The Meerkat is one of the most novel Spyderco designs ever created. It features a unique Phantom Lock mechanism. Similar to a back lock, it is released by rotating the butt ends of the handle halves in opposite directions to close the blade. This limited-edition resurrection of the Meerkat design not only makes it available to a new generation of knife enthusiasts, but also supercharges its performance with CPM-SPY27. Exclusive to Spyderco, CPM-SPY27 is a cobalt-enriched particle metallurgy stainless steel that offers an exceptional combination of wear resistance, edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. The full-flat-ground PlainEdge blade of this knife capitalizes on all these qualities to deliver cutting performance far beyond its compact size. It is paired with a handle featuring full stainless steel liners, cobalt blue FRN (fiberglass-reinforced nylon) scales, and a deep-pocket wire clip that is reversible for left or right-side tip-up carry.