Spyderco Street Beat Lightweight knife

Street Beat™ Lightweight is a compact and functional fixed-blade knife, suitable for EDC, bushcraft, and tactical applications. It has a black ceramic-coated bowie-style blade and injection-molded handle and sheath that enables several carrying options.

• Overall length: 182 mm (7.18")
• Blade length: 89 mm (3.51")
• Blade thickness: 4.0 mm (0.157")
• Weight: c. 88 g (3.1 oz); with the sheath 140 g (4.9 oz)
• Blade: Full Flat
• Blade steel: VG-10 stainless steel
• Blade finish: Black ceramic coating
• Handle: Fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN)
• Sheath: Polymer
• Manufactured in Japan

History

In 2001, a French custom knifemaker and a close combat instructor Fred Perrin created his first Spyderco design known as Street Bowie^™. It became very popular but many people also wanted a smaller, more concealable version, which led to the creation of the original Street Beat in 2007. The only problem with this knife was the price. It had expensive materials and design concepts that put it beyond the reach of many knife enthusiasts. To meet their needs, the knife was redesigned in 2015, incorporating more cost-effective manufacturing methods. The result is this knife here. It has all the features of the original but in a lighter and more affordable format.

Blade

The Bowie-styled blade is made from Japanese VG-10 stainless steel that is a very popular material for kitchen, folding, and fixed-blade knives. It has a full-flat grind and PlainEdge^TM for superior balance and strength. For tactical users who don’t like shiny steel, the blade also features a non-reflective black ceramic coating. The textured grooves on the spine ensure excellent control during precise cutting tasks.

Handle

The tough fiberglass-reinforced-Nylon handle is injection molded onto the tang. It features the same ergonomic design as the original Street Beat. The index finger choil prevents your hand from slipping onto the blade during use. In case you prefer a lanyard on your knives, the handle also includes a generously-sized hole for that purpose.

Sheath

To maximize the carry options, this knife comes with a polymer sheath with a G-Clip^™ attachment. The snap-fit sheath holds the knife securely, yet allows a quick and reliable draw. You can attach the G-Clip to either side of the sheath for ambidextrous use. It is angle adjustable to support a vertical, horizontal, or canted carry on the belt or inside the waistband. There are also grommets around the sheath instead of rivets, allowing it to be easily lashed or flex-tied to MOLLE platforms or other load-bearing gear.

Made by Spyderco

Spyderco is a leading manufacturer of folding knives, known for their good quality and surprisingly wide price range. If you´re looking for "just a decent folding knife" or "the best of the best folding knives" Spyderco sure has something to offer you! Even though they are known for their folders, Spyderco fixed blade knives offer the same high quality you expect from their folding knives.