British knifemaker Mike Read specializes in crafting state-of-the-art non-locking folding knives. His first Spyderco collaboration, the PITS 2 (short for "Pie in the Sky," Read's forum name on British knife forums) redefined the form of this genre. The PITS 2 takes that evolution a step further with a truly unique non-locking mechanism that consists of two integral spring arms machined into the handle scales. The forward end of these arms, which supports the blade pivot, flexes as the blade is opened to provide pressure for its notched-joint mechanism to bear against the stop pin. Meticulously machined from solid 6AL-4V titanium, the matte-finished handle scales are paired with a full-flat-ground satin-finished blade crafted from Böhler-Uddeholm's M398 particle metallurgy stainless steel. A remarkable expression of Spyderco's SLIPIT concept, the PITS 2's symmetrical design is complemented by a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole in the blade and a reversible tip-up pocket clip to make every aspect of its carry and operation completely ambidextrous.

Specifications

Blade Length: 2.74" (70 mm)

Cutting Edge: 2.56" (65 mm)

Closed Length: 3.76" (96 mm)

Overall Length: 6.45" (164 mm)

Blade Thickness: 0.118" (3.0 mm)

Blade Material: Bohler M398 Stainless Steel

Blade Style: Drop Point

Blade Grind: Full-Flat

Blade Finish: Satin

Blade Edge: Plain

Handle Material: Skeletonized Titanium

Handle Color: Gray Stonewash

Locking Mechanism: Slipjoint

Pocket Clip: Deep Carry (Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry)

Model Number: C269TIP

Weight: 3.32 oz. (94 g)

Designer: Mike Read

Made in Italy