SPYDERCO WATU ETHNIC SERIES FOLDER (RARE DISCONTINUED) for Sale

SPYDERCO WATU ETHNIC SERIES FOLDER (RARE DISCONTINUED) For Sale

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SPYDERCO WATU ETHNIC SERIES FOLDER (RARE DISCONTINUED):
$250.00

New without a box. I just pulled it out of storage. Discontinued beauty! I am not accepting offers on this one.

Like its predecessor, the Watu (which means "people" in Swahili) accurately reflects the distinctive profile of the traditional Chokwe ethnic knife that inspired it; however, it distills it into a more refined package that is approximately an inch shorter than the original Spyderco Chokwe.

The Watu's iconic clip-point blade is crafted from CPM 20CV, a high-chromium, vanadium-enriched, particle metallurgy steel that offers an excellent balance of edge holding and corrosion resistance. Its full-flat grind and nearly straight edge give it exceptional edge geometry and point utility, while its fully accessible Trademark Round Hole allows convenient one-handed opening with either hand.

The coffin-shaped handle profile and two large holes of the traditional Chokwe fixed blade allowed it to be securely lashed to a pole to fashion a makeshift spear. The Watu's handle retains these classic design features but expresses them with high-tech materials and flawless workmanship. Its full stainless steel liners provide structural strength while allowing a lightweight, easy-to-clean, open-backed construction. They also serve as the foundation of the knife's high-strength Compression Lock mechanism, which locks the blade securely open in use and allows it to be safely closed with only one hand. The liners are capped with stunning carbon fiber/G10 laminate scales that have a subtle peel-ply texture to enhance grip security. To allow discreet, convenient carry while keeping the Watu instantly accessible for use, its handle also includes a deep-pocket wire clip that is reversible for left or right-side, tip-up carry.

The Watu is a remarkably practical folding knife that proudly maintains the tradition of both its predecessor and its ethnic inspiration. It also supports a noble cause, as Spyderco donates a portion of the sales of every Watu to Keep a Child Alive, a charitable organization dedicated to providing life-saving treatment, care, and support services to HIV/AIDS-affected children and their families in Africa and the developing world. Spyderco is very proud and excited to add the Watu to their ever-evolving family of Ethic Series knives.