Product Description
Spyderco co-founder Sal Glesser designed the Edgerati around his love of high-performance sports cars. Its pierced, geometric aluminum handle draws on the frame of the legendary "birdcage" Maserati. This all-black C266BKALBKP has a 3.57" PlainEdge blade.
CPM S30V is an American particle metallurgy stainless steel designed specifically for knife blades, with a balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. Here it is hardened to 58-61 HRC, so it holds a working edge through hard use and still sharpens on standard stones. The straight-spined, full-flat-ground blade slices cleanly, and the black Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating gives it a non-reflective finish with a hard surface layer over the steel.
- Blade: 3.57" CPM S30V straight-spined drop point with a 3.07" PlainEdge, full-flat grind, black DLC coating, 58-61 HRC, 0.145" thick; textured index-finger choil for a forward grip.
- Handle: Pierced, black hardcoat-anodized scales machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminum, with a black-coated lock bar and hardware; 4.70" closed, 3.3 oz.
- Deployment + Lock: Spyderco Trademark Round Hole for one-handed opening with either hand; the Compression Lock releases from the spine side, so your fingers stay clear of the closing blade.
- Carry: Broad-based black pocket clip, reversible for tip-up carry on the right or left side; 8.22" overall.
Ideal for: collectors who appreciate design-driven knives with a real backstory; EDC carriers who want an all-black, low-glare folder under 3.5 oz; and fans of Sal Glesser's designs who want one to carry every day.
The Spyderco Edgerati in black DLC CPM S30V with a PlainEdge blade and black aluminum handle (C266BKALBKP) ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana. Knifeworks is an authorized Spyderco dealer.
Spyderco Edgerati: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about the Spyderco Edgerati (C266BKALBKP).
What lock does the Spyderco Edgerati C266BKALBKP use?＋
The Edgerati uses Spyderco's Compression Lock. On this knife, a stainless steel lock bar sits in a machined pocket in one of the aluminum scales, and the pierced handle lets you see it. When the knife is open, the lock bar wedges between the blade tang and the stop pin. You release it from the spine side of the handle with one hand, which keeps your fingers out of the blade's path as it closes.
What inspired the Edgerati design?＋
Spyderco co-founder Sal Glesser designed the Edgerati around his interest in high-performance sports cars. The pierced, geometric handle was inspired by the tube frame of the legendary birdcage Maserati. The scales are machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminum and hardcoat anodized for strength, light weight, and a non-slip texture.
What is the Edgerati blade good for?＋
The C266BKALBKP has a 3.57-inch straight-spined drop point with a 3.07-inch PlainEdge and a full-flat grind, so it makes clean slicing and push cuts for opening packages, breaking down boxes, cutting cord, and food prep. The textured index-finger choil lets you choke up on the blade for detailed, controlled cuts.
What is CPM S30V steel, and what does the black DLC coating do?＋
CPM S30V is an American particle metallurgy stainless steel developed specifically for knife blades, with a balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. On this knife it is hardened to 58-61 HRC. The black Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating gives the blade a non-reflective finish and adds a hard surface layer over the steel.
What comes with the Edgerati C266BKALBKP?＋
The C266BKALBKP ships as a knife with its reversible pocket clip installed. It is knife only, with no sheath included. Packaging and included items are set by Spyderco and are subject to change.
Where is the Edgerati C266BKALBKP made, and what warranty covers it?＋
This Edgerati is made in Golden, Colorado, USA. Spyderco warrants that its genuine products are free from defects in material and workmanship for the life of the product. The warranty does not cover loss, theft, accidents, abuse, misuse, improper sharpening, normal wear and tear, or alterations, and broken, lost, or bent metal clips are typically not covered. Shipping to and from Spyderco is the owner's responsibility. Contact Spyderco directly and include the Spyderco Warranty & Repair Form with any return. Knifeworks does not warranty this product independently.
CPM S30V · BLACK DLC · MADE IN USA
Sal Glesser's Sports Car Design in All Black
A 3.3 oz folder with a 3.57-inch PlainEdge blade, pierced aluminum scales, and a Compression Lock you can see. Questions? Our team carries these knives daily. We ship same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana.
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Warranty Information
Spyderco warrants all genuine products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the life of the product, for the original owner. If a covered defect is found, Spyderco will repair or replace the item at their discretion. This warranty does not cover loss, theft, or damage caused by accidents, abuse, misuse, improper handling, alterations, neglect, improper sharpening, normal wear and tear, or repairs performed by any service not authorized by Spyderco, Inc. Shipping to and from Spyderco is the customer's responsibility. Full warranty details at spyderco.com/pages/warranty-repair.Specifications
| Product Type | Folding Knife | |
| Product Brand | Spyderco | |
| Model | Edgerati | |
| Item Number | C266BKALBKP | |
| Designer | Sal Glesser | |
| Blade Length | 3.57 inches (90.68 mm) | |
| Blade Steel | CPM-S30V Particle Metallurgy Stainless Steel (58-61 HRC) | |
| Blade Thickness | 0.145 inches (3.7 mm) | |
| Blade Profile | Full-Flat Grind, Drop Point, Plain Edge | |
| Blade Finish | Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) | |
| Handle Material | Skeletonized Aircraft-Grade Aluminum, Hardcoat Anodized Black | |
| Handle Color | Black | |
| Lock Type | Compression Lock | |
| Opening Mechanism | Spyderco Round Hole — Ambidextrous | |
| Pocket Clip | Reversible Broad-Base Clip — Tip-Up, Ambidextrous | |
| Overall Length | 8.22 inches (208.79 mm) | |
| Closed Length | 4.70 inches (119.38 mm) | |
| Weight | 3.30 oz (94 g) | |
| Origin | Made in Golden, Colorado, USA | |
| Blade Range | 3-3.49 |
