To many people and in some cultures, knives are much more than mere cutting tools; they are vivid reflections of an individual’s character, status, and personal tastes. Just as a luxury watch tells far more than the correct time, a sophisticated knife design reveals a lot about the person who carries it. Specifically created for the discriminating lady or gentleman who wants to make a statement, Spyderco’s Prestige knives allow you to speak volumes without saying a word.

Japanese knifemaker Kazuyuki Sakurai specializes in intricate, handcrafted folding knives, many of which are inspired by the shapes of animals. Some of his most popular designs are the dog-shaped knives in his “Pochi” (poh-chee) series, which draws its name from the most common Japanese dog name, roughly the equivalent of “Spot.” His first Spyderco collaboration faithfully translates this novel design into a unique production folder with a hollow-ground CPM S45VN blade, a bead-blasted titanium handle, a Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.), and a blue-anodized folding “tail,” titanium pocket clip, and pivot-pin accent. Model: C256TIP.

Hollow-ground CPM S45VN blade

Bead-blasted titanium handle

Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)

Blue-anodized folding “tail”

Titanium pocket clip