Product Description

This isn't a standard Shaman with a different sticker. The C229GPDGR was built specifically for Knifeworks — Spyderco's own product listing confirms it was manufactured exclusively for us and is not available through any other retailer. If you want this exact configuration, this is the only place to get it.

The Shaman itself is Spyderco's larger-format answer to the Native — about 20% bigger, built for users who want serious cutting capacity in an EDC folder. This exclusive takes that proven platform and upgrades the blade to CTS-204P, a Carpenter Technology powder-metallurgy stainless steel that the knife community has directly compared to premium alloys like Elmax and S30V — generally regarded as offering edge retention at or above that tier, with the same excellent corrosion resistance and toughness balance that powder-metallurgy steels are known for. The 3.58" blade is full-flat ground with a spear point profile, optimized for everyday cutting tasks with genuine point utility, finished in satin to show the steel's natural character.

The handle is where this exclusive distinguishes itself visually: smooth forest green G-10, machined with radiused edges for a refined feel that's noticeably smoother than the standard Shaman's more aggressively contoured scales — collectors who've handled both have specifically noted the difference. Nested stainless steel liners form the structural foundation for the Compression Lock, Spyderco's high-strength locking mechanism that locks the blade securely open while remaining safe and easy to close one-handed. The Trademark Round Hole provides instant, ambidextrous one-hand opening, and the four-position pocket clip supports left or right-side, tip-up or tip-down carry — configure it exactly how you carry.

• Knifeworks Exclusive: Confirmed by Spyderco as manufactured specifically for Knifeworks and available only through our sales channels — not sold by any other retailer
• Blade Steel: CTS-204P powder-metallurgy stainless — community-benchmarked against Elmax and S30V for edge retention; excellent toughness and corrosion resistance
• Blade: 3.58" full-flat grind, satin finish, plain edge, spear point profile — 0.145" thick, 3.12" cutting edge, optimized for everyday cutting and point utility
• Lock: Compression Lock — Spyderco's high-strength locking mechanism; secure open lockup, safe one-hand closing
• Handle: Smooth Forest Green G-10, radiused edges, nested stainless steel liners — refined feel distinct from the standard contoured Shaman handle
• Opening: Trademark Round Hole — instant ambidextrous one-hand deployment
• Carry: Four-position pocket clip — left or right side, tip-up or tip-down configuration
• Value: $239.99 at Knifeworks vs. $300 Spyderco MSRP for this exact exclusive configuration; 8.25" OAL, 5.2 oz, made in USA

Spyderco collectors who track exclusives and want a configuration that genuinely isn't sold anywhere else. Shaman fans looking for a steel upgrade over the standard S30V model. Anyone who wants a green G-10 EDC folder with premium powder-metallurgy steel below the $250 mark — $60 under Spyderco's own MSRP for this exclusive.

Order the Spyderco Shaman Knifeworks Exclusive (C229GPDGR) at Knifeworks.com — the only authorized source for this configuration. Call 888-225-9775 — our team carries these knives daily. Same or next business day shipping from Columbia, Louisiana.