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I got a chance to test a SpyderCo C207G Ouroboros, a unique looking folder. Of all the blades that function as an extension of the hand, this is it.
The Ouroboros is named from an ancient Greek symbol that looks like a snake swallowing its own tail. The parallel between this ancient symbol and a knife is lost on me, but no one can overlook the unique design.
It's not a big knife (6.88" OAL), and it's not heavy (2.6 oz) either. It is a tip up carry knife that uses the deep pocket wire clip, which can be swapped to either side. The Ouroboros is completely low profile, with a steel liner and G-10 scales. All pins have Torx heads and there is a narrow lanyard hole.
The Ouroboros has a satin finish, leaf shaped blade, which is much wider than traditional knives. We are not talking about the thickness, which is a svelte .098". We are talking about a blade that is wide enough (about 1.3") to capture the pointer finger in the choil, similar to a chef...