{"title":"SPY27 Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the next generation of cutting performance with our collection of SPY27 knives at Blade Forge. SPY27 is a remarkable powdered metallurgy stainless steel developed exclusively for Spyderco by Crucible Industries. Engineered to be an exceptional all-rounder, it offers an outstanding balance of edge retention, toughness, and superior corrosion resistance, making it a definitive choice for discerning knife users in Australia seeking a high-performance, proprietary steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPY27 Steel: Spyderco's Custom-Engineered Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSPY27 represents a significant leap in stainless steel performance, designed to meet Spyderco's exacting standards for a do-it-all blade material. Produced via Crucible's advanced CPM (Crucible Particle Metallurgy) process, SPY27's unique composition includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimised Alloy Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its formula features a precise blend of Carbon, Chromium, Molybdenum, Vanadium, and importantly, Niobium and Nitrogen. Niobium contributes to extreme wear resistance and fine grain structure, while Nitrogen enhances corrosion resistance and hardness without forming large, brittle carbides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The key to SPY27's appeal is its ability to deliver a superb balance across the most critical performance metrics. It's not just excellent in one area; it's highly competent in all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine Grain Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The CPM process ensures a very fine and uniform grain structure, which contributes to both its toughness and its ability to take a very keen edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose an SPY27 Knife from Blade Forge? A Truly Balanced Performer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpting for an SPY27 knife means choosing a blade engineered for superior, well-rounded performance in real-world scenarios:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Edge Retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPY27 holds a working edge for a long time, allowing you to get more cutting done between sharpening sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Corrosion Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its high Chromium and Nitrogen content make it highly resistant to rust and staining, even in humid environments or when exposed to moisture and acidic substances. This translates to less maintenance and greater longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Toughness:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a stainless steel that offers such impressive edge retention, SPY27 boasts very good toughness, resisting chipping and breakage during normal to hard use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser-Friendly Sharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e While it's a high-performance steel, SPY27 is generally considered more approachable to sharpen than some other super steels, allowing you to restore a razor edge with relative ease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive \u0026amp; Proprietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrying a knife with SPY27 steel means you own a piece of cutting-edge material science developed specifically for one of the most respected brands in the knife world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Blade Forge, our selection of SPY27 knives in Australia features models that showcase this exceptional steel in Spyderco's iconic designs. Explore our collection today and experience the next level of balanced, high-performance stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spyderco-para-military-2-c81gcbl2-3-45-spy27-satin-blade-cobalt-blue-g-10-handles","title":"Spyderco Para Military 2 C81GPCBL2 - 3.45\" SPY27 Satin Blade, Cobalt Blue G-10 Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bladeforgx.com\/collections\/spyderco-para-military-2\" title=\"Shop Spyderco Para Military 2\"\u003eSpyderco Para Military 2\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Para Military 2 is one of Spyderco’s most popular and iconic designs. It is therefore fitting that it should serve as a platform to showcase our proprietary blade steel—CPM SPY27. Developed in close cooperation with Crucible® Industries and exclusive to Spyderco, CPM SPY27 enhances the proven alloy formula of VG-10 stainless steel with niobium and nitrogen, additional carbon, molybdenum, and vanadium, and the many advantages of Crucible’s state-of-the- art particle metallurgy process. To further highlight this elite blade steel, this knife’s handle is capped with peel-ply-textured G-10 scales in a distinctive cobalt blue—one of the signature colors of our SPY27 family of knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.26\" (210mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.45\" (88mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CPM SPY27\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosed Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.82 \" (122mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.05\" (77mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8oz (108g)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.145\" (3.7mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e G-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClip Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAmbi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip Carry Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4-position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLock Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCompression\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-Flat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnited States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Spyderco Para Military 2 C81GCBL2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/35ehX8Zxkc0\" height=\"741\" width=\"417\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CEws7VfUtJI?si=3slweuTPl1NzSHTc\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spyderco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49614960066875,"sku":"C81GPCBL2","price":359.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/4042\/7323\/files\/spyderco-c81gcbl2-1-671f79f5f044c.webp?v=1730116117"},{"product_id":"spyderco-sage-5-lightweight-c123pcbl-3-spy27-satin-blade-cobalt-blue-frn-handles","title":"Spyderco Sage 5 Lightweight C123PCBL - 3\" SPY27 Satin Blade, Cobalt Blue FRN Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bladeforgx.com\/collections\/spyderco-sage-5\" title=\"Shop Spyderco Sage 5\"\u003eSpyderco Sage 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shop Spyderco Para 3\" href=\"https:\/\/bladeforgx.com\/collections\/spyderco-para-3\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe injection-molded scales of the Sage 5 Lightweight trim its weight and add the enhanced traction of a Bi-Directional Texture pattern. This elite version of that design raises the bar even further by showcasing a blade crafted from our proprietary CPM SPY27 steel. Developed in close cooperation with Crucible® Industries, SPY27 supercharges the proven composition of VG-10 stainless steel with additional alloys and Crucible Industries’ state-of-the-art particle metallurgy manufacturing process. The full-flat-ground blade of this knife is supported by a high-strength Compression Lock mechanism and nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners housed within fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales. Consistent with the theme of our CPM SPY27 family, the scales are injection molded in a signature cobalt-blue color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.13\" (181mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\" (76mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCPM SPY27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosed Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.17\" (106mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.63\" (67mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9\u003cspan\u003eoz (82g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.118\" (3mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e FRN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClip Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip Carry Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-position\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLock Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compression\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-Flat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaiwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"417\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2fjUyOE6-Ag\" title=\"Spyderco Sage 5 Spy 27 #shorts #youtubeshorts #knives\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spyderco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49637969297723,"sku":"C123PCBL","price":309.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/4042\/7323\/files\/C123PCBL1.jpg?v=1730533982"},{"product_id":"spyderco-para-3-lightweight-c223pcbl-2-92-spy27-satin-blade-cobalt-blue-frn-handles","title":"Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight C223PCBL - 2.92\" SPY27 Satin Blade, Cobalt Blue FRN Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bladeforgx.com\/collections\/spyderco-para-3\" title=\"Shop Spyderco Para 3\"\u003eSpyderco Para 3\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpyderco has long been an industry leader in the use of exotic, high-performance blade steels. After years of using the best materials the world’s leading steel manufacturers could provide, we decided it was time to create our own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn close cooperation with Crucible® Industries, we have developed CPM SPY27, a particle metallurgy stainless steel containing a proprietary mix of alloys, including vanadium, molybdenum, niobium, nitrogen, and cobalt. 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