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product_id: 50546146
title: "Spyderco Roadie Non-Locking Lightweight Knife with 2.09\" N690Co Stainless Steel Blade and Durable Orange FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C189POR"
brand: "spyderco"
price: "R2202"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Spyderco"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50546146-spyderco-roadie-non-locking-lightweight-knife-with-2-09-n690co
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# 2.09" N690Co steel blade Durable orange FRN handle Ultra-lightweight 0.915 oz Spyderco Roadie Non-Locking Lightweight Knife with 2.09" N690Co Stainless Steel Blade and Durable Orange FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C189POR

**Brand:** spyderco
**Price:** R2202
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧡 Tiny but mighty—your pocket’s new best friend.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Spyderco Roadie Non-Locking Lightweight Knife with 2.09" N690Co Stainless Steel Blade and Durable Orange FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C189POR by spyderco
- **How much does it cost?** R2202 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/50546146-spyderco-roadie-non-locking-lightweight-knife-with-2-09-n690co)

## Best For

- spyderco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted spyderco brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Ultra-Light:** Weighs less than 1 oz and fits discreetly in your fifth pocket or on a keychain—carry convenience redefined.
- • **Ergonomic & Secure Grip:** Fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle with contoured scales and index-finger choil for superior control and safety.
- • **Precision Engineered Blade:** Crafted from premium N690Co stainless steel for razor-sharp edge retention and corrosion resistance.
- • **TSA-Friendly Everyday Carry:** Non-locking design meets global carry restrictions without compromising on toughness or style.
- • **Innovative Double Dent Opening:** Symmetrical dimples enable effortless, fingernail-free two-handed blade deployment—next-level usability.

## Overview

The Spyderco Roadie is a non-locking, ultra-lightweight pocket knife featuring a 2.09-inch N690Co stainless steel blade known for exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance. Its durable orange fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle offers ergonomic comfort and secure grip, while the innovative Double Dent blade dimples allow easy, fingernail-free opening. Designed for everyday carry with TSA-compliant non-locking functionality, this compact knife fits effortlessly in your pocket or on a keychain, making it an indispensable tool for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

## Description

desertcart.com : Spyderco Roadie Non-Locking Lightweight Knife with 2.09" N690Co Stainless Steel Blade and Durable Orange FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C189POR : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Tiny and tough. - This was much smaller than I expected but not at all disappointing. It’s seriously tiny. Very well made with great tolerances. An absolute pleasure to carry with no issues of being bothersome. A step of above many traditional folding knives that cost much more. Thick spine that tapers to a very fine refined edge that makes daily small cutting tasks a very nice experience. Disappears into the fifth pocket of a pair of blue jeans. Could be on a keychain as well. I will definitely be getting the XL version as well. Great steel for a knife in this size category. Most knives in this size category are often very unexceptional.
Review: An Evolution of the Traditional Slip Joint Penknife in Outdoor Orange - This was Spyderco's attempt to meet the TSA's standards that never came to pass, but does meet many of the standards of countries and cities around the world who restrict what honest, law abiding citizens can carry as a pocket knife for everyday utility (of course, those intent on violence don't care). Yet, there it is and this is a result - as are the more robust UKPK, the excellent Pingo (no longer available), the Squeak, and many other SlipIt (non-locking) models from Spyderco. Spyderco makes very well engineered products and this is no exception. The blade is thick and 90 degrees at the spine (you can strike (scrape) a ferrocerium rod with it very well), has a modified sheepsfoot shape (slight belly, spine has an interesting curve - looks like a bird's head in a way), and is made from N690Co steel (which is very stainless and retains its edge very well) made in Maniago, Italy. Very sharp, too. Knife has "dimples" on either side at the front of the blade to open the blade, and a small "Spydie hole" further along the blade just because it's a Spyderco. It also has a lanyard hole. Using a lanyard and bead to "extend" the handle length, the Roadie can actually be manipulated to open with one hand (with lanyard between fingers, pinch and lift the blade at the "dimples", then push at the forefinger index choil al the base of the blade to fully open it). In my opinion the Roadie makes an excellent, non-threatening (nicely small and not-pointy), light weight, very useful, 5th pocket sized penknife. And in orange with its square spine, it makes a good backpacking buddy, even for ultralight through hikers. Much stronger and "field useful" than a SAK Classic (which definitely deserves to be in any First Aid Kit) when teamed with a small Ferrocerium rod for fire starting. The Roadie blade is definitely up to making shavings and curls to ignite if a fire is needed, and certainly cutting cordage, etc., and opening packets of food.

## Features

- Iconic Design: The Roadie represents a quantum leap in the evolution of modern pocketknife design and sets a new standard of excellence for the breed. We are confident that yours will serve you well.
- Dependable: Its Durable fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales are contoured for comfort and feature a recessed Spyderco "bug" logo on both sides.
- Game Changer: The Roadie's most distinguishing characteristic is the Double Dent a pair of symmetrical dimples in the blade that provide a solid purchase for a fingernail-free two-handed opening. "Double Dent". It is a pair of symmetrical dimples in the b
- Designed to be Safe: It has a subtle index-finger choil that increases control of the knife during use and acts as a safeguard against unintentional closure.
- Superior Blade Steel: Every Roadie has a sheepfoot-style blade ground from Bohler-Uddeholm N690Co steel, a high-performance stainless steel alloyed with cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00SX51ZRG |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #326,012 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1,587 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives |
| Blade Edge | fine |
| Blade Length | 2.13 Inches |
| Blade Material | N690Co steel |
| Blade Shape | Roadie |
| Blade Type | Roadie |
| Brand | Spyderco |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (266) |
| Date First Available | January 29, 2015 |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00716104010271 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Length | 5.08 Inches |
| Item Weight | 0.915 ounces |
| Item model number | C189POR |
| Manufacture Year | 2013 |
| Manufacturer | Spyderco |
| Model Name | SC189POR |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday Carry |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Size | 2.1" |
| Special Feature | Foldable |
| Style | Modern |
| Theme | Portability |
| UPC | 716104010271 |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** N690Co steel
- **Brand:** Spyderco
- **Color:** Orange
- **Handle Material:** Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon
- **Included Components:** Knife
- **Model Name:** SC189POR
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Everyday Carry
- **Special Feature:** Foldable
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Blade Shape** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tiny and tough.
*by M***M on September 22, 2025*

This was much smaller than I expected but not at all disappointing. It’s seriously tiny. Very well made with great tolerances. An absolute pleasure to carry with no issues of being bothersome. A step of above many traditional folding knives that cost much more. Thick spine that tapers to a very fine refined edge that makes daily small cutting tasks a very nice experience. Disappears into the fifth pocket of a pair of blue jeans. Could be on a keychain as well. I will definitely be getting the XL version as well. Great steel for a knife in this size category. Most knives in this size category are often very unexceptional.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Evolution of the Traditional Slip Joint Penknife in Outdoor Orange
*by T***Y on November 12, 2024*

This was Spyderco's attempt to meet the TSA's standards that never came to pass, but does meet many of the standards of countries and cities around the world who restrict what honest, law abiding citizens can carry as a pocket knife for everyday utility (of course, those intent on violence don't care). Yet, there it is and this is a result - as are the more robust UKPK, the excellent Pingo (no longer available), the Squeak, and many other SlipIt (non-locking) models from Spyderco. Spyderco makes very well engineered products and this is no exception. The blade is thick and 90 degrees at the spine (you can strike (scrape) a ferrocerium rod with it very well), has a modified sheepsfoot shape (slight belly, spine has an interesting curve - looks like a bird's head in a way), and is made from N690Co steel (which is very stainless and retains its edge very well) made in Maniago, Italy. Very sharp, too. Knife has "dimples" on either side at the front of the blade to open the blade, and a small "Spydie hole" further along the blade just because it's a Spyderco. It also has a lanyard hole. Using a lanyard and bead to "extend" the handle length, the Roadie can actually be manipulated to open with one hand (with lanyard between fingers, pinch and lift the blade at the "dimples", then push at the forefinger index choil al the base of the blade to fully open it). In my opinion the Roadie makes an excellent, non-threatening (nicely small and not-pointy), light weight, very useful, 5th pocket sized penknife. And in orange with its square spine, it makes a good backpacking buddy, even for ultralight through hikers. Much stronger and "field useful" than a SAK Classic (which definitely deserves to be in any First Aid Kit) when teamed with a small Ferrocerium rod for fire starting. The Roadie blade is definitely up to making shavings and curls to ignite if a fire is needed, and certainly cutting cordage, etc., and opening packets of food.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The next gen of pen knives
*by A***G on April 18, 2015*

Let me preface this review. I'm a Spyderco fan, a big fan. So much so that this is my 24th Spyderco knife (the 1st I'll be reviewing, but more to follow ). I appreciate the brand for their commitment to quality, from the designs to the materials to the customer service. Before I review this knife and tell you what it can do, let me make a few comments on what it won't do. 1. It won't kill zombies. 2. It won't make you a ninja. 3. It won't make you the most tacti-kewl kid around. 4. It won't kill a bear. 5. Or a rhino. 6. It won't scare people when you pull it out in public. That last one was a big part of what I was looking for. My every day carry (edc) knife is either a paramilitary 2 or a manix 2. Both are bigger knives, and they can definitely raise an eyebrow or 3 when you pull them out in public. This little guy won't. The blade is small, but it cuts like a big boy. Hacks apart cardboard like paper. Cuts up clamshell packing without problems. It's a great knife for 90% of the cutting needs you may have. It comes in a compact size that vanishes in ANY pocket you put it in. It fits the hand perfectly. The choil makes sure you don't accidentally close the knife on yourself. The size and non-locking design keep it legal wherever you live. The steel is great- honed it up quick on my Sharpmaker when I got it, then cup up a variety of boxes, plastics and cordage for a while and could still shave hair. So is the knife worth the price? Up to you. If you're looking for a quality knife that fits the above description like I was, then I say "yes, it's definitely worth the price of admission." It doesn't replace my bigger edc knives, but it makes a great supplemental knife for almost any occasion, and a dependable blade when I can't take my other knives with me.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-21*