Specifications
- Overall Length:5.00"
- Blade Length:2.625"
- Cutting Edge:2.125"
- Blade Thickness:0.08"
- Blade Material:H1
- Blade Style:Clip Point
- Finish:Satin
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:2.33"
- Handle Thickness:0.26"
- Handle Material:FRN
- Color:Black
- Weight:0.81 oz.
- Sheath:Polymer
- Knife Type:Fixed Blade
- Brand:Spyderco
- Model:ARK
- Country of Origin:Japan
- Best Use:Everyday Carry
- Product Type:Knife
Specifications
- Overall Length:5.00"
- Blade Length:2.625"
- Cutting Edge:2.125"
- Blade Thickness:0.08"
- Blade Material:H1
- Blade Style:Clip Point
- Finish:Satin
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:2.33"
- Handle Thickness:0.26"
- Handle Material:FRN
- Color:Black
- Weight:0.81 oz.
- Sheath:Polymer
- Knife Type:Fixed Blade
- Brand:Spyderco
- Model:ARK
- Country of Origin:Japan
- Best Use:Everyday Carry
- Product Type:Knife
The ARK (Active Resistance Knife) was created by John Shirley (design) and Sam Owens (knifemaker) as a self-defense tool to be attached to a dog tag chain. It is intended to be worn 24-7 and every aspect of its design and makeup is congruent with that criterion. The ARK is a minimal design that benefits from a smaller footprint. The blade is made from H1 steel, which has characteristics of a premium steel without the propensity to rust when subjected to water, sweat, and the like. Textured FRN scales along with a deep index finger groove provide secure grip and a hole at the base of the handle opens up the option for lanyard attachment if desired. The ARK includes an injection-molded sheath.
Customer Reviews
The sheath has a release lever on it that's not shown in the description photo. It locks the knife in securely so it won't slip out even while running, but is easy to disengage with either your right index finger or left thumb while drawing the knife.
My only gripes with it are that the ball chain necklace it comes with can be noisy when the sheath moves around on it and the grommets on the sheath body will occasionally rip out a chest hair. Both are easy enough to fix that they're not worth removing a star over.
Overall it's a good neck knife made great by the fact that you don't have to worry about it rusting away on you.
The ARK (Active Resistance Knife) was created by John Shirley (design) and Sam Owens (knifemaker) as a self-defense tool to be attached to a dog tag chain. It is intended to be worn 24-7 and every aspect of its design and makeup is congruent with that criterion. The ARK is a minimal design that benefits from a smaller footprint. The blade is made from H1 steel, which has characteristics of a premium steel without the propensity to rust when subjected to water, sweat, and the like. Textured FRN scales along with a deep index finger groove provide secure grip and a hole at the base of the handle opens up the option for lanyard attachment if desired. The ARK includes an injection-molded sheath.
Specifications
- Overall Length:5.00"
- Blade Length:2.625"
- Cutting Edge:2.125"
- Blade Thickness:0.08"
- Blade Material:H1
- Blade Style:Clip Point
- Finish:Satin
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:2.33"
- Handle Thickness:0.26"
- Handle Material:FRN
- Color:Black
- Weight:0.81 oz.
- Sheath:Polymer
- Knife Type:Fixed Blade
- Brand:Spyderco
- Model:ARK
- Country of Origin:Japan
- Best Use:Everyday Carry
- Product Type:Knife
H1--as I like to call: the Holy One--is the saving grace for neck knives because of its rust resistance to salty environments, such as when sweating. (It happens!)
I had considered several other knives, but I couldn't ignore the rust resistance of H1 and the sheath/carry system that easily allows for one-hand deployment.
So far, the Spyderco Shirley-Owens Ark has been the perfect solution for neck carry.
Aside from being impervious to rust, it absolutely disappears on the body. It's so comfortable, I often forget I'm wearing it.
It's been a wonderful EDC knife for smaller tasks and it's given me great peace of mind knowing I have a knife/tool wherever I go.
The sheath has a release lever on it that's not shown in the description photo. It locks the knife in securely so it won't slip out even while running, but is easy to disengage with either your right index finger or left thumb while drawing the knife.
My only gripes with it are that the ball chain necklace it comes with can be noisy when the sheath moves around on it and the grommets on the sheath body will occasionally rip out a chest hair. Both are easy enough to fix that they're not worth removing a star over.
Overall it's a good neck knife made great by the fact that you don't have to worry about it rusting away on you.
H1--as I like to call: the Holy One--is the saving grace for neck knives because of its rust resistance to salty environments, such as when sweating. (It happens!)
I had considered several other knives, but I couldn't ignore the rust resistance of H1 and the sheath/carry system that easily allows for one-hand deployment.
So far, the Spyderco Shirley-Owens Ark has been the perfect solution for neck carry.
Aside from being impervious to rust, it absolutely disappears on the body. It's so comfortable, I often forget I'm wearing it.
It's been a wonderful EDC knife for smaller tasks and it's given me great peace of mind knowing I have a knife/tool wherever I go.