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Petzl Spatha Knife
$39.95
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The Petzl Spatha Knife is designed to accompany the climber on every outing. The profile of the blade allows easy cutting of ropes and cordage.
- Smooth/serrated combo blade easily cuts ropes and cordage; stainless-steel blade is tough for long-lasting use
- Notch in the blade helps you open the knife with bare hands; use the textured wheel to open the blade when wearing gloves
- Includes a hole for attaching the knife to your climbing harness with a Caritool tool holder or a carabiner (sold separately)
- Petzl Spatha Knife blade can be locked in the open position
Imported.
View all Petzl Pocket Knives| Best Use | Climbing |
|---|---|
| Knife Blade Type | Partially Serrated |
| Locking Blade | Yes |
| Number of Blades | 1 Blade |
| Max Blade Length (in.) | 4 inches |
| Closed Length | 4.5 inches |
| One-Handed Opening | Yes |
| Handle Material | Nylon |
| Blade Construction | Stainless steel |
| Lanyard Ring | Yes |
| Dimensions | Closed: 4.5 in.; open: 6.9 in. |
| Weight | 1.5 ounces |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Great knife for climbing (& camping, hiking, etc)
mrjaekim7 years ago
Climbing: very lightweight knife that will work with any carabiner from the biggest BD or Petzl to a Metolius Mini II. The serrated section will cut through any cord in any situation, and you'll forget you have it on your rack.
General use: great for backpacking/hiking, as it’s very easy to clean and stow, and to clip to existing pack straps. It’s also not so expensive that you’re overly precious with it.
If I were to have one knife in the outdoors, this would be it.
Disclaimer: I have no financial relationship with Petzl.
mrjaekim
San Francisco, CA
27 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Inappropriate for climbing.
Climb1116 years ago
This knife does not lock close. That's fine if you keep it in your pocket but it is dangerous to have hanging on your harness.
Climb111
Anchorage AK
9 people found this review helpful
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mrjaekim
San Francisco, CA
Great knife for climbing (& camping, hiking, etc)
7 years ago
Climbing: very lightweight knife that will work with any carabiner from the biggest BD or Petzl to a Metolius Mini II. The serrated section will cut through any cord in any situation, and you'll forget you have it on your rack. General use: great for backpacking/hiking, as it’s very easy to clean and stow, and to clip to existing pack straps. It’s also not so expensive that you’re overly precious with it. If I were to have one knife in the outdoors, this would be it. Disclaimer: I have no financial relationship with Petzl.
Yes , I recommend this product
Karl
Boulder, CO
Great climbing utility knife
5 years ago
This is a great climbing utility knife. It is optimized for climbing use, where you are carrying it by attaching to a carabiner. While you might be able to find smaller more compact climbing knives that are suitable for warm weather rock climbing, this is the best option for warm and cold weather use. It is big enough to use with gloves on and the plastic handle has a much lower thermal conductivity than slimmer knives with metal handles. While you can use it as a general utility pocket knife or a lightweight backpacking knife, there are probably better options for that. For many years this was my only knife. I used it for opening packages, cardboard cutting, etc. However, recently, I have decided to buy other knives for non-climbing tasks and just use this knife for climbing.
Yes , I recommend this product
Lightfoot
Westlake Village, CA
Lightweight, easy to carry in belt pouch!
5 years ago
Great for backpacking to open food pouches or cut up snacks. Super lightweight and super well made. Recommend highly and I've had for over two years, and love it!
Yes , I recommend this product
David Morl
NC
not as described
3 years ago
Details state a max blade length of 4”…. It’s 3” at max. Still appears to be a good light weight hiking or climbing knife
Age:55–64
Used for::Gym Climbing
No, I do not recommend this product
Climb111
Anchorage AK
Inappropriate for climbing.
6 years ago
This knife does not lock close. That's fine if you keep it in your pocket but it is dangerous to have hanging on your harness.
No, I do not recommend this product
Quickbeam
Ventura, Ca
Just an excellent product, thank you.
4 years ago
Its light, sharp, works great and does its job, couldn't ask for more.
Age:55–64
Used for::Mountaineering
Yes , I recommend this product
Dano
Sammamish, WA
Great All-Around Knife
3 years ago
Great Knife with bright colors, and a carabiner hole the size of Texas
Age:45–54
Used for::Mountaineering
Yes , I recommend this product
Greg V
Lightweight and Handy
2 years ago
Light weight with good length of serration on blade. Takes some practice to open with one hand. Overall nice knife and the price was right!!
Age:55–64
Yes , I recommend this product
Nachocheese
Los Angeles
Light and crazy sharp.
5 years ago
This knife is awesome. It's meant for mountain climbers and hikers but I use it for work and anything that needs cutting! I just wish the handle was made of something else since its plastic it feels really light but it also like it might give after continuous use.
Age:25–34
Used for::Mountaineering
Yes , I recommend this product
The Professor
Virginia
Simple Climbing Knife
2 months ago
Nice lightweight, sharp knife. Not the easiest to open the first few times but once you get the hang of it opening it with one hand isn't bad and two hands is easy. Doesn't feel like it would randomly spring open but haven't had a situation where it would yet.
Age:35–44
Used for::Trad Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
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