There are knife makers. There are knife makers who are true artists.
And then there’s Stefan Steigerwald.
The “Mad Professor” of the knife world regularly invents folders that make everything else in the knife cosmos look like mere background props. His creations, shaped by retro-futurism and steampunk aesthetics, are fine mechanical masterpieces – complex, playful, and yet somehow perfectly usable for everyday carry.
The Aronax Slipjoint, developed in collaboration with Bastards Knives, is more than just a namesake: Professor Pierre Aronnax was the main character in Jules Verne’s classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – one of the most important steampunk novels ever written. And when you hold the Aronax in your hand, you can almost imagine grim Captain Nemo himself pulling it from his jacket pocket.
You can choose between two fascinating variants:
Brass handle scales with satin-finished D2 blade
Titanium scales with stainless Magnacut blade (ideal for a damp engine room deep under the sea)
The handle scales unmistakably bear Steigerwald’s signature: playful Art Deco elements combined with a clear, almost industrial design. The textured recesses provide a secure grip, while the milled holes in front of the pivot screw evoke an old steam engine – small details with great charm. The proprietary hardware blends seamlessly into the mechanical look – with a particularly clever touch: the pivot lock on the clip side, as if taken straight from a Nautilus construction kit.
The clip itself is a small mechanical revolution. Thanks to an integrated spring underneath, you can press it down like a rocker – no snagging, no scratching, just a smooth slide into your pocket. Sounds simple, but it’s executed so elegantly you almost feel like applauding. The sheepsfoot blade opens with a satisfying walk & talk – a little mechanical ritual in its own right.
The maritime influence of the sheepsfoot blade is no coincidence: the small ramp at the end of the spine gives your thumb a secure rest, while the subtle “horn” toward the tip provides a precise finger rest for detailed cutting work – whether on deck, underwater, or at your desk.
The package includes a microfiber cloth and a sturdy pouch with patch panel.
Maximum edge retention meets minimum weight – in a one-time-only special edition.
The Manix 2 Lightweight has long been a staple in the world of modern EDC folders – but this version pushes performance to a whole new level. The blade is made from CPM-15V, a state-of-the-art powder metallurgy steel with an incredible vanadium content of nearly 15%. The result? Extreme wear resistance and edge retention that outperforms S30V, S110V – even Magnacut.
Spyderco teamed up with custom maker Shawn Houston (aka "Big Brown Bear") to give this blade a specialized heat treatment. His process is known for squeezing the absolute maximum performance out of high-alloy steels – and this Manix 2 shows it.
Thanks to the lightweight FRCP handle, the knife weighs just 82 grams (2.9 oz), despite its generous size. Paired with a reversible deep-carry clip, ambidextrous Ball Bearing Lock, and that unmistakable Spyderco ergonomics, this knife is built to be your daily workhorse – wherever you carry it.
And here’s the key detail:
This model is a true Sprint Run. That means Spyderco only produced it once. After that single production batch, the unique tooling and jigs used for this version are retired or even destroyed. There will be no restock, no second round – once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Perfect balance of compact size, low weight, permissible blade size and comprehensive cutting performance Handle made from brown G10CPM15V blade with Shawn Houston's ‘Triple B’ logo engraved on the bladeThe MicroJimbo is everything you know and love about the large Yojimbo - only more compact and reduced to the essentials. The striking Wharncliffe blade is housed in a robust handle made of brown G-10 and delivers precise cuts whenever you need them.
Thanks to the easy-grip design, the secure compression lock and the clip that can be mounted on both sides, the knife is not only handy, but also absolutely suitable for everyday use. The brown color of the G10 may have already given it away: this is a Sprint Run with a CPM 15V blade. So if the regular Yojimbo has been a bit "too much" for you so far, this little spike could be an option.
Spydified version of the Lionsteel Skinny Titanium full integral with Dark Matter Polar Fat Carbon inlay Dismountable flipper tip Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) M390 blade steel Convertible clip
Button-Release Compression Lock CPM S90V Blade Steel Carbon Fiber/G-10 Laminate Scales Convertible ClipThe Sage series has also had a new addition. The Sage series is basically pure Spydy: a super cool design that introduces different locking systems. Now the Sage 6 comes with Button-Release Compression Lock®, the newest lock member of the family. The button on the front allows the blade to be unlocked with ease - more fidget factor deluxe .
This Sprint Run version features a blade made of CPM S90V, known for its extreme edge retention and resistance to wear. In addition, there are grippy scales made of Carbon Fiber/G-10, which not only look super classy, but also offer real grip. With the combination of the tried-and-tested compression lock and the new button, the knife is not only a cool addition to the Sage family but also an all-round carefree EDC knife
Ein alter Klassiker kehrt zurück, bekannt aus Film und Fernsehen könnte man sagen. Fans von Hannibal wissen genau was gemeint ist. Das Harpy jetzt verschraubt und mit Plain EdgeStainless Steel ScalesVG-10 KlingenstahlBacklockVierfach umsetzbarer Clip
