Spyderco Knife
C69PBK3
Lil' Temperance 3
- Blade Length: 2.92" (74 mm)
- Closed Length: 4.37" (111 mm)
- Overall Length: 7.17" (182 mm)
- Cutting Edge: 2.82" (72 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.157" (4.0 mm)
- Blade Material: VG-10 Stainless Steel
- Blade Style: Leaf-Shaped
- Blade Grind: Full Flat
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Handle Material: FRN
- Handle Color: Black
- Locking Mechanism: Compression Lock
- Pocket Clip: Tip-Down, Tip-Down, Left/Right Carry
- Model Number: C69SBK3
- Model Name: Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight
- Designer: Sal Glesser
- Weight: 3.81 oz. (108 g)
- Made in Japan
The original Lil’ Temperance was designed by Spyderco co-founder Sal Glesser as a compact yet heavy-duty folding knife suitable for defensive use. Over the years, Sal has refined the design several times, emphasizing its utilitarian function without compromising its hell-for-stout spirit. The latest evolution of this venerable design transcends previous versions by replacing their traditional G-10 handle scales with injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN). In addition to its light weight, FRN adds the extreme grip security of a deeply molded Bi-Directional Texture pattern. Stainless steel liners nested in the scales form the foundation of the knife’s high-strength Compression Lock mechanism and anchor its broad-based, four-position pocket clip. The stout blade of the Lil’ Temperance 3 is full-flat ground from VG-10 stainless steel has a minimal ricasso to maximize its edge length.