Overview
The Blade HQ Exclusive Dodo is one of the most striking and unique Spyderco designs to come from the mind of Eric Glesser. Being personal fans here at Blade HQ, we had to bring back this long discontinued model and give it the natural G-10 and M4 steel treatment!
Spyderco has received endless comments about the Dodo's unconventional, unusual appearance. With a face only its designer could love, the Dodo fulfills many of Spyderco's design philosophies. It's a 'little big knife' that was 'designed in the dark' (and should be judged by its ergonomics) which Spyderco manufactures with top-drawer materials and features.
One of its curious features is its blade shape. Although the blade has less than two inches of cutting edge, the curved belly supplies big cutting capability and its downward-pointed tip is intended for detailed/fine cutting. To create a fistful of leveraging points, the G-10 handle is fashioned in a grouping of finger choils ending in a tail. The tail becomes both a pinky shelf and a striking tool.
For the Dodo specifically, Spyderco developed the Ball Bearing Lock. It works by dropping a pea-sized ball of steel into a recess on the blade's tang, locking the blade open. Once in the recess, the ball is compressed by the open blade and can't move or wobble. A remarkably strong locking system, that rates for MBC and heavy-duty on Spyderco's lock strength scale. To unlock, pull back on the ball, which is accessible on both sides of the knife for left/right handed use. Flexible wire tension-clip carries ambidextrously, tip-up. Made in Golden, Colorado.
- Blade: 2.06" Serrated hawkbill blade made from CPM M4 steel with a black DLC finish.
- Opener: Trademark Spyderco thumb hole for smooth, ambidextrous manual deployment.
- Handle: Textured natural jade G-10 scales offer excellent grip and lightweight performance.
- Lock: Patented Ball Bearing Lock provides strong, reliable lockup with easy operation.
- Carry: Tip-up pocket clip and fully ambidextrous design; compact at just 2.8 oz.
Excellent condition.
