The Sage Series from Spyderco is a distinctive line of knives that celebrates the evolution of folding knife lock mechanisms, showcasing their pivotal role in modern knife design.

The Sage 5 emphasizes Spyderco’s proprietary Compression Lock system. Unlike the conventional LinerLock, often mistaken for its design, the Compression Lock offers a completely unique approach. In this mechanism, the blade tang ramp faces upward toward the spine of the handle rather than the butt, as seen in a LinerLock. Upon opening, the lock bar becomes wedged between the tang ramp and the stop pin, effectively redistributing pressure across the width of the bar. This design not only enhances structural integrity—offering superior strength compared to typical LinerLocks—but also enables safe, one-handed operation without exposing fingers to the cutting edge.

Specifications:

Overall Length: 7.17" (182mm)
Blade Length: 3.00" (76mm)
Closed Length: 4.17" (106mm)
Edge Length: 2.64" (67mm)
Weight: 3.1 oz. (88g)
Blade Thickness: 0.118" (3.0mm)
Clip Position: Ambi
Tip Carry Position: Tip-Up
Lock Type: Compression
Grind: Full-Flat