Spyderco Metropolitan Lightweight 2.68" Folding Knife

Spyderco Metropolitan Lightweight Folding Knife

Spyderco's Metropolitan represents a thoughtful addition to their acclaimed Slipit family—knives that combine genuine utility with legal and social responsibility. This is a knife designed for those who understand that the best blade is the one you actually carry.

Key Features

Blade Design & Performance

• 2.68" drop point blade crafted from M398 particle metallurgy stainless steel
• Full-flat-ground leaf-shaped profile optimized for slicing and general cutting tasks
• M398 achieves exceptional hardness and edge retention, holding a keen edge through extended use
• Textured index-finger choil provides positive grip control and an extra margin of safety
• Plain edge for versatile cutting performance

Opening & Operation

• Trademark round hole enables smooth one-handed opening with either hand
• Non-locking notched-joint mechanism—legal-friendly design that works everywhere
• Satin finish blade resists corrosion and maintains a professional appearance

Carry & Handling

• Lightweight injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) handle scales
• Deep-pocket wire clip configured for discreet, top-of-pocket carry
• Ambidextrous clip design—easily repositioned for left or right-side tip-up carry
• Textured scales provide secure grip in wet or dry conditions
• 6.31" overall length strikes a balance between accessibility and concealment

The Slipit Philosophy

The Metropolitan embodies Spyderco's commitment to producing knives that are genuinely useful without unnecessary complexity. It sits perfectly between the UK Penknife and the Urban in Spyderco's lineup, offering serious cutting performance in a package that goes unnoticed until you need it.