The Meerkat is one of the most novel Spyderco designs ever produced. Its defining feature is its unique—and sometimes puzzling—Phantom Lock mechanism. Similar to a classic “scale-release” back lock, it is operated by rotating the butt ends of the handle halves in opposite directions to close the blade. This limited-edition resurrection of the Meerkat design not only makes it available to a new generation of knife fans, but also elevates it with a blade crafted from CPM SPY27. Exclusive to Spyderco, CPM SPY27 is a cobalt-enriched particle metallurgy stainless steel that offers an excellent balance of edge holding, toughness, and corrosion resistance. The full-flat-ground PlainEdge blade of this knife capitalizes on all these qualities to deliver cutting performance far beyond its compact size. It is paired with a handle featuring full stainless steel liners, cobalt blue fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle scales, and a deep-pocket wire clip that is reversible for left or right-side tip-down carry.
Spyderco Meerkat CPM SPY27 Sprint Run 2" Plain Edge Folding Pocket Knife (C64PCBL) Specifications:
- Overall Length: 5.32in (135mm)
- Closed Length: 3.38in (86mm)
- Blade Thickness: .096in (2.4mm)
- Tip Carry Position: Tip-Down
- Blade Length: 2in (51mm)
- Edge Length: 1.68in (43mm)
- Handle Material: FRN
- Lock Type: Phantom
- Origin: Japan
- Steel: CPM SPY27
- Weight: 2.4oz (68g)
- Clip Position: Ambi
- Grind: Full-Flat