When you think of Spyderco, you don’t think of large fixed blade knives, but the Spyderco Province is exactly that – a large fixed blade knife. It’s over a foot long and looks like a Bowie knife that was parked outside the Today Show and got lucky enough to be selected for a modern makeover. Yes, there should be “oohs” and “ahhhs” at the final result.
The Spyderco Province was designed by Jim Ankerson and Darrin Sanders and features a 6.8″ Bowie style blade with a satin finish. Spyderco tells us that the, “Bowie-style blade is machined from CPM 4V, a particle metallurgy tool steel enriched with vanadium and molybdenum for high-caliber strength, edge retention, and toughness.” It’s full tang construction and high-flat grind balance both strength and edge geometry. And, of course, it has the trademark round hole.
The Province’s handles are G-10. They’re contoured to fit comfortably in hand while safeguarding the fingers from such a big blade. The scales are triple screwed for durability, and the butt end of the knife features a lanyard tube.
Spyderco tells us the Province is, “Ideally suited for survival, camping, and other demanding applications.” It also comes with a black, welted leather belt sheath.
Spyderco Province Details
- 6.79″ CPM 4V Bowie Blade with Satin Finish
- .15″ Thick Full Tang Construction
- Black G-10 Handles with Triple Screws and Lanyard Tube
- 12.33″ Overall.
- Weighs 12oz.
- Black Welted Leather Sheath Included
So, no you don’t think of fixed blades when you think of Spyderco, but the Spyderco Province just might change that. If you’re interested in one of these, simply click any link in this article or the button below.
