Spyderco Shaman Lightweight C229PBK Folding Knife
The Spyderco Shaman Lightweight C229PBK is a serious work folding knife that combines the strength of the original Shaman with the practicality of a lightweight build. It offers confidence, ergonomics, and performance you can rely on every day.
Shaman LW – less weight, the same authority in the cut. 🔪💪
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Detailed product description
Spyderco Shaman Lightweight CTS-BD1N Folding Knife – black FRN (C229PBK)
Design: Sal Glesser
The Spyderco Shaman Lightweight C229PBK is a robust yet significantly lighter version of the iconic Shaman model, designed by Sal Glesser himself. It preserves everything the Shaman is known for – performance, ergonomics, and confidence in hand – while adding lower weight and greater practicality for everyday carry.
The CTS-BD1N stainless steel blade offers excellent corrosion resistance, stable edge retention, and easy maintenance. The black FRN handle with pronounced texturing provides a reliable grip even with gloves or in wet conditions.
The Shaman is one of Spyderco’s most highly regarded work knives, and the Lightweight version makes it accessible to a wider range of users.
Plain Edge
Key parameters
Overall length
cca 20,9 cm
Blade length
cca 8,9 cm
Weight
cca 113 g
Clip
Čtyřpolohový (pravá/levá, tip-up / tip-down)
Steel
CTS-BD1N (stainless steel)
Opening
Kulatý hole Spyderco
Steel hardness
cca 58-60 HRC
Handle
FRN - black
Blade thickness
cca 3,7 mm
Blade finish
Satin
Blade shape
Drop-point
Production
USA
Lock
Compression Lock
About Spyderco
Spyderco is an American brand that changed the world of folding knives through its emphasis on ergonomics, safety, and functional design.
Character and philosophy
The Shaman Lightweight is built around the philosophy of “hard work without compromise.” The strong drop-point blade with a high flat grind cuts with confidence and control, while the Compression Lock allows safe one-handed operation without putting your fingers in the blade’s path.
The handle ergonomics are typically “Shaman-like” – full palm support, pronounced choils, and natural cutting guidance. In the Lightweight version, everything is also optimized for all-day carry.
Key benefits
- Shaman ergonomics – an extremely secure and comfortable grip
- Lightweight FRN construction – significantly lower weight than the G-10 version
- CTS-BD1N steel – stainless, stable, and easy to maintain
- Compression Lock – safe and fast operation
- Strong blade – high durability for demanding work
- Fully ambidextrous operation – suitable for both right- and left-handed users
Possible limitations
- FRN feels more utilitarian than G-10 or Micarta
- The robust profile is not ideal for ultra-fine cutting tasks
- More of a work-focused than an “urban” design
Maintenance and care
- Clean and dry the blade after use
- Occasionally apply a small amount of lubricant to the pivot and lock
- The FRN handle requires no special maintenance
- Store in a dry environment
Recommended for
- demanding EDC users
- outdoor, camping, and work use
- users who want maximum control and cutting power
- fans of Sal Glesser’s functional design
Final verdict
The Spyderco Shaman Lightweight C229PBK is a serious work folding knife that combines the strength of the original Shaman with the practicality of a lightweight build. It offers confidence, ergonomics, and performance you can rely on every day.
Shaman LW – less weight, the same authority in the cut. 🔪💪
Customer reviews
All 147 reviews →4,8
★★★★★
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