{"product_id":"spyderco-grasshopper™-stainless-folding-knife-c138p-12c27-sandvik-steel-stainless-handle-keychain-gift-instrument","title":"Spyderco Grasshopper™ Stainless Folding Knife | C138P | 12C27 Sandvik Steel | Stainless Handle | Keychain \u0026 Gift Instrument","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Grasshopper Stainless is the original expression of Spyderco's largest insect — a penknife-sized slipjoint with a 2.3-inch blade, a smooth stainless steel handle, and a presence that consistently surprises anyone who picks it up expecting a novelty and discovers a genuinely capable field instrument. The handle is satin-finished stainless steel throughout — chamfered at the edges to eliminate any sharp corners, laser engraved with the Spyderco bug logo, and smooth enough to accept custom engraving cleanly. The blade is 12C27 Sandvik stainless steel — the same Swedish alloy carried by the G-10 variants — plain edge, full flat ground to a thin, efficient cutting geometry. No lock. No clip. Just the essential Grasshopper platform in its most refined, most gift-ready, most permanently carry-able expression. Thread it onto a keychain. Wear it on a necklace chain. Engrave a name, a date, a wildlife motif on the handle. Or carry it exactly as it comes — because at 1.4 ounces and 2.77 inches closed, it earns its place on the keychain without requiring any justification at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12C27 Sandvik Steel — Full Flat Ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2.3-inch blade is crafted from 12C27 — a Swedish stainless steel manufactured by Sandvik with 13.5% chromium content, heat-treated for an excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. Full flat grinding produces a thin, consistent taper from spine to edge for maximum slicing efficiency — a meaningful upgrade from entry-level 3Cr13 stainless in a knife at this size and price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlipjoint Mechanism — Resistant Pivot Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Grasshopper's slipjoint holds the blade open through resistant pressure at the pivot area — a traditional, non-locking design that keeps the blade securely open during cutting while remaining legal in virtually every jurisdiction that permits folding knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrademark Round Hole™ One-Handed Opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spyderco's signature round hole allows smooth, reliable one-handed deployment — far more accessible than a traditional nail nick on a knife this compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Handle — Chamfered \u0026amp; Engraving Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e The satin-finished stainless handle is chamfered at all edges — eliminating squared-off corners that dig into the hand during extended use. The smooth, flat surface is laser engraved with the Spyderco bug logo and provides ample blank area for custom engraving, monogramming, or other personalization. The perfect palette for a gift that means something.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeychain\/Lanyard Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e A generously sized lanyard hole at the handle end accommodates keychain attachment, necklace chain wear, or pack lanyard — multiple carry configurations without additional hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClipless Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Grasshopper's clipless profile keeps it minimal and snag-free — riding flat in a watch pocket or on a keychain without the bulk of a conventional clip knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gift Standard — Grasshopper Scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the Bug Stainless is the thoughtful keychain gift, the Grasshopper Stainless is its older sibling — the one with a 2.3-inch blade that actually handles real cutting tasks, a smooth handle that accepts engraving beautifully, and a size that feels substantial in the hand without being conspicuous in the pocket. For the naturalist, the estate steward, or the field professional in your life — this is the one they'll carry every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Original Expression:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stainless Grasshopper is the original design — the baseline against which the G-10 variants are measured. Not a lesser knife. The essential one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpyderco Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Grasshopper™ Stainless is backed by Spyderco's manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3\" (58mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.098\" (2.5mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12C27 Sandvik Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.07\" (129mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.77\" (70mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLock Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slipjoint (non-locking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 oz. (40g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarry System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lanyard hole, clipless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb. 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