Spyderco Tenacious handle scales

Spyderco Tenacious handle scales

The Spyderco Tenacious (model C122, often called Tenacious) is the flagship of Spyderco's Value Line—affordable, high-quality folders made in China to bring Spyderco innovation to a wider audience

Launched in 2008, it marked Spyderco's first major production shift outside the USA (to China), enabling premium features at budget prices (~$50 MSRP initially). Designed by Eric Glesser (son of founder Sal Glesser), with input from Sal, it incorporates core Spyderco DNA: Trademark Round Hole™ for one-hand opening, ergonomic jimping, full-flat grind, four-position reversible pocket clip, and a sturdy Walker liner lock

Key specs: 3.39" 8Cr13MoV stainless blade (satin finish), black G-10 scales over skeletonized liners, screw-together construction, and lightweight ~4 oz build—delivering reliable performance for EDC, work, or beginners

Its success sparked the Value Folders family: Persistence (smaller, 2009), Ambitious (even smaller), and Resilience (larger, 2011). The Tenacious remains a bestseller, proving Spyderco's commitment to accessible excellence and functional design over flash