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Spyderco Matriarch 2 Signature Knife with 3.57" VG-10 Steel Reverse S Blade and Lightweight FRN Handle - SpyderEdge - C12SBK2

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  • Innovative Blade Design: 3.57-inch VG-10 steel blade with a unique 'reverse-S' serrated edge and hollow grind, providing superior cutting and slashing capabilities.
  • Superior Quality: Its SpyderEdge VG-10 Stainless Steel blade is scientifically designed to maximize cutting performance.
  • Dependable: One of the vital features of the Matriarch 2 are its sturdy back lock mechanism, four-position clip, and Trademark Round Hole.
  • Ergonomic: It ensures unmatched carry versatility and high-speed deployment with either hand.
  • Specifications: Closed Length (Inches): 4.98, Overall Length (Inches): 8.55, Blade Length (Inches):3.57, Blade Steel: VG-10, Grind: Hollow

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Spyderco
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Matriarch 2

Premium Signature Knife

The original Spyderco Matriarch was inspired by a request from our South African distributor for a more economical version of the Civilian. The Matriarch 2 is the latest expression of that concept, combining the Civilian’s aggressive blade shape and Reverse “S” edge profile with the lightweight handle construction of the best-selling Endura 4. The result is a knife that provides extreme cutting performance in a convenient, lightweight package. Its SpyderEdge VG-10 stainless steel blade is scientifically designed to maximize cutting performance and its sturdy back lock mechanism, four-position clip, and Round Hole ensure unmatched carry versatility and high-speed deployment with either hand.

Offering completely ambidextrous operation, the Matriarch 2 features a four-position clip, a sturdy back lock mechanism, skeletonized stainless steel liners, and a Bi-Directional-Textured fiberglass-reinforced-nylon handle.

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  • Made in Japan
  • Hollow Grind
  • 0.47" Round Hole Diameter
  • 3.57" Blade
  • 8.55" Overall Length
  • Back Lock
  • FRN Handle
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Civilian Matriarch 2 RockJumper Para 3 Centofante 3
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Model C12GS C81SBK C254 C223 C66
Steel VG-10 VG-10 VG-10 CPM S30V VG-10
Lock Back Lock Back Lock Back Lock COMPRESSION LOCK Back Lock
Handle Material G-10 FRN FRN Textured G-10 FRN
Carry Tip-Up/Down Right Four-Position Ambi Four-Position Four-Position Clip Tip-Up/ Down Right
Series Signature Signature Signature Signature Prestige
Blade Length 4.09" 3.57" 3.08" 2.95" 3.14"
Edge Length 3.73" 3.27"" 2.83" 2.62" 3.04"
Overall Length 9.29" 8.55" 7.49" 7.24" 7.64"
Country of Origin Japan Japan Japan USA Japan
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the quality, sharpness, ease of opening, appearance and weight of the sporting goods. They mention that the blade steel is plenty good for what it is designed for, it's an excellent self defense knife and that the serrations are shaving sharp. They also appreciate the Wave opener and the Emerson quick-draw feature. Overall, most recommend the Matriarch as a great product that is well matched to its design purpose and is easy to carry all day.

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209 customers mention180 positive29 negative

Customers like the quality of the sporting good. They say that it's well-constructed, very sharp, and durable. The blade steel is plenty good for what it is designed for, and it'll never rust. It's an excellent self-defense knife, and is superlatively reliable. Customers are also impressed with how substantial the knives feel when supported by the belt. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...is the lowest tech solution imaginable, and therefore it's superlatively reliable as well...." Read more

"...Blade feels solid, is sharp as a scalpel. Tip slides through everything, it's fabulous...." Read more

"This is my baby. Like all spiderco knives it’s made out of great quality steel. Great for self-defense or work. It’s super fast, just buy it!..." Read more

"...Spyderco quality out of Seki City Japan! Blade steel is plenty good for what it is designed for. Won’t rust and strong...." Read more

175 customers mention152 positive23 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the sporting good. They say the blade is sharp, the serrations are shaving sharp, and the steel stays shape and re sharpens with proper stone. It's a great and aggressive knife perfect for its intended use, and it can cut through rope, line, snagged clothing, thorns, vines, and paper packages.

"...and excellent Spyderco knife, the Matriarch offers a specialized blade and cutting edge that excels for certain kinds of cutting tasks and self-..." Read more

"Great knife.Wicked sharp and the one-handed pocket opening hook mechanism works very well once you get the hang of it...." Read more

"...the edge it holds with the spyder serrations is disturbingly sharp, and since VG10 has good rust resistance, it doesnt require..." Read more

"...This knife is an extremely sharp knife…it cuts. The practical uses are bountiful...." Read more

94 customers mention78 positive16 negative

Customers like the ease of opening the sporting goods. They say it's faster than any auto-opener they own, it opens effortlessly, and smoothly. The spine locks, the Emerson opener, the blade shape and serrations, and the Wave opener are all good features. The quick-draw feature works well if you're carrying the knife clipped to the belt. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease and speed of opening this product.

"...to the venerable and vaunted Spyderco Civilian, and offers the clever Emerson Opener appendage on the wickedly sharp and aggressive blade...." Read more

"Great knife.Wicked sharp and the one-handed pocket opening hook mechanism works very well once you get the hang of it...." Read more

"...Great for self-defense or work. It’s super fast, just buy it! I have many of their models. They are all compact, which is a great feature...." Read more

"...Not good for anything but self defense! Lightweight, Wave feature works great. Be very very careful, this Blade is so sharp!..." Read more

70 customers mention65 positive5 negative

Customers like the appearance of the sporting good. For example, they mention it's a very good looking knife, smooth, and intimidating. That said, some say that the black blade coating keeps it inconspicuous and it'd go good with wine.

"...It's a tiny tiny bit thin for me but not enough to care. Gorgeous blade, WICKED sharp and it thirsts for blood...." Read more

"...It’s probably one of the most intimidating looking knives I have ever owned." Read more

"...nice and smooth, but has enough resistance for you to feel it, no grittiness at all.Cons:..." Read more

"...high marks for its excellent fit and finish, as well as its impressive blade design. It doesn't have G-10 or Micarta scales, but so what?..." Read more

62 customers mention56 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the sporting good. They mention the vg-10 blade performs beautifully, the Emerson opener really works, and it's well-capable. The knife is functional and efficient at most EDC tasks, and the catch on the blade worked flawlessly.

"...offers a specialized blade and cutting edge that excels for certain kinds of cutting tasks and self-defense applications...." Read more

"...Epic cutting power, tried it on cardboard, it sank in and cut through with no effort, it felt like pulling a hot spoon through ice cream...." Read more

"...It certainly cuts printer paper like butter and can cut hair off your arm with a tiny bit of effort...." Read more

"...That is its weakness. Once you get past that it a work horse for cutting hay bales ( but use downward stroke)..." Read more

62 customers mention62 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the hunting knife. For example, they say it's light enough to carry all day, fits in their pocket comfortably, and is very attractive. The weight feels good in their hand, and it allows for a quick draw from the pocket.

"...I have fairly large hands and it fits my handle very well. It's a tiny tiny bit thin for me but not enough to care...." Read more

"...Fits down into my jean pockets and I carry it whenever I am going out anyplace that I want to know I have a knife on me... including protection...." Read more

"...I have many of their models. They are all compact, which is a great feature. This one is an exceptional carry knife...." Read more

"...Not good for anything but self defense! Lightweight, Wave feature works great. Be very very careful, this Blade is so sharp!..." Read more

33 customers mention26 positive7 negative

Customers like the value of the sporting good. They mention that it is worth the price, the grips are comfortable, and the quality is great for the price.

"If you are looking for a budget-friendly knife for the express purpose of self-defence, look no further.Pros:..." Read more

"...It’s also half the price as a backup, spare, or gift. I wish they would get rip of the back lock and offer a modern linar lock like on higher..." Read more

"...Then along comes the Matriarch 2. It's got the perfect combo of price and quality. Definite Spyderco quality there...." Read more

"Second Spyderco knife I've purchased. High price, but of a suitably high quality I'd expect from the brand...." Read more

31 customers mention25 positive6 negative

Customers like the comfort of the sporting good. They mention that the grips are comfortable, the handle is nice and long, and fits in their hand very comfortably. The edge retention and ergonomics are impressive, and the knife is great looking and feels good in their hands.

"...Aw yeah, this is a nice knife.Handle is grippy and large enough to hold comfortably my favorite grips...." Read more

"...is the usual Spyderco material with non-slip surface and fits a large hand nicely. The blade lock is sturdy and hold the blade in place...." Read more

"...slapped it on the knife, the handle is great for an Endura, and is ergonomic and everything, but you can tell it was not designed to fit like a glove..." Read more

"...I give this knife high marks for its excellent fit and finish, as well as its impressive blade design...." Read more

The Spyderco Matriarch is a classic must have knife with one terrible feature
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The Spyderco Matriarch is a classic must have knife with one terrible feature
The Spyderco Matriarch is a historical knife based on the larger Civillian. I am excited to finally own one.My initial 1st day reactions:1. Size: I consider it a normal/largish knife which is very easily pocketable. About the same as a Paramilitary 2 or Manix 2 with an edge that makes it appear much longer.2. It's not light but it's not heavy either. Feels about the same weight as the PM2. The weight feels good in your hand without feeling like its going to give you fatigue.3. Blade: Definitely looks more scary than a normal folder. From reading the reviews I thought the knife would be more scary sharp than it was. It certainly cuts printer paper like butter and can cut hair off your arm with a tiny bit of effort. I was able to lightly touch the point without bleeding.4. Emerson Opener: Took 3-4 practices and I was successfully and easily able to open up the knife (fully) in one swift movement. It's not difficult to remove it from my pocket without accidentally using the Emerson method though it could pose some risk if you aren't careful. I like having it then not.Overall I really appreciate this knife for my collection and perhaps feeling safer on night walks with the pup. I hear the Emerson lock can also be used as a bottle opener which would be convenient as long as it didn't mar it.The negatives. I have only two cons with this knife, a small one and a bigger one:1. The trademark Spyderco hole is a lot smaller than I'm used to, and as others mentioned fairly sharp on the thumb. I find it requires a lot more "force" to use. I know the PM2 hole is oversized for potential use of gloves but I've grown to really love using it without gloves. Even my Manix 2 lightweight edition has a larger hole, so I guess this is my first Spyderco with a tiny hole and I'm really not digging it. The bigger hole is more usable in every way and there is plenty of space on this blade to have it. I am also a person with medium sized hands so it's not a "big hand" request.2. The larger issue to me is, though this looks like a big, scary knife, I'm not scared of it—except for one thing. When the knife is approaching less than 45 degrees of being opened it has a pretty powerful force to want to close the knife shut like a clam safeguarding its pearl. With my PM2 or Manix I can occasionally do a "bad flick" where it only opens half way. If you do this on the Matriarch by god know where your fingers are. I have attached two pictures of letting the blade go while it's 45 degrees open on a pink sticky-note. This cut through the paper in two different locations and what it will do with your fingers due to the insanely strong closing mechanism. I'm trying to think hard about why they would make this an intentional feature, it really appears like a poor decision. But I know the Spyderco folks are probably smarter than me regarding how to build knives. I can only assume they made it this way to support the Emerson flick which requires a decent amount of force off your pants. All things considered I would 100% opt out of the Emerson feature if it meant allowing the Matrarch to move to a nested compression lock similar to the PM2. It would turn this knife into a dream.Will update this post in a few weeks when I have a longer history with this knife. In the meantime, I don't regret my purchase.
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