The Spyderco Assist Lightweight in Orange (brand part no. C79PSOR) is named for its principal job: to assist emergency, fire, and rescue professionals, and the well-equipped civilian, when a knife has to function flawlessly under pressure. Made by Spyderco, the VG-10 blunt-tipped blade is roughly 80 percent SpyderEdge serrated for aggressively cutting seatbelts and fibrous material, leaving the last inch of the tip plain for detail work like sharpening pencils. A Cobra Hood above the opening hole positions the thumb for quick deployment, and a wavy notch cut into the blade and handle lets users scissor-cut rope without fully exposing the edge.

Key Specifications

• The blade is blunt-tipped, designed to slide safely under seat belts and clothing without puncturing.
• It is machined from VG-10 stainless steel, valued for edge retention and easy resharpening.
• About 80 percent of the edge is SpyderEdge serrated, with the last inch left plain for detail cutting.
• A Cobra Hood above the opening hole positions the thumb for quick, reliable deployment.
• A wavy notch cut into the blade and handle allows controlled rope cutting without fully exposing the edge.
• Squeezing the closed blade extends a retractable carbide glass breaker from the handle’s butt end.
• A built-in survival whistle is molded into the handle’s spine.
• The Orange FRN handle uses Bi-Directional Texturing for a secure grip.
• A reversible wire pocket clip supports left- or right-hand tip-up carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the wavy notch for? It lets you place a rope between the half-open blade and handle, then scissor the blade shut to cut it without fully exposing the edge.

Does it include a glass breaker? Yes, squeezing the closed blade extends a retractable carbide tip from the handle for breaking glass.

Is the edge fully serrated? About 80 percent SpyderEdge serrated, with the last inch left plain for detail cutting.

Buy the Spyderco Assist Lightweight Orange

A purpose-built rescue tool for emergency professionals and the well-equipped civilian. Order it from our Spyderco lineup of pocket knives and our Lubbock, Texas team will get it shipped quickly.