Perfect balance in a pocket-sized Sprint Run from Ed Schempp.

Designed by custom knifemaker Ed Schempp, the appropriately named Balance is a study in symmetry. Closed, it is a compact expression of perfect equilibrium. Open, it is an amazingly ergonomic tool that cuts with the authority of a much larger knife. Back as a limited-edition Sprint Run model after its 2010 debut and later discontinuation.

Its downturned blade is full-flat ground from Spyderco’s proprietary CPM-SPY27 stainless steel and includes a generous index-finger choil for exceptional control. The satin-finished blade is paired with a unique handle: a stainless steel scale on one side, precision machined into a sturdy Reeve Integral Lock, and a stainless liner with a cobalt blue peel-ply-textured G10 scale on the other — one of the signature hues of the CPM-SPY27 family. Both scales mount a reversible stainless steel pocket clip for left or right-side tip-up carry.

Product Dimensions

• Overall Length: 4.49" (114 mm)
• Closed Length: 2.66" (68 mm)
• Blade Length: 1.98" (50 mm)
• Cutting Edge: 1.22" (31 mm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.080" (2.0 mm)
• Weight: 1.4 oz. (40 g)

Features

• Blade Steel: CPM-SPY27 Stainless Steel
• Blade Style: Kukri
• Blade Grind: Full-Flat
• Blade Finish: Satin
• Blade Edge: Plain
• Handle Material: G10 and Stainless Steel
• Handle Color: Cobalt Blue
• Locking Mechanism: Reeve Integral Lock (Frame Lock)
• Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry
• Designer: Ed Schempp
• Country of Origin: Japan