Designed by renowned custom knifemaker Ed Schempp, the Spyderco Balance lives up to its name with a compact, symmetrical design that feels equally refined and capable. Though small in size, it offers surprising cutting power and ergonomic comfort, thanks to a downturned, full-flat-ground blade made from Spyderco’s exclusive CPM SPY27 stainless steel. Originally released in 2010 and later retired, the Balance returns as a limited Sprint Run, blending classic design with modern materials. It features a satin-finished blade with a prominent finger choil for precise control, and a unique handle combining a solid stainless steel scale with a cobalt blue, peel-ply-textured G-10 scale over a stainless liner. The stainless side also forms a sturdy Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.), while both sides offer clip mounting holes for left or right tip-up carry. This reissue brings back a distinctive design with updated performance and a fresh aesthetic.