Product Description

The Spyderco Shaman Lightweight Black takes everything that made the C229PBK a carry workhorse — 3.58-inch full-flat-ground blade, bombproof Compression Lock, 4-position ambidextrous clip — and wraps it in an all-black package built for buyers who want maximum capability with zero visual noise.

The CTS BD1N blade arrives here with a black coating finish, adding a low-reflectivity profile to Carpenter's nitrogen-enhanced stainless steel. CTS BD1N's refined carbide structure delivers edge retention that outlasts standard stainless steels at this price point, sharpens cleanly on bench stones, and resists corrosion through daily carry exposure. The full-flat grind keeps the blade geometry efficient — thin behind the edge for effortless slicing — while the 3.58-inch drop point gives enough belly for push cuts and enough tip control for detail work. The black FRN handle and black blade create a cohesive, low-profile carry that disappears in professional and everyday environments alike.

• Blade: CTS BD1N, full-flat grind, drop point profile, black coating finish, plain edge — 3.58 inches of corrosion-resistant American steel with a low-reflectivity tactical finish
• Handle: Black FRN (fiberglass reinforced nylon) scales — lightweight, grippy in wet conditions, fully ambidextrous ergonomics; all-black build matches blade finish throughout
• Deployment / Lock: Spyderco Round Hole thumb opener, Compression Lock — Spyderco's strongest folding lock, spine-mounted for safe one-handed closing without blade edge contact; fully ambidextrous
• Carry: 4.8 oz, 4-position ambidextrous pocket clip (tip-up/tip-down, left/right), 4.70" closed length — full-size blade in a daily-carry package

Ideal For

EDC buyers who prefer a blackout build — no shine, no flash, no visual contrast between handle and blade. Left-handed carriers who need a fully ambidextrous setup with a Compression Lock out of the box. Professionals in law enforcement, security, or trade environments where a low-profile, non-reflective blade finish is a practical requirement rather than an aesthetic preference.

The full capability of the Shaman platform, blacked out from tip to handle. Add the Spyderco Shaman Lightweight Black Blade (C229PBBK) to your cart today and carry one of Spyderco's strongest Compression Lock folders — made in Golden, Colorado, backed by Spyderco's lifetime guarantee, and shipping same or next business day from Knifeworks in Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily.