Spyderco makes knives like the Matriarch 2 for professionals. This model has the Emerson wave opening feature for the quickest possible opening and a titanium carbonitride (TiCN) coating for tactical applications! The Matriarch 2 is built on the handle of the popular Endura design. It features full skeletonized stainless steel liners, providing an outstanding balance of strength and weight, while its injection-molded FRN handle boasts Bi-Directional Texturing for a superior grip. Screw-together construction and phosphor-bronze washers ensure maximum precision and smooth operation. The blade of the Matriarch 2 is hollow ground from VG-10 stainless steel and features the signature Reverse "S" edge profile of the classic Civilian, which is designed to maximize cutting performance with all areas of its edge. Its point is thicker than the Civilian for increased strength and strategically shaped to nest discreetly into the handle in the closed position. The fully serrated SpyderEdge provides maximum cutting power. The trademark Spyderco Hole provides positive one-hand opening of the blade with either hand. The Matriarch 2 also offers unmatched carry options with the four-position hour glass pocket clip for left/right tip-up/down carry.
Specifications
Blade Steel: Vg 10
Model Number: C 12 Sbbk 2 W
Lock Type: Lock Back
Blade Thickness: 0.12 inches
Handle Thickness: 0.44 inches
Blade Length: 3.57 inches
Open Length: 8.55 inches
Weight: 3.5 ounces
Blade Edge: Serrated
Finish Color: Black
Style: Hawkbill
Clip Type: Tip Up Tip Down
Handle Material: Frn
Use Case: Tactical
Origin: Japan
Pros vs Cons
Based on online reviews from verified buyers around the web.
Easily the sharpest knife ever held by users.
Dead center blade with no play.
Perfectly applied coating with no blemishes.
Lightweight and easy to carry.
Excellent grip with Bi-Directional Texturing.
Emerson wave opening feature for quick deployment.
Great for self-defense and tactical applications.
Razor sharp out of the box.
Good ergonomics and comfortable handle.
Multiple carry options with four-position pocket clip.
Some users experienced stiffness in one-handed opening.
Minor side-to-side wiggle reported after break-in.
No jimping on the back of the thumb hole.
Black blade coating feels less high-end and picks up fingerprints.
Some users found it does not cut well on materials like cardboard or rope.
Handle material feels and looks cheap to some users.