Spyderco UKPK Heinnie Haynes Edition - is this the best UK legal pocket knife?

[@pteron]

The UKPK was designed in collaboration with the members of a now defunct UK knife forum called BritishBlades of which Sal was a member. I still have my design team edition which has 'UK Pen Knife design team' engraved along the back spring.

[@Naptosis]

You've got one too? 😋 Where did all the folks over there go!?

[@jennoscura2381]

While I understand hesitancy to carry certain knives; if it's legal we should. Seeing people use a folder for regular tasks normalizes knife carry. It sends a message that an EDC knife is a tool not a weapon. I was carrying a Spyderco Delica here in the US until I lost it. I plan on getting another one because it's such a great tool.

[@JonGadget]

Great feedback 👍

[@backrowbrighton]

Really enjoyed the video. I own thirty Spyderco knives, bought over the years before they really went up in price. Most have to stay home as they have locking blades, however I do have some of the slip joint variants. While I like them, they feel like a diluted version of the real thing and the tactical look could arouse suspicion. For UK EDC I will always go for a mid size SAK, I am more confident of the blade retention during use and they are much cheaper. Footnote:- Before the laws were changed I used to EDC a Spyderco Delica.

[@JonGadget]

great feedback Peter - thanks for sharing

[@grayintheuk8021]

I had the standard UKPK and thought that was good until I bought this Heinnie Haynes edition of the Spyderco UKPK. This one is just so much better. Full back spacer and 4 screws unlike the standard 3 screw UKPK. The one I had locks so tightly it's amazing. With the better steel there is just no reason to buy the standard one here in the UK. Thanks for the video.

[@evoste]

Great video Jon. I do have a soft spot for Spyderco and have a few all bought before the knife laws tightened. They are housebound only but I like to fidget with them and just like the tactile nature of them and the engineering and aesthetic. The knife laws are a bit stupid to me as a lot of knife crime is comitted with large kitchen knives or machete type blades. Just shows we can't have nice things.

[@JonGadget]

great feedback - thanks for sharing 👍 I sure you could carry them when you have a 'reasonable excuse' ie backpacking etc.?

[@charlesdudek7713]

Evoste you are absolutely right, most knife crimes are committed with kitchen knives. Not only that, someone who is of the type to stab another human being is not going to be deterred from carrying a knife just because of a law. It will only stop (read disarm) the law abiding citizens.

[@evoste]

@@JonGadget I tend to use my Leatherman Charge TTi or a Swisschamp if I go hiking or camping as they are multi purpose and are less likely to spook members of the public.

[@JonGadget]

@@evoste good point

[@Beowulf_98]

@@charlesdudek7713 oh human being this human being that.... It's human nature we're violent.

[@maxlvledc]

There is a new Salt version in LC200N coming out...which imo would be the best possible

[@EngineersPerspective701]

100% agree that thing will be amazing. A little rit dye and it'll be nirvanva. Love my native 5 salt for the same reason and I think it's similar to the UKPK in that it's a simple knife with a great design and nice execution in manufacturing. Basically the opposite of those Gerbers 😂. I laugh but it hurts, I want them to do well so bad!

[@marmite8959]

Agreed, just wish it was cheaper 😭 the serrated UKPK Salt with the black hardware is gorgeous though, if I had one I'd definitely be dying those scales purple

[@JonGadget]

sounds v.nice Dominic but locking is the issue in the good old UK

[@maxlvledc]

@@JonGadget oh! It's the exact same knife! UK pen knife in LC200N. Coming out soon

[@JonGadget]

@@maxlvledc ok - sounds great - I'll keep an eye out for it

[@EngineersPerspective701]

Great video! Spyderco does a lot of great work but I think the UKPK is one of the many standouts. As you said, it's super well thought out/designed but also amazingly well executed in production for a okay price. Cheers!

[@JonGadget]

thank you 🙏

[@croceaMors1]

The first video ive watched of this channel but I must say a superb and concise review and definitely reinforces my desire to purchase the blade. Great work.

[@JonGadget]

Thanks for the feedback and welcome to the channel

[@NormL69]

I love mine and I love he fact its a legal carry knife. I got a set of solid brass scales recently and they just make it so pretty

[@JonGadget]

that sounds nice - heavy though?

[@mr.crumbles2557]

that's such a lovely shade of red. I have the blue one myself and it's my favorite slipjoint

[@Wally-lk2yp]

Although I own a couple of the smaller, UK legal, Spyderco knives, I’ve never been a huge fan - I can’t decide whether I like the leaf shaped blade and they always seem a little over priced. An alternative you might want to consider, at half the price, is the Boker Plus XS drop point. It is non-locking, has an easy one-hand opening action with a thumb stud, a finger choil giving extra protection and is available in a Hennie Haynes special addition

[@JonGadget]

Thanks for the feedback 👍 The Boker looks like a great option too.

[@Stoater1]

I don't see the appeal of Spydercos, they all look the same to me. There are so many brands out there just as good.

[@JonGadget]

@@Stoater1 I haven't found a better non-locking UK legal dedicated folder yet......

[@mattg6136]

Boker had nylon washers and an inferior steel, if they sorted that out it would be a winner no doubt. I've used UKPKs for years at work, they require no maintenance except sharpening. Awesome blades.

[@ericleon8677]

Great review. My first "big boy knife" is a endura clipit in 1988. My current edc is an ukpk in bdn1 plus a victorinox camper with fireant tec clip and olight i1r eos. Even when I own over 100 knives and multitools. Ukpk has no metal liners to rust, is easy to sharpen, open back for easy cleanup. Signed up for the preorder but missed that window I am trying to complete my collection since own the other 2 versions of the ukpk as well lc200n and S110v.

[@JonGadget]

great feedback Eric - sounds like you definitely need the s30v 😊 - I am sure they will release a 3rd batch, there should be a list you can join to get notified

[@edwardwnewland]

Hi Jon I'm stationed in Germany with the U.S. Military and just pre-ordered the new cobalt blue UKPK in SPY-27 from BladeHQ for my EDC while i'm in Europe, as most of my knives are all locking, and i like to have a dedicated pocketknife. I also like that the 'colorful' slipjoints are not seen as threatening should i have to use the knife in public, though in Europe especially I try to be as discreet as possible. Im excited to get my first UKPK.

[@JonGadget]

Thanks for the feedback Edward - UKPK is a great all round option for UK Legal carry - I'm sure you will enjoy it

[@teutatix]

Great video Jon, thank you for that. In Germany there are also some rules for knives (§42a), so this UKPK could also be a GEPK. I like Spyderco Knives and their design. I also like your videos, keep going and greetings from germany 👋🏻

[@JonGadget]

Thanks for the feedback and kind comments as always. Reaally appreciated.

[@mr_sn4k3s]

Wouldn’t the fact it can be opened one handed be against German knife laws?

[@scottburns5242]

@@mr_sn4k3sonly locking knives have to be two handed.

[@Robert_Thomas832]

I have the FRN version with the softer steel - good nonetheless. Cheaper alternatives are the HH Pilar and Luna which I carry more often for fear of losing the costly UKPK. Thanks Jon.

[@BeachFishingAnticsUK]

Just had an email informing me it's back in stock and ordered it straight away. Looking forward to getting it.

[@charlesdudek7713]

In appearance, that UKPK strongly resembles my Sage5, which I like very much. The Sage5 has a compression lock though. I really like those red g10 scales. Enjoyable video Jon.

[@JonGadget]

Thanks Charles 🙏

[@mattg6136]

Got the same one. The S110V blade drops straight in. Using the HH Urban in S90V more nowadays.

[@ronaldayres546]

Ron from Indiana, Great video on a great knife. Here in Indiana I can carry any blade I want except a ballistic knife or a throwing star.If I'm carrying a tactical folder it's a Benchmade.

[@JonGadget]

Hi Ron, makes sense - I think I would do the same in your situation

[@jdotrillah]

Even as an American, this may be the greatest edc knife Spyderco has ever made. No nonsense, and does what it needs to do.

[@roylerroycerickson]

I’ve been looking for a long time abs can’t find anything i think beats this

[@JonGadget]

Good to know

[@roylerroycerickson]

@@JonGadget can you think of any that are better?

[@ELaster1]

Great content as always Sir 🤓 Personally I'm not into knife videos, but it's still fun to watch every now and then.

[@JonGadget]

Hi Eyal. It’s not a common theme for me but this one stood out 🙂

[@sudo_nym]

I have one and I think it's great! BTW, anyone here remember the BKCG (British Knife Collectors Guild) they seemed to vanish as soon as they appeared!

[@marcdee4427]

Like your watch 👍🏻. I’m a Swiss Army knife fan , single blade has limited use for me . The victorinox knives are innocuous and have many useful features. Great 👍🏻 video, thanks 😊

[@JonGadget]

Thank you for the kind comment 😊 I agree with you - I mainly have and carry SAK's

[@marcdee4427]

@@JonGadget it’s a strange fascinating 🧐 thing, but Saks are a design classic, why we enjoy this well made quality product ? I’m not sure 🤔 but it’s utility makes it something to appreciate. Lovely relaxed style you have and very enjoyable to watch. Thanks 😊

[@JonGadget]

@@marcdee4427 😊Thanks Marc 🙏

[@legrandebadger]

Legal alternatives could be the Civivi Stylum oder the Civivi Appalachian Drifter. Both non locking. Nice video, thorough review. 👍

[@JonGadget]

Thanks for the feedback - I'll check these out 👍

[@requiscatinpace7392]

I like your video! I’ve been looking at this knife for ages. Need to get one now. Subbed.

[@JonGadget]

Apologies for the slow response! 😊 welcome to the channel.

[@jeffreyarnold2929]

Nice knife. I'm happy lockblade knives are legal in US 🇺🇸 though. Great review.

[@JonGadget]

I bet 😊

[@softbingan]

There are some rumours that the US gov is going to legalise a small personal easy to carry nuclear weapons very soon, have you heard about that?

[@benh715]

Nice review. I’ve got a spyderco grasshopper (I think) on my keychain. It’s great, but I’m very tempted to upgrade to something like the ukpk.

[@benh715]

I went for the Twisted Assisted Atlas. It raised a few eyebrows when I whipped it out in the office to cut up a cake, but people got over it.

[@psykobuilds]

I picked up my first spyderco from same site. Fantastic knive for the UK Market. I have the black one and is worth every penny. Very surprised its UK legal to carry almost still feels illegal. Fantastic EDC

[@duncan7153]

Wish i cld get one its always sold out at HH although always got the urban S90v

[@JonGadget]

should be able to get on the list for early notification if the produce another batch

[@duncan7153]

@@JonGadget yes gave them my email least 2 months ago although im just going to go for the urban but cant decide lightweight or red scales one lol

[@JonGadget]

@@duncan7153 I like the G10 and s90v but it's quite pricey!

[@gadgetgus]

Nice, insightful video Jon 👍

[@JonGadget]

thank you 🙏

[@daninmi1648]

Spyderco makes some pretty nice knives. That one looks really good with the red G-10. I'd suggest the Buck 112 if it didn't have a locking blade. It's a shame UK politicians reacted so inappropriately to a few insolent people. Thanks for another great video!

[@JonGadget]

Yes, not ideal! Thanks for the feedback.

[@mrbigberd]

UKPK also has a salt version with LC200N. The steel is tougher than S30V, carries a very good edge (probably 2/3 the edge retention of s30v), very easy to sharpen, and completely rust-proof. It's probably the best EDC steel option until a version with MagnaCut comes along.

[@psykobuilds]

I wanted the yellow version. I see there is a neon green available although I wish HH did a colab with the salt so we can get those g10 scales and full back spacer. I own a standard UKPK tye latest version and have been eyeing up either the HH drop point version or the neon green salt UKPK

[@victortailor394]

Mate I Love your videos !

[@JonGadget]

Thank you Victor 👍

[@liamtwigg2894]

Great vid, I am however wondering, not just what is the best uk legal knife, but what other options are available on a low, med and high budget?

[@ghas4151]

Hello Jon, I’m currently deciding between this, the UKPK and the Hoo Knives v3 as an every day carry in the UK. Do you have any experience with Hoo Knives?

[@Beowulf_98]

You can carry locking knives and fixed blades in Britain also a non lockers are perfectly safe.

[@JonGadget]

Not without good reason!

[@Beowulf_98]

​@@JonGadget yes you need a reason I forgot to mention it. Being a hunter I've carried all sorts, lockers, fixed and non-lockers.

[@BX138]

So, how do they cut apples in UK breakrooms?

[@not-a-theist8251]

here in germany you can carry a knife thats either locking or one handed opening

[@JonGadget]

sorry do you mean can't?

[@not-a-theist8251]

@@JonGadget no I mean can. It can't be locking and one handed. But it can be one of the two. So the UKPK would be legal too

[@JonGadget]

@@not-a-theist8251 ah, I see, that's useful to know. Thanks for letting me know.

[@kobikagan4929]

@@not-a-theist8251 is it legal to carry buck 112 in Germany?

[@scottburns5242]

@@kobikagan4929as long as it doesn’t have a thumb stud.

[@gregsmith7821]

UKPK is a good choice for many, who want to carry a truly UK legal pen knife. Many alternitives that might be seen as better. The Tisted Asisted Junzi is just as competent as the UKPK with a more conventional blade shape. The King of UK 'workers' is undoubtedly the Spyderco PITS. Hard to get hold of but we'll thought out and much better performance.

[@johnm7882]

Please forgive my ignorance but why won't they allow a locking mechanism on knives. Im in America so I'm not familiar with the UK restrictions.

[@ComUnSas]

You can own a locking knife but you can't carry it in a public place without very good reason. So, they're fine at home or your own land. The reason for the ban was knee-jerk legislation from politicians due to rising street knife-crime, which continued to rise anyway

[@ComUnSas]

Originally, the law was going to ban *all* knives in public places until someone pointed out that would potentially criminalise the large number of people who own Swiss army knives. So, an exemption was written in for non-locking knives less than 3 inches long

[@ComUnSas]

Oh, and your own motor vehicle counts as a public place

[@marmite8959]

It is a bit ridiculous. I read somewhere that the law wasn't initially meant to criminalise lock knives, only fixed blades and "offensive weapons" (switchblades, balisongs, non-ornamental swords, every niche weapon ever used in a ninja movie etc.) but a judge ruled in a court case that a lock knife doesn't count as a folding knife and here we are. I'm not a police officer and I've never been in a street gang so I don't know personally but I'd imagine the vast majority of stabbings are done with cheap kitchen knives and garden tools and maybe the odd cheap imported lockknife or switchblade here and there maybe. I'd be very surprised if anyone's ever killed someone with a Leatherman Wave or a Benchmade 940 in this country.

[@JonGadget]

yes - just to echo the other feedback - I believe fixed blades were made illegal to carry and a barrister argued that a locking knife is the same thing 🙁

[@victortailor394]

What do you think about the Anson Calder Cash Wallet?

[@JonGadget]

these are new to me - but a quick look suggests they're very nice!

[@danw918]

Ive never had much room in my heart for Spyderco, couldn't easily articulate why, either. But commendations to you for making a better case than I've ever heard before for getting a UKPK. Normally I rock just a SAK huntsman, and if I might need to split some smaller firewood I'll have a lanksy world legal at my side too. Another great video, thanks 👍

[@JonGadget]

Thanks for the feedback Dan 👍

[@felipecastro5752]

Great vídeo.

[@JonGadget]

🙏 thanks Felipe

[@dalecarr5445]

I’ll stay out of the politics since I’m from the USA but I’m glad Spyderco is making knives for your market. Zero Tolerance also now has a slip joint and so does Chris Reeve but I’m not sure of the blade length on the Chris Reeve. Id like to see you’re opinion on those knives.

[@JonGadget]

Hi Dale. I'm no expert but appreciate these are very high end, good to know there are some quality slip joints out there. No sure I will have the budget to properly review 🙂

[@nikondaveman]

I purchased this knife when it first came out. Agree very easy to carry but I find it awkward to use. Ok for cutting string or whatever. Try using it to peel an apple 🍎 awkward I think. Might seem a silly criticism but to me a Swiss army knife is a far better choice.

[@pmaster375]

Spyderco makes some great knives. I didn't realize it but apparently I am guilty of taking certain freedoms for granted here in the USA. If you don't mind me asking, what is the reason for not allowing a locking blade? I can understand certain limitations on length of blade or automatic opening but it just doesn't make any sense to me to prohibit a locking blade.

[@JonGadget]

Hi Jim, fixed blade knives were banned over 3" and then I understand a lawyer successfully argued that locking blades were the same as fixed bladed knives and so they were banned too!

[@stefpix]

@@JonGadget in the USA there is such a messy patchwork of laws. Each county, municipality, us state can have their own laws, so you will never know what is legal and what not in one place or another. Also you can get arrested and handcuffed if you are drinking a beer in a park or on a bench in a public street and you have no ID card on you. Moreover sentences are crazy long. A school teacher, Brittany Zamora, got sentenced to 20 years in prison for having sex with an underage male student. In most EU states people don’t get 20 years for homicide. I moved to the USA 20 years ago, but now I find Europeans enjoy more freedoms than Americans in several ways. I would like to know your take on the Victorinox Solo (Swiss army 1)

[@JonGadget]

@@stefpix Wow!! That is really interesting (and scary) thanks for sharing - I think the solo is a single blade? I think I would want more than that in a SAK!

[@stefpix]

@@JonGadget Laws in the USA are a patchwork of bureaucracy. So called "gravity knives" have been illegal in New York State for years, then since they are useful to some workers, they were made legal. But they are still illegal in New York City (where I live). A woman from Texas or some other state was visiting the 9-11 memorial in NYC and going through security she declared the gun she was carrying. It is illegal in NYC to carry/transport guns and she was arrested. It means that in the USA what is legal ins one town is illegal a few miles away. Americans do not like centralized laws, and on the other hand it creates a patchwork of contradictory bureaucracy. But it is the most free country in the whole universe, so they say.

[@JonGadget]

@@stefpix thanks for sharing - looks like a minefield of legislation - interesting to hear 👍

[@charliedurnford3277]

I think it’s terribly sad how many people now see carrying a pocket knife as suspicious, strange or scary. It wasn’t long ago at all that it was so common place, no one thought twice. Even schoolboys would carry penknives! This is the kind of tragic situation that comes from the news holding a magnifying glass over crimes involving knives, which conditions people to respond with fear to the most common tool throughout human history. The stupidest thing of all is that those who are already willing to use a knife for criminal purposes are hardly going to care about a lesser law about not carrying certain knives 🙄. So in reality it’s the ordinary, non-criminal people like you and I that are punished by these irrational ‘laws’.

[@JonGadget]

I completely agree. I was in the Boy Scouts and carried a 4” fix blade sheath knife as a kid when outdoors and going to Scout meet-ups, nobody ever thought this was an issue.

[@FourIntoOne]

THe usual excellent review from you Jon, thank you. I have a real first world problem, just CANNOT decide between this and the HH/Spyderco urban lightweight........Dang it !

[@JonGadget]

Hi Marc - I've not had a chance to play with the lightweight but they look very similar to me apart from the scales - the HH UKPK is not available right now but I'm sure will make a comeback.

[@valenteleanos4774]

Ive always wanted that knife but last time I tried to order from Heine hane the shipping cost was toooo much. Awesome wardrobe change though😂

[@JonGadget]

😁

[@ComUnSas]

I've got one and think it's great knife and it's probably the best UK EDC per your criteria. Buuuuuut ... naturally, it depends on your day. If you're making a few rolls or cleaning up some wild mushrooms or stuff from your allotment, a lock, Spidey hole or thumb stud just collect gunk. Something like a Manly Wasp or the current HH G-Slip limited edition have decent scales and steel are better suited IMPO HH

[@marmite8959]

Real Steel do make some excellent modern slipjoints. I've got the titanium and N690 Luna and for a dedicated pocket knife, especially with a thumbstud, you can't really do better for the price. If I didn't already have the Luna I'd probably get the G-Slip compact

[@JonGadget]

great feedback - thanks for sharing 👍

[@teapeabartle4046]

I only have multitool based knives as I just can’t bring myself to spend money on a one function tool.

[@JonGadget]

they are my go to too - this is a good one though

[@janispetke9519]

I find one hand opening a more useful feature than a locking blade, at least in a small to medium size knife like that. I carry an old timey Delica and I hardly even register the lockup, I can open and close the blade with one hand in my sleep! Needless to say, any legal limitations that make a tool less useful and safe are stupid.

[@JonGadget]

good points - thanks for the feedback 👍

[@crashexile2460]

Halloween is coming. How about assembling a vampire hunting kit?

[@JonGadget]

That would scare me!

[@John..18]

I have this one, and also the S110v version, in my opinion, the S110v knife is much better, ! It is a lot lighter, and the action feels very superior, to this Heinnie version,.. The S110v knife is the one I grab, most days, and the S30v knife stays in the drawer,,. If anyone is thinking of buying this, I'd say, pay a bit more, and get the S110v version,, it's not difficult to sharpen imho, and holds a very sharp edge, for a really long time..

[@ken8336]

こんにちは、チャンネル登録しました。素敵な部屋ですね。

[@JonGadget]

Thank you for the sub and the kind comment 😊🙏

[@7temp]

as a knife collector in the usa, i somtimes look around the world at stuff like this as a reminder to myself of how lucky i am (even in CA)

[@stujo718]

👍

[@davidsaxby5400]

What, no scissors? 😉

[@JonGadget]

Ha! I know - that's why I will continue to EDC the compact and use this for more rugged exploits!

[@Stoater1]

I find it quite bizzare that a safety feature such as a locking blade is not legal to carry. Again, such a knife can be carried if one can prove " good reason ". Who decides what constitutes good reason ? Anyway I always carry my Skeletool in my bag for emergencies. If it is confiscated I"ll just buy another one.

[@JonGadget]

check out the blackbelt barrister channel - he explains the legal position really well

[@forzaisspeed]

Well technically Locking Knives are Legal to carry in the UK, you just need a reason to have if on your person.

[@JonGadget]

lack of usb-c is not great these days - AA battery version is available

[@elia_catalucci]

Beati voi noi in Italia abbiamo delle regole che fanno piangere sul porto di coltelli

[@softbingan]

No little scissors built in to cut hairs in nostrils is a deal breaker.

[@APN34Z]

Its not illegal to carry a locking knife in the U.K but you need a valid reason for carrying it, like your going camping, fishinng etc

[@beentheredonethat5908]

Why arent any of you standing against these ridiculous laws? This is a gross overstep and soon younwont have anything anymore. Gross

[@ogotuwaobuto5366]

I would not feel comfortable carrying that in the UK. Regardless of its legality, it looks like it’s purpose is nothing other than an offensive weapon.

[@JonGadget]

I agree - hence not my EDC 🙂

[@krisoddy6983]

The urban would be another one to take a look at if you haven’t already