Product Details
ARK™ 2.56" Clip Point Fixed Knife with Sheath by Spyderco®. The ARK-or "Always Ready Knife™-is a purpose-designed personal-defense knife conceived by U.S. Army combat veteran John Shirley and his friend Sam Owens.
Notes
- Not legal for sale in the following states: New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts and Hawaii
- Can not be sold internationally
Specifications
| Overall Length: 4.98" / 126mm |
| Blade Length: 2.56" / 65mm |
| Steel: H-1 |
| Edge Length: 2.1" / 53mm |
| Weight: 0.9 oz. / 26 g |
| Blade Thickness: 0.08" / 2mm |
| Handle: FRN |
| Origin: Japan |
| Blade Style: Clip Point |
Includes
- Knife
- Injection-Molded Polymer Sheath
Features
- Strict quality control from start to finish
- Made using the finest materials and advanced technologies
- Fabricated on state-of-the-art equipment
While deployed to Afghanistan, Shirley learned that an alarming number of U.S. personnel were falling victim to sexual assault, particularly while showering. Drawing from his knowledge of the Japanese martial arts and with the help of Owens' skills as a craftsman, they developed the ARK as a lightweight self-defense tool that can literally be carried anywhere. The heart of the ARK is its deeply curved clip-point blade ground from H-1® steel-a nitrogen-based alloy that is completely immune to rust. The curved edge packs impressive cutting power into the compact blade and the clip-point profile ensures a strong, extremely sharp point. The ARK's fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle is molded directly onto the tang and features Spyderco's proven Bi-Directional Texturing™ pattern and an index-finger groove to guarantee a secure grip-even with wet hands. To ensure universal carry, the ARK includes an injection-molded polymer neck sheath with a breakaway ball chain. Best of all, the ARK and its sheath together weigh only 2.0 ounces (57 grams), so you'll hardly know it's there-until you need it.
Spyderco® was founded in 1976 by Sal and Gail Glesser. Initially, the company focused on selling our first product - the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker™ - primarily at fairs and trade shows around the country. In 1981, the Glessers put down roots in Golden, Colorado and introduced the first Spyderco folding knife. That knife pioneered the concept of a round hole in the blade for one-handed opening, a clip on the handle for carry at the top of the pocket, and the option of a serrated edge for aggressive cutting performance. Those features revolutionized the knife industry and literally defined the form of the modern folding knife. Since then, Spyderco has steadily grown to become one of the leaders in the cutlery industry. In addition to a worldwide distribution network and manufacturing resources in the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, Italy, and China, our innovation has also earned us an impressive portfolio of patents, trademarks, and industry awards. More importantly, it has allowed us to earn the trust and loyalty of countless thousands of dedicated knife users around the world - an audience to whom we are extremely grateful.