{"product_id":"the-slysz-precision-edc-folding-knife-spyderco-techno-3-cts-xhp-titanium-frame-lock-field-instrument","title":"The 'Slysz Precision' Folding Knife | Spyderco Techno 3 CTS-XHP Titanium Frame Lock Field Instrument","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCompact enough to disappear into a jacket pocket, precise enough to earn permanent kit status — the Spyderco Techno 3 is the third-generation production expression of Polish custom knifemaker \u003cstrong\u003eMarcin Slysz'\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrated \"Mouse 3\" folder, handcrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eManiago, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e and faithfully translated from a coveted custom piece into one of the most refined precision folding knives in Spyderco's collaboration lineup. The blade is 2.64 inches of \u003cstrong\u003eCTS-XHP stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — Carpenter Technology's premium high-chromium, high-carbon stainless alloy that simultaneously achieves the edge retention of a tool steel and the corrosion resistance of a high-grade stainless, a metallurgical combination that most blade steels are forced to trade one for the other. A \u003cstrong\u003ehigh flat grind\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003esatin finish\u003c\/strong\u003e and a refined \u003cstrong\u003eswedge\u003c\/strong\u003e produces a blade geometry optimized for low-friction cutting performance and precise point utility — the geometry of an instrument designed for the observer who uses their field knife with intention rather than force. The handle scales are precision-machined from \u003cstrong\u003esolid titanium\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003efaceted chamfers\u003c\/strong\u003e that enhance both the ergonomics and the visual refinement of the instrument, producing a grip that feels immediately correct in hand and remains so through extended field use. The locking mechanism is the \u003cstrong\u003eReeve Integral Lock\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered by legendary knifemaker Chris Reeve and refined here with a \u003cstrong\u003esteel interface and overtravel stop\u003c\/strong\u003e that eliminates the blade play that lesser frame lock implementations develop over time. The blade opens via an \u003cstrong\u003eindex-finger tab\u003c\/strong\u003e supported by \u003cstrong\u003eball bearing pivot washers\u003c\/strong\u003e that deliver a smooth, frictionless, one-handed action the moment your finger finds the opener. The \u003cstrong\u003emeticulously machined titanium pocket clip\u003c\/strong\u003e — secured with internal screws that disappear into the handle's clean profile — is configured for right-side, tip-up carry that places the opener exactly where it needs to be for immediate one-handed access. This is the field instrument for the observer who understands that the finest folding knife is the one that earns its place in the kit and never leaves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCTS-XHP High-Performance Blade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carpenter Technology's CTS-XHP is a high-chromium, high-carbon stainless steel that achieves an exceptional balance of edge retention and corrosion resistance — properties that most blade steels trade against each other. The result is a blade that maintains a working edge through sustained field use while resisting the rust and pitting that compromise conventional stainless steels in wet and humid outdoor environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Flat Grind with Satin Finish and Swedge:\u003c\/strong\u003e A high flat grind geometry produces a blade that is thin behind the edge for superior cutting performance, while the full-thickness spine maintains structural integrity for sustained field tasks. The satin finish and refined swedge provide both aesthetic refinement and enhanced point utility for precise cutting applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReeve Integral Lock with Steel Interface and Overtravel Stop:\u003c\/strong\u003e The R.I.L. frame lock mechanism — designed by master knifemaker Chris Reeve — is reinforced with a steel interface that prevents the titanium lockbar from wearing the blade's steel tang over time, while a precision overtravel stop eliminates blade play and maintains lock-up geometry across thousands of opening and closing cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall Bearing Pivot Washers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision ball bearing pivot washers replace conventional phosphor bronze or PTFE washers, producing a frictionless blade opening action that remains consistently smooth regardless of environmental conditions, blade steel, or accumulated field use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Titanium Handle with Faceted Chamfers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle scales precision-machined from solid titanium deliver a superior strength-to-weight ratio compared to stainless steel, G10, or polymer alternatives — with faceted chamfers that enhance both ergonomic grip geometry and the instrument's visual refinement without adding material or weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachined Titanium Pocket Clip with Internal Screw Attachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e A meticulously machined titanium clip secured with internal screws maintains the handle's clean, uninterrupted profile while providing reliable tip-up, right-side carry retention that places the opener in the optimal access position every time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marcin Slysz Collaboration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Since 1990, Spyderco has partnered with the world's finest custom knifemakers to translate coveted handmade designs into precision production instruments. The Techno 3 represents the sixth Slysz collaboration — a direct lineage from the \"Mouse 3\" custom folder that knife enthusiasts worldwide have pursued at custom prices. Owning the Techno 3 is owning a piece of that custom design tradition at a production price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Maniago, Italy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Techno 3 is manufactured in Maniago — a northern Italian city with an unbroken knife-making tradition spanning over six centuries, widely recognized as one of the world's premier centers of precision cutlery craftsmanship. It is not simply made in Italy. It is made where knife-making has been practiced as a serious discipline since the 14th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Observer's Precision Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the estate observer, a quality folding knife is not an afterthought — it is the utility instrument that handles everything the field presents that optics and illumination cannot. The Techno 3's CTS-XHP blade, titanium construction, and R.I.L. lock make it the precision field cutting instrument that earns permanent kit status and never gets left behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spyderco Techno 3 (C158TIP3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marcin Slysz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.64\" (67mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.48\" (63mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.127\" (3.2mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CTS-XHP Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheepsfoot with Swedge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length (Open):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.32\" (161mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.70\" (94mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Titanium — faceted chamfered scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocking Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) — steel interface, overtravel stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Index-finger flipper with ball bearing pivot washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Clip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined titanium — tip-up, right-side carry, internal screw attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3 oz. 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