Introduced in 2001, the original Spyderco Lil Temperance was a powerhouse folding knife designed for both utilitarian and personal-defense use. It featured a stout leaf-shaped blade initially crafted from CPM 440V particle metallurgy stainless steel and later from CPM S30V. Full-flat ground from 4mm (0.157-inch) stock and produced in both PlainEdge and SpyderEdge variants, the blade was supported by the Spyderco innovative Compression Lock mechanism, which gave the knife “MBC-rated” lock strength for extreme reliability.
The Lil Temperance stainless steel liners that formed the foundation of the Compression Lock were nested within green G-10 handle scales that were meticulously machined to create an advanced ergonomic handle design. This three-dimensional design included three indexing “divots” in the obverse-side scale and a unique pocket clip with a matching series of holes. Designed only for right-side carry, the pocket clip could be configured for tip-up or tip-down orientation. In both positions, the clip’s holes aligned perfectly with the divots in the opposite scale to provide index points for martial arts grip-change tactics. Pinching one of the holes between the thumb and index or middle finger created a natural pivot axis that allowed the knife to be changed swiftly from standard grip to reverse grip and back. The presence of three pairs of holes and divots enabled users to choose the pivot point that best fit their hand size and manipulation technique.
| Condition | New in Box |
|---|---|
| Finish Per Color | Black |
| Manufacturer | Spyderco |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C69SBK3 |
| Model | Lil Temperance |
| Type | Folding Knives |
| UPC | 716104016921 |
