Spyderco’s Sage Series is not just another line of folding knives. These feature an innovative lock mechanism that has helped define modern folding knife technology, and each member of the Sage family shares the same basic design profile and unifying features like a flat-ground, leaf-shaped CPM S30V blade, an ergonomic handle with textured forefinger choil and thumb ramp, and a reversible tip-up wire clip.
The Sage3 recognizes one of his most significant inventions: the Bolt Action Lock, which was designed by Blackie Collins, a legend in the knife industry. This locking mechanism consists of a spring-loaded steel bolt that wedges between a ramp on the back of the blade tang and the inside of the handle back strap when the blade is opened. Retracting a sliding button attached to the bolt releases the lock, allowing the blade to close safely without the user’s fingers crossing the path of the blade edge.
This line also supports a worthy cause, and proceeds from the sale of every Sage Series folder are donated to the Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter.