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Blue titanium folding knife with satin blade and pocket clip

Spyderco

Spyderco Tenacious PlainEdge Folding Knife 3.35" Blue Titanium RIL

SKU CH-A48B-DTEBF

A folding knife with a 3.35-inch 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blade, solid blue titanium handle scales, and a Reeve Integral Lock for secure one-handed operation

  • Blade length3.38 in (8.59 cm)
  • Total length7.75 in (19.7 cm)
  • Color familyBlue
  • Knife sheathKnife and Box
  • Blade materialStainless Steel
  • Handle constructionTitanium
  • Solid titanium handle with Reeve Integral Lock for strength
  • 8Cr13MoV stainless blade holds a sharp edge and resists corrosion
  • Blue anodised titanium scales give a secure, lightweight grip
  • R.I.L. mechanism enables smooth one-handed opening and lock-up
  • Four-position pocket clip allows tip-up or tip-down carry

What the Tenacious RIL Is

The Spyderco Tenacious PlainEdge is a folding pocket knife built around a 3.35-inch 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blade. Solid titanium handle scales and a Reeve Integral Lock give it a 7.75-inch overall length and a weight of .50 lb. It is intended for everyday carry users who want a lightweight, corrosion-resistant cutter with a secure lockup.

Blade Steel and Lock Limits

The 8Cr13MoV blade offers good edge retention and corrosion resistance for general slicing tasks, but it is not a premium powder steel and will dull faster under heavy abrasive use. The Reeve Integral Lock uses a stainless steel interface that resists wear, yet the lock geometry still requires a clean pivot area; grit or lint can degrade smooth one-handed opening if maintenance is neglected.

Titanium Handle and Carry Implications

The anodised blue titanium scales are precision-machined with interior recesses to save weight while keeping rigidity, so the knife feels substantial without being heavy in the pocket. A four-position clip allows tip-up or tip-down carry on either side, but the solid titanium construction means the clip screws thread directly into the scale — over-tightening can strip the threads, so periodic checks are advisable.

How it compares

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Price $110.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 256 comparable items (median $43.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSpyderco
Model nameTenacious
Part numberC122TIBLP
Product colorBlue
Color familyBlue
Size & build
Blade length3.38 in (8.59 cm)
Total length7.75 in (19.7 cm)
Main materialTitanium
Product weight0.5 lb (0.23 kg)
Blade materialStainless Steel
Handle constructionTitanium
In the box
Knife sheathKnife and Box
Number of items1

Questions about this item

Which handle material and lock type does this Tenacious model use?

This edition uses solid titanium handle scales with a Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) that has a stainless steel interface for secure lockup.

How does the 3.35-inch 8Cr13MoV blade perform in daily cutting tasks?

The satin-finished, full-flat ground 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blade offers excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance for general use.

What does the four-position pocket clip allow for carry options?

The clip supports tip-up or tip-down carry on either the left or right side for versatile access.

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