Archeo-Futurism
Renowned designer Paul Alexander brings his signature “techno-primitive” aesthetic to the Spyderco COBOL UK, a knife that fuses futuristic design with timeless simplicity. Inspired by his earlier NAND™ model, the COBOL evolves the concept with bold, Asian-influenced styling and a graceful yet purposeful silhouette. Its upswept M390 stainless steel blade draws inspiration from both the traditional Japanese tanto and the Americanised katana point, delivering a striking balance of precision and strength. This unique folding knife captures the essence of functional artistry — sleek, distinctive, and perfectly proportioned.
"The COBOL is a piece of functional knife-art, sleek and beautiful." - Mr. Narwhal 
Artful Engineering
Built with meticulous attention to detail, the COBOL features solid titanium handle scales with integral spring arms and seated ball bearings that form the heart of its ingenious Ball Joint Non-Locking Mechanism. When opened, the blade is held securely in place by precision-indexed bearings, while the extended tail and deep choil ensure a safe, confident grip during use. The handle’s sleek contours and reversible deep-pocket wire clip make it fully ambidextrous and exceptionally pocket-friendly. Every element of the COBOL embodies precision, innovation, and the creative genius of one of Spyderco’s most original designers.
