Gayle Bradley’s Junction is a versatile, all-purpose fixed-blade knife that is ideal for hunters, backpackers, and outdoorsmen on the go. True to the custom version that inspired it, Spyderco’s production version of the Junction’s blade is precision ground from PSF27—an incredibly tough spray-formed tool steel that is one of Bradley’s personal favorite blade materials.
 
     The spray-forming process is used in some industrial applications to spray molten steel onto a form, creating a complex, near-finished shape that requires very little finish machining. Although this method is not used when producing bar stock for knife blades, like the particle metallurgy process, spray forming rapidly solidifies molten steel into small particles. This “freezes” the component alloys of the material so they cannot “segregate” or settle and produces steel with an ultra-fine, extremely homogenous grain structure.
 
     PSF27’s alloy composition includes chromium, molybdenum, vanadium and a generous 1.55% carbon. In simple terms, this makes it very similar to that of D2 tool steel—long a cutlery industry standard. However, because of its unique properties, it offers greater wear resistance and significantly better chipping resistance. Like D2, its chromium content is 12%—just below the official threshold for stainless steel—so care should be taken to maintain it properly.
 
     From a design perspective, the Junction’s blade features a broad profile, a full-flat grind, and a gracefully curved belly. The synergy of these elements creates impressive edge geometry that reduces cutting friction and allows the blade to tackle both delicate tasks and extreme cutting chores with equal ease. For maximum control and strength, the Junction features a wide, ergonomic handle and a subtle integral guard that helps keep the user’s hand from sliding forward onto the edge. Its sturdy full tang is nestled between slim, smooth G-10 scales that are permanently attached with stout tubular rivets that ensure superior structural strength and allow the knife to be easily lashed to a pole as an improvised survival spear.
 
     The Junction comes complete with a custom-molded Boltaron^® sheath and a versatile G-Clip™ attachment that allows it to be configured for vertical, horizontal, or diagonal canted carry. The G-Clip can be attached to both faces of the symmetrical sheath to support a wide range of belt carry and clip-style inside-the-waistband carry positions.
 
     The next-best thing to one of Bradley’s coveted custom fixed blades, the Junction is the ideal companion for all your outdoor adventures.

    The all-new Spyderco Advocate represents a new direction in folding knife design from Gayle Bradley. It reflects his recent focus on more tactically oriented knives while maintaining all the key qualities and attributes that make his designs so special.
 
     Like many of Bradley’s coveted custom knives, the Advocate's blade is precision machined from CPM^® M4—a high-performance particle metallurgy tool steel renowned for its extreme edge-holding ability. The full-flat-ground, PlainEdged™ blade includes a fully functional Trademark Round Hole™ for traditional one-handed opening methods, as well as a prominent index-finger flipper that also functions as a lower guard when the blade is open. Special friction-reducing ball-bearing washers on each side of the blade’s pivot ensure an ultra-smooth action and lightning-quick deployment regardless of the opening method used.
 
     The Advocate’s distinctive handle consists of two painstakingly machined solid titanium scales. Their outer surfaces are carefully radiused to provide a comfortable, ergonomic grip and treated with a stunning “orange peel” texture that is both visually appealing and provides a subtle non-slip texture. The reverse-side scale is machined to create a high-strength Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism that is complemented by a hardened stainless steel interface. The interface ensures long-wearing, steel-on-steel contact between the lock face and blade ramp and also serves as an overtravel stop to preserve the lock bar’s proper spring tension. To minimize weight, the handle boasts an open-backed construction style that also simplifies cleaning and maintenance. A reversible hourglass clip provides convenient left or right-side tip-up carry and guarantees that the Advocate is always poised and ready for action.
 
     A spectacular reflection of Gayle Bradley’s latest design and knifemaking efforts, the Advocate is also a proud new addition to the Spyderco family of flipper-opening folders.