Petzl: Spatha Knife (Small)

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Petzl: Spatha Knife (Small) - Altrec.com Product Description:

Sharp, compact and ideally suited for a range of backcountry applications, Petzl's compact Spatha Knife features a straightforward design with a folding blade and a reinforced polycarbonate handle that attaches to a carabineer or other climbing implements. While the simplified configuration hints at easy, single-handed applications, many users recommend using two hands and plenty of caution while opening and closing the stainless steel blade, especially in precarious situations. If you're looking for a practical design without the unwanted clutter of pliers, screwdrivers, cuticle files and corkscrews, Petzl's Spatha Knife is a cut above most hiking, camping and backpacking offerings.

Weather-resistant, stainless steel blade with a lightweight polycarbonate handle
Sized to clip into a carabineer or other device
Folding blade design
Closed length: 3.86 in. (98 mm.)
Weight: 1.76 oz. (50 g.)

Customer Reviews (21)

Petzl: Spatha Knife (Small) - 21 Reviews

2005-02-01
good general knife, would like one hand opening i bought this knife because it was small and light and was able to be fixed to a 'biner for easy atatchment to a harness or gear sling. however, it's a bit impractical as a "climbing knife" because the blade is afixed to the handle in such a way that it requires two hands to open. even just a small ridge on the blade where the thumb could press against to open it would be a great improvement. i marked it down to 3 stars because a company like petzl should know what climbers need and if they are billing it as a knife for use with "climbing impliments" then it should be well suited for the task of climbing and built for climbers. Other than that, it is a good sturdy lightwight knife that should hold up to some abuse.

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michael maclean - 2005-03-06
hiking knife I use this knife for hiking in the Canadian north. It hasn't let me down yet. One down side, the lubrication from the blade tends to leak a bit. Nothing a quick wipe won't resolve. Great weight to performance ratio. There is no blade locking mechanism.

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2003-08-25
Never a Dull Moment I've had this knife for about 3mos now and it's proven to be more reliable if not more convenient than other expensive knives I've owned. The blade is nice and fat for spreading your favorite peanut butter and the blade very dependable for most camp chores. Very tough knife! But I think what makes this knife so unique is the donut hole ring - which you can attach to your beener and keep close to you when you need it, and light as well. The color also makes it easy to find if misplaced. Definitely FUNCTION and PRACTICALITY is what this knife is all about!

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