The Spyderco ARK fixed blade knife (Spyderco part no. FB35PBK) is the Always Ready Knife, designed by U.S. Army combat veteran John Shirley and Sam Owens as a lightweight tool that can be carried anywhere. Spyderco gives it a deeply curved clip point blade with a PlainEdge, hollow ground from H-2 steel, and a fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle molded to the tang. A polymer sheath with an integral retention tab is included. It works as a compact everyday fixed blade and as a lightweight self-defense tool.

Key Specifications

• The blade is 2.56 inches long with a 2.1-inch cutting edge, compact but capable.
• Blade steel is H-2, a highly corrosion-resistant steel suited to wet and salty conditions.
• The blade shape is a deeply curved clip point that packs strong cutting power into a small blade.
• The grind is hollow, with a PlainEdge for clean slicing.
• The handle is fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) molded directly onto the tang, with a Bi-Directional Texture pattern for grip in wet hands.
• A polymer sheath is included, with an integral retention tab and a breakaway ball chain.
• Overall length is 4.98 inches, with a blade thickness of 0.08 inch and a weight of 0.9 ounce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ARK stand for? ARK stands for Always Ready Knife. Spyderco designed it with John Shirley and Sam Owens as a lightweight knife that can be carried anywhere.

Does it come with a sheath? Yes. It includes an injection-molded polymer sheath with an integral retention tab and a breakaway ball chain.

Where is the ARK made? Spyderco lists Japan as the country of origin for the ARK.

Buy the Spyderco ARK Fixed Blade Knife, 2.56-Inch H-2 Clip Point

The ARK weighs under an ounce and comes with a ready sheath, which makes it easy to keep on you every day. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping, and see more fixed blade knives while you are here.