cara 2, Endela, Harrier 2, Robin 2, and Meadowlark 2 will all be available with Wharncliffe blades.
The Stretch 2 XL Lightweight is another new version of a perennial favorite.
First offered with hunters in mind, the knife has evolved into a top EDC choice with its straight spine.
The Stretch 2 XL Lightweight is larger than previous versions with an overall length of 8.85 inches open, 4.97 inches closed, and a 3.92-inch blade of VG-10 stainless steel.
This lightweight model, with its FRN (Fiberglass-Reinforced Nylon) handle, makes this easy to carry at just 2.7 ounces.
The MSRP is $160.50. If you love titanium, take a look at the Spyderco Stovepipe.
This cleaver-shaped folder was inspired by custom maker David Rydbom’s “Bill the Butcher” design, and it is named after the top hat worn by the infamous 19th century gang leader William Poole.
The Stovepipe features a 2.78-inch blade of CPM-20CV steel with a deep hollow grind. The handle is made of two solid slabs of titanium.
The back spacer and pocket clip are made of titanium too.
The Stovepipe is an unusual but solidly built knife.
The MSRP is $600. If you’re ready to update your kitchen knives, be aware that Spyderco has added new knives to its Murray Carter Collection with the new Minarai Series that features a Petty, Nakiri, Gyuto, Funayuki, and Bunka Bocho models.
If you want some Spyderco accessories to go along with your knives, check out the portable Webfoot sharpener ($85) that’s made from a single piece of carbon steel coated with the abrasive Cubic Boron Nitride.
Rest the sharpener on a flat surface and it provides the perfect angle for sharpening most blades. It can be used for sharpening serrated edges and scissors too. Other Spyderco branded items now available are the Travel Ti ($80), which is a titanium cup with folding handles shaped to accept a GIstyle canteen, and three different Spyderco ball caps ($25).