Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3 – 2.92″ Satin VG-10 Leaf-Shaped SpyderEdge Blade, Black FRN Handle, Compression Lock

Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3 – Fully Serrated SpyderEdge EDC Pocket Knife

The Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3 is the fully serrated SpyderEdge™ version of Sal Glesser's compact, hell-for-stout folder. Its 2.92" leaf-shaped blade is full-flat ground from VG-10 stainless steel and carries a continuous SpyderEdge serration pattern from tip to ricasso — a configuration that tears through rope, webbing, seat belts, cardboard and fibrous material far faster than a plain edge can. The minimal ricasso maximizes usable edge length, so almost every millimeter of that 2.82" edge is working serration.

Injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) scales in black keep the C69SBK3 at just 3.8 oz while a deeply molded Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern locks it into your hand. Nested stainless steel liners form the foundation of the high-strength Compression Lock® and anchor a broad four-position pocket clip for tip-up or tip-down carry on either side. A fully accessible Trademark Round Hole™ gives swift ambidextrous one-handed deployment, making this one of the more capable serrated Spyderco pocket knives for hard-use EDC.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3 plain edge or serrated?
It is fully serrated. The "S" in the C69SBK3 part number designates SpyderEdge™, Spyderco's full serration pattern, so the Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3 has serrations along its entire edge. The plain-edge version of this knife is the separate C69PBK3.

How do you sharpen a SpyderEdge serrated blade?
SpyderEdge uses alternating large and small scallops, so the Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3 is sharpened from the flat back side of the blade using a tapered rod or the triangular rods of a Sharpmaker, working each scallop individually rather than dragging the whole edge across a flat stone.

How does the Compression Lock on the Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3 work?
A leaf-shaped spring on the liner wedges between the blade tang and the stop pin, so force on the spine compresses the lock rather than trying to shear it. Unlocking the Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3 is done from the spine side, keeping your fingers entirely clear of the closing serrated edge.

What is a leaf-shaped blade?
A leaf shape swells gently toward the middle and tapers to a usable point, blending belly for slicing with enough tip control for detail work. On the Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3 that profile is paired with a thick 0.157" stock and a full-flat grind for an unusually stout small folder.

What is VG-10 steel like?
VG-10 is a Japanese stainless cutlery steel with strong corrosion resistance and easy resharpening at a practical hardness. Because the Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3 is fully serrated, the serration scallops also stretch the working life of that VG-10 edge between touch-ups.

Is a serrated pocket knife legal to carry?
Knife laws vary by state and municipality, and some jurisdictions treat serrated edges or blade length differently, so check your local rules before carrying the Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3. Its 2.92" blade falls under many common length limits, but the Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3 is not sold as legal advice for any jurisdiction.

Is this knife a good everyday carry option?
At 3.8 oz and 4.37" closed with a four-position ambidextrous clip, the Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3 carries easily as an EDC pocket knife, and its serrated edge is especially suited to cutting rope, strapping, packaging and cord.

Where can I buy the Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3?
The Spyderco Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight C69SBK3 is available from Going Gear, an authorized Spyderco dealer, so every knife arrives genuine and covered by Spyderco's warranty.