The Stovepipe is a collaboration between renowned knifemaker David Rydbom and Spyderco, transforming one of his most popular custom designs, «The Butcher,» into a unique production model. First designed in 2009, it was inspired by the film Gangs of New York and its portrayal of the infamous historical figure William Poole, also known as «Bill the Butcher.» Its blade, reminiscent of a classic straight razor or a butcher’s cleaver, is also a nod to the folding knives of this shape produced after the Civil War. The name Stovepipe was a historically accurate reference to the stovepipe hat worn by William Poole in the film.
Visually, the Stovepipe is undoubtedly one of the most impressive folding knives Spyderco has ever produced. Its massive 4 mm thick, hatchet-style hollow-ground blade is crafted from CPM® 20CV steel, an advanced powder metallurgy stainless steel with a high vanadium carbide content and the highest chromium content of any vanadium-containing stainless steel currently available. This blend gives CPM 20CV steel a remarkable combination of high wear resistance, superior corrosion resistance, and good impact strength. With meticulous attention to detail, the beautifully sculpted titanium handle scales also form the basis for the Reeve Integral Lock (RIL), which securely locks the blade in the open position. The clip and backspacer are also made of titanium.
- Blade steel: CPM 20CV
- Blade length: 7.1 cm
- Total length: 17.1 cm
- Weight: 139 grams
- Handle material: Titanium
- Lock type: Reeve Integral Lock (RIL)
- Made in Taiwan
