The Spyderco Sage 6 (brand part no. C123CFBCLP) is a folding knife built to showcase the Button-Release Compression Lock, a mechanism pioneered by custom knifemaker Kevin Smock. The Sage Series highlights a different folding knife lock and its inventor with each release, and the sixth entry takes Spyderco’s high-strength Compression Lock design and adds a convenient button release to the obverse-side scale. Aimed at knife enthusiasts and everyday carriers who appreciate innovative mechanisms as much as cutting performance, the Sage 6 makes releasing the lock easier than ever, earning a reputation as one of Spyderco’s most fidget-friendly folders.

Key Specifications

• Locking is handled by a Button-Release Compression Lock, a variation of Spyderco’s high-strength Compression Lock design.
• The added button release on the obverse scale makes disengaging the lock significantly easier than a standard Compression Lock.
• The blade is CPM S30V stainless steel, full-flat ground with a satin finish.
• The handle is open-backed with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners for easy cleaning.
• Handle scales are a peel-ply-textured carbon fiber/G-10 laminate for a light, durable grip.
• A reversible deep-pocket wire clip supports left- or right-side, tip-up carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Sage 6’s lock different from a standard Compression Lock? It adds a button release to the obverse scale, making the lock significantly easier to disengage than Spyderco’s original Compression Lock design.

What blade steel does the Sage 6 use? CPM S30V stainless steel, full-flat ground with a satin finish.

What are the handle scales made from? A peel-ply-textured carbon fiber and G-10 laminate over an open-backed, skeletonized stainless steel liner.

Buy the Spyderco Sage 6 Button Compression Lock Folding Knife

The Sage 6 is a genuine showcase of folding knife engineering, giving users a lock that’s both strong and effortless to release. Order the Spyderco Sage 6 from our pocket knives lineup and our Lubbock, Texas team will get it ready for fast shipping.