Model Name: Barong Model Reference: C124 Designer: Ed Schempp MSRP: $249.95 Description: The Spyderco Barong is based on the Filipino knife of the Moro people. The Barong is one of Spyderco’s Ethnic series of knives, designed by Ed Schempp, a master of designing ethnic-inspired knives for Spyderco.
Model Name: Sage Model Reference: C123 Designer: Sal Glesser, Blackie Collins, Al Mar MSRP: $179.95 (CF), $265.95 (Ti), $199.95 (Bolt Action) Description: The Spyderco Sage is a folder that is supposed to be a tribute to different locking methods from different makers over time. As of this writing, there are only two versions available, a Titanium Frame Lock and Carbon Fiber Liner Lock version available. The Knife is made in Taiwan using US-made CPM-S30V Steel.
The Third Generation of the Sage introduces a newly designed Bolt-Action Lock by Blackie Collins. This is a significant improvement over previous models and allows super-smooth opening and spydie drops as well as a solid Steel Locking Mechanism.
The Forth Generation Sage was introduced in early 2012 and features a change in lock type again to a mid-lock designed by the late Al Mar. This knife features a lock designed by Mar and McBurnette and beautiful Arizona Ironwood handles.
Model Name: Tenacious Model Reference: C122 Designer: Eric and Sal Glesser MSRP: $54.95 Description: The Chinese-made Spyderco Tenacious makes owning a high-quality knife much more affortable than ever before. With High-Impact Fiberglass laminate G-10 Scales, and a 8Cr13MoV steel blade, the Tenacious takes styling cues from the Manix, but gives it all in a package that retails for less than $55.
Model Name: Embassy Model Reference: C121 Designer: Sal Glesser MSRP: $279.95 Description: Another Automatic offering from Spyderco, made and designed in-house at Spyderco’s Golden, Colorado Facility. Being an automatic, this knife is a restricted item available only through their SAS catalogue directly and not online.
Model Name: Mariner Salt Model Reference: C120 Designer: Sal Glesser MSRP: $149.95 Description: The C120 Mariner Salt is a re-release of the C02 Mariner with a brand new H-1 rustproof steel blade.
Model Name: Citadel Jr. Model Reference: C119 Designer: Sal Glesser MSRP: $309.95 Description: Like all of Spyderco’s Restricted items that appear in the Save & Serve catalogs, the Automatic Citadel Jr. C119 does not appear on their online catalog, and is only available to qualified personnel via the S&S Catalog. Because of this, these models are not often talked about. The Citadel Jr. is a high quality side-opening automatic using premium steel made in the USA like all the S&S models.
Model Name: Saver Salt Model Reference: C118 Designer: Sal Glesser MSRP: $94.95 Description: The Saver Salt is Spyderco’s H-1 variation of the C45 79mm Rescue and is identical except for the use of H-1 Rustproof steel. H-1 is an exceptional steel, especially given it’s ability to not rust while still maintaining edge retention comparable to many performance stainless cutlery steels.
Model Name: Citadel Model Reference: C117 Designer: Sal Glesser MSRP: $319.95 Description: The Spyderco Citadel is Spyderco’s first automatic knife, and available only via their Save & Serve catalog, for Law Enforcement, Military and Emergency Personnel. The Citadel is made in the USA, and a restricted item and thus is not often seen in the wild. Spyderco chose not to let their Automatic products be carried by typical dealers for sale to the general public, presumably due to legal reasons.
Model Name: SuperHawk Model Reference: C116 Designer: Sal Glesser MSRP: $269.95 Description: The SuperHawk is Spyderco’s high-end Fully flat-ground Hawkbill knife. Lightly textured Carbon Fiber handles and stainless steel liners with Compression lock make this folder a truly state-of-the-art knife. Has a left and right mountable wire pocket clip.
Model Name: T-Mag Model Reference: C115 Designer: Ralph Turnbull MSRP: $249.95 Description: The T-Mag was an innovation by Spyderco and Ralph Turnbull to create a folder that uses a Rare Earth magnet to hold the knife blade open. The magnet engages when the blade is open, offering a small amount of resistance from closing, similar to a slipjoint. Liners on this model are Titanium as well, increasing the price. The Knife was discontinued very shortly, and was not a popular design. Secondary prices for the blade were much less than the street price. Nevertheless, it is an interesting design.
