The Spyderco Bill Moran Sprint Run FB01PGYD is one of the most visually and metallurgically distinctive fixed blades Spyderco has produced — a 3.92-inch upswept blade ground from Damasteel DS93X Dense Twist pattern stainless Damascus, realized as a limited sprint run honoring the blade geometry of Bill Moran, one of the most influential American knifemakers of the twentieth century, in a production fixed blade that puts Damasteel's premium stainless Damascus into buyers' hands at $375.

The Damasteel DS93X blade is Swedish-made powder metallurgy stainless Damascus — produced by Damasteel AB through a proprietary process that combines two high-performance stainless steel alloys into a layered Damascus billet using powder metallurgy production rather than traditional forge-welding. The result is a Damascus steel with the corrosion resistance of modern stainless alloys rather than the high-carbon Damascus that rusts without daily maintenance — Damasteel DS93X delivers the visual drama of Damascus patterning with stainless corrosion resistance, edge retention from the PM alloy composition, and the consistency and precision of powder metallurgy production. The Dense Twist pattern is one of Damasteel's most visually distinctive Damascus patterns — a tight, flowing twist that creates complex, repeating visual texture across the blade surface that reveals differently as light angles change, making each blade surface visually unique while maintaining the consistent alloy composition and edge performance that Damasteel's PM process guarantees across the full billet. The upswept blade profile is the defining geometric contribution of the Bill Moran design — an upswept spine that rises toward the tip while the edge curves upward to meet it, creating a blade with a pronounced tip geometry and a deep belly curve that is simultaneously optimized for slicing efficiency and the controlled tip work that Moran's blade designs were celebrated for. Bill Moran was a founding member of the American Bladesmith Society and one of the defining figures of the American custom knife revival — his blade geometry, particularly his upswept and bird-and-trout designs, set aesthetic and functional standards that influenced generations of knifemakers. The sprint run designation means this is a limited production run at Spyderco — produced in defined quantities that will not be restocked once inventory sells through.

• Blade: Damasteel DS93X Dense Twist pattern stainless Damascus — Swedish PM Damascus combining visual complexity of Damascus patterning with stainless corrosion resistance; Dense Twist pattern creates tight flowing visual texture unique to each blade; DS93X alloy delivers good edge retention and stainless-level corrosion resistance; 3.92-inch upswept profile honors Bill Moran's blade geometry
• Design: Bill Moran upswept collaboration — upswept spine and deep belly curve create pronounced tip geometry optimized for slicing and controlled tip work; Bill Moran was a founding figure of the American Bladesmith Society and one of the most influential American knifemakers of the twentieth century
• Production: Sprint run — limited production quantities; will not be restocked once inventory sells through at authorized dealers; the FB01PGYD is a time-limited acquisition opportunity for collectors and premium fixed blade buyers
• Construction: Fixed blade — no pivot, no lock, no mechanism; instant deployment; sheath included

Ideal For

Collectors, Spyderco enthusiasts, and premium fixed blade buyers who want a limited sprint run Damasteel DS93X fixed blade honoring one of the most significant figures in American knifemaking — the FB01PGYD at $375 delivers Damasteel's premium stainless Damascus in a Bill Moran-designed upswept geometry that will not be available once the sprint run inventory sells through, making it the right acquisition for buyers who understand the significance of both Damasteel and the Bill Moran name in the context of American knife culture. Premium EDC and outdoor fixed blade buyers who want the most visually distinctive fixed blade in the Spyderco lineup — Damasteel DS93X Dense Twist's complex flowing Damascus pattern makes every FB01PGYD blade surface visually unique, producing a fixed blade that performs as a capable outdoor and field tool while carrying the visual character of a custom Damascus knife at a production sprint run price. Buyers who want a Damasteel fixed blade from an authorized Spyderco dealer with full warranty coverage — the FB01PGYD is sourced through Knifeworks' authorized dealer channels and covered by Spyderco's lifetime guarantee, providing the purchase security and warranty protection that grey market or secondary market Damasteel acquisitions cannot offer.

Damasteel DS93X Dense Twist stainless Damascus that delivers visual complexity and stainless corrosion resistance simultaneously, the Bill Moran upswept blade geometry from one of America's most influential knifemakers, and a sprint run production designation that means once this inventory is gone it will not return — the Spyderco Bill Moran Sprint Run FB01PGYD is the premium stainless Damascus fixed blade at $375. Add the Spyderco Bill Moran Sprint Run FB01PGYD to your cart today and get same-or-next-business-day shipping from Columbia, Louisiana, backed by Spyderco's lifetime guarantee. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily.