Based on a design created by Hungarian architect Gábor Szakonyi, the Astute™ adds a sleeker, more stylish dimension to Spyderco’s Value Folder family. The long, gently curved cutting edge and full-flat grind of its 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blade give it impressive cutting power and point utility. Its ergonomic, open-backed handle features full stainless steel liners for strength and peel-ply-textured G-10 scales to ensure a secure grip. The liners also serve as the heart of the knife’s sturdy LinerLock mechanism and anchor its four-position pocket clip, which works in concert with a lined lanyard hole to allow all possible carry preferences.
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I think the Astute is deeply underrated. It is one of my all time favorite budget knives, especially from Spyderco. The shape of it is so elegant yet functional. I also like how the edge goes all the way to the handle, making it feel more agile while providing more cutting edge and no snagging potential. It's also a bit smaller than you may initially think, but still comfortable for my medium-large hands.
