Spatha (Small) Petzl Knife

$21.79

Product Specs

5 Reviews

Spatha (Small) Petzl Knife

Cut without the clutter. Compact folding design allows quick access while climbing.

Weather-resistant, stainless steel blade with a lightweight polycarbonate handle
Sized to clip into a carabineer or other device
Folding blade design
Closed length: 3.86 in. (98 mm.)
Weight: 1.76 oz. (50 g.)

Sharp, compact and ideally suited for a range of backcountry applications, Petzl's compact Spatha Knife features a straightforward design with a folding blade and a reinforced polycarbonate handle that attaches to a carabineer or other climbing implements. While the simplified configuration hints at easy, single-handed applications, many users recommend using two hands and plenty of caution while opening and closing the stainless steel blade, especially in precarious situations. If you're looking for a practical design without the unwanted clutter of pliers, screwdrivers, cuticle files and corkscrews, Petzl's Spatha Knife is a cut above most hiking, camping and backpacking offerings.

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Customer Reviews for the Spatha (Small) Petzl Knife

HZ - June 2, 2009

just right
This knife is the perfect little thing to take hiking/climbing-- small, easy, and super cute! I have yet to find any problems.

Gus - November 29, 2005

Lightweight and Sharp
I am pleasantly surprised with this knife, and have to say that I like it. I was really just looking for something better than a swiss army knife for carrying in my backpack. Compared to other knives, the Spatha is difficult to open. You have to use two hands and hold the blue ring at the axis point, but I would argue that is a good thing. It is also a very sharp backpacking/climbing knife with serations good for cutting your partner loose.

michael maclean - March 6, 2005

hiking knife
I use this knife for hiking in the Canadian north. It hasn't let me down yet. One down side, the lubrication from the blade tends to leak a bit. Nothing a quick wipe won't resolve. Great weight to performance ratio. There is no blade locking mechanism.

Tim - December 9, 2004

safe and practical
This knife is perfect for what it is (mainly) intended for, climbing. It is difficult to open so that it does not open during a fall so you don't stab yourself. I have always wanted a knife to take climbing with me if I ever need to cut hair out of an atc or cut a rope (which it does suprisingly well). If you were in an emergency situation and needed to open it with one hand, you can. But rather than one hand it is one hand and another object. It doesn't lock, but the blade generally doesn't move unless you want it to.

King - November 21, 2004

Works Well
It is light, simple and economical. The statement that this knife cannot be opened with one hand is not true. Place thumb and forefinger on "doughnut hole" place handle tip against anything and flick open with one hand very quick.

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