Description

Spyderco Shaman Blue G-10 3.58″ Folding Knife

The Spyderco Shaman Blue G-10 takes one of Spyderco’s most substantial folding-knife platforms and gives it a distinctive blue handle that stands apart from the traditional black Shaman.

Built around a 3.58-inch blade, the Shaman combines a thick, capable blade profile with textured blue G-10 handle scales, Spyderco’s Compression Lock® and signature Round Hole™ opening system.

Compared with lighter Spyderco EDC models, the Shaman is deliberately more substantial. It’s designed for users who want a folding knife with a hand-filling grip, rugged construction and plenty of cutting capability.

3.58-Inch Blade

The Shaman features a 3.58-inch blade, providing substantial cutting capability while maintaining the portability of a folding design.

The blade’s robust geometry gives the Shaman a noticeably more substantial feel than thinner EDC platforms.

Its size makes it well-suited for:

• Everyday carry
• Work and jobsite use
• Camping and hiking
• Outdoor activities
• Package opening
• Breaking down cardboard
• Cutting rope and cord
• General-purpose utility
• Plain-Edge Cutting Performance

The plain cutting edge provides a continuous cutting surface for clean and controlled cuts.

It’s versatile across common everyday materials including cardboard, packaging, tape, cord and plastic.

The uninterrupted edge is also straightforward to maintain and sharpen, making it a practical configuration for users who want a serious general-purpose working knife.

Textured Blue G-10 Handle

The defining visual feature of this Shaman configuration is its blue G-10 handle.

G-10 is a fiberglass-based laminate widely used on premium working knives because of its excellent combination of:

• Strength
• Dimensional stability
• Moisture resistance
• Durability
• Secure grip characteristics

The textured surface provides positive traction while the blue color gives this Shaman considerably more personality than the standard black configuration.

Heavy-Duty Shaman Ergonomics

One of the biggest reasons to choose a Spyderco Shaman is the handle.

The Shaman uses generous dimensions and rounded contours to create a substantial, hand-filling grip. This makes it especially appealing to users who find thinner or smaller EDC knives uncomfortable during extended use.

The result is a knife that feels purpose-built for real work rather than designed solely around minimizing pocket weight.

Compression Lock®

The Shaman incorporates Spyderco’s highly regarded Compression Lock®.

Located along the spine of the handle, the mechanism provides secure blade lockup while allowing the lock to be released without requiring the user’s fingers to sit directly in the blade’s closing path.

It’s one of Spyderco’s signature locking systems and pairs particularly well with the Shaman’s robust construction.

Spyderco Round Hole™

The blade incorporates Spyderco’s iconic Round Hole™ opening system.

Rather than relying on a traditional thumb stud, the large opening hole provides an intuitive interface for blade manipulation while giving the Shaman its unmistakable Spyderco profile.

The generously sized blade makes the Round Hole especially prominent and easy to access.

Built for Serious Everyday Use

The Shaman isn’t Spyderco’s smallest or lightest EDC knife—and it isn’t trying to be.

Models like the Delica, Para 3 and Sage prioritize a more compact carry experience. The Shaman moves in the opposite direction with more blade, more handle and a noticeably more substantial feel.

That makes it particularly appealing for users who want one robust folding knife capable of handling routine EDC jobs as well as more demanding work and outdoor tasks.

Shaman vs. Paramilitary 2

The Shaman and Paramilitary 2 are both highly capable Spyderco folders, but they have noticeably different personalities.

The Paramilitary 2 provides a slimmer and somewhat lighter everyday-carry platform.

The Shaman emphasizes robust construction, rounded ergonomics and a beefier overall feel.

If minimum weight is the priority, the PM2 probably makes more sense. If you want something that feels like a tank but still folds into your pocket, the Shaman gets the nod.

A Distinctive Blue Version of the Shaman

The Spyderco Shaman Blue G-10 3.58″ combines the proven Shaman platform with a bold handle color that gives the knife a distinctive appearance.

Its 3.58-inch plain-edge blade, textured blue G-10 handle, Compression Lock and Round Hole opener create a premium full-size folding knife with excellent ergonomics and serious everyday utility.

For buyers searching for a Spyderco Shaman Blue G-10 folding knife, this configuration delivers rugged Shaman performance with a standout blue finish.

Spyderco Shaman Blue G-10 Specifications

• Manufacturer: Spyderco
• Model: Shaman
• Product Type: Folding Pocket Knife
• Blade Length: 3.58″
• Edge: Plain Edge
• Opening Feature: Spyderco Round Hole™
• Locking Mechanism: Compression Lock®
• Handle Material: G-10
• Handle Color: Blue
• Pocket Clip: Included
• Size: Full-Size / Heavy-Duty
• Primary Applications: Everyday Carry, Work, Outdoor Use and General Utility

The Spyderco Shaman is a larger pocket knife built on the iconic Native design. Spyderco gave it a high saber grind and prominent swedge to create excellent edge geometry and a fine-tuned point for precise cutting. The handle sports rounded scales over skeletonized stainless steel liners to keep it comfortable and lightweight.