--- product_id: 50545967 title: "Bill Moran Featherweight Plain Edge Blade Knife (Black)" brand: "spyderco" price: "Β£242.66" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Spyderco" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50545967-bill-moran-featherweight-plain-edge-blade-knife-black store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # FRN handle with Craton grip Perfect balance, steady control 3.9" VG-10 flat-ground blade Bill Moran Featherweight Plain Edge Blade Knife (Black) **Brand:** spyderco **Price:** Β£242.66 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ—‘οΈ Own the legacy. Cut with precision. Lead the pack. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bill Moran Featherweight Plain Edge Blade Knife (Black) by spyderco - **How much does it cost?** Β£242.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50545967-bill-moran-featherweight-plain-edge-blade-knife-black) ## Best For - spyderco enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted spyderco brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Ergonomic Grip:** Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon handle with Craton rubber inserts ensures superior traction and comfort in any condition. - β€’ **Cutting-Edge Steel:** Premium VG-10 stainless steel blade offers razor-sharp edge retention and corrosion resistance. - β€’ **Featherweight Precision:** Ultra-lightweight fixed blade (86.2g) engineered for effortless handling and all-day outdoor use. - β€’ **Legendary Craftsmanship:** Designed by Bill Moran, the grandfather of American custom knives, for unmatched heritage and prestige. - β€’ **Versatile Outdoor Essential:** Drop-point blade shape optimized for game prep, camping, and survival tasksβ€”your ultimate field companion. ## Overview The Spyderco Bill Moran Featherweight Plain Edge Knife is a masterfully balanced, lightweight fixed blade featuring a 3.9-inch VG-10 stainless steel drop-point blade. Designed by knife legend Bill Moran, it combines premium craftsmanship with a durable FRN handle enhanced by Craton rubber inserts for superior grip. Ideal for hunters and outdoor professionals seeking precision, durability, and ergonomic control in a sleek, heritage-inspired tool. ## Description Product Description Spyderco Bill Moran Featherweight Plain Edge Drop Point Fixed Blade Knife Bill Moran is recognized as the grandfather of American custom knife making and the founding father of the American Blade smith Society. He started pounding steel, making knives more than fifty years ago. If you're lucky enough to find a custom-made Moran to buy, expect to shell out five-figures, minimum. His work and designs are that revered. Spyderco is privileged to offer a production fixed-blade collaboration patterned in Bill Moran's ageless tradition. We've made it available in two distinct blade shapes. The FB02 (pictured) has a drop-point shape while the FB01 (see related item below) has an upswept Bowie-style blade. Both blades are flat-ground VG-10 and carry Bill's signature. They are tapered, starting thick where the blade joins the handle, thinning down the spine to a fine, uniformly ground tip. In the hand the knife conveys a unique feeling of balance, called by some a sweet spot. The sweet spot is due to the blade and handle being comparable in weight. This balance transfers into a feeling of steady control over the cutting edge. The FRN handle three-dimensionally fills out the palm and is inlayed with a panel of non-sliding Craton. Highly recommended for hunting and camping both models come in a moulded Bolt Aron sheath with multi-position G-Clip fastening system. Bill Moran One of the knife making legends who has influenced generations of knife makers by influencing the way forged blade are made and how pattern welding takes place. Drop-point Blade A design popularised by the hunting knives of the late Bob Loveless. The spine of the blade follows a subtle convex arc to the point. Full Flat-ground blade A blade ground with flat bevels that extend from the spine all the way to the cutting edge. This grind reduces drag during cutting and decreases overall weight. VG-10 Stainless Steel Sometimes known as V-Kin-10, VG-10 is a cutlery grade stainless steel produced in Japan. Due to this being produced in Japan almost all VG-10 steel knife blades are manufactured in Japan. Plain Edge Blade A sharpened edge with no serrations or teeth, sometimes referred to as a "smooth" edge. Fibreglass Reinforced Nylon (FRN) Handle A tough, chemical and heat-resistant material that is extremely lightweight and versatile. An injection-moulded co-polyester reinforced with glass fibre, it is unique in that it can be made translucent or transparent and tinted with various colours. Craton Rubber Inserts A high-performance elastomer manufactured by Craton Polymers used as a synthetic replacement for rubber. Craton provides the flexibility, high traction, and sealing abilities of natural rubber, but with increased resistance to heat, weathering and chemicals. Craton is used in the manufacture of knife handles to provide a comfortable, secure grip. Legal Disclaimer You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this item. It is the buyer's responsibility to check local laws before purchasing. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Box Contains 1 x Spyderco Bill Moran Folding Knife See more Review: A little too much priority on style over function? - Great looking knife, excellent blade, holds an edge well, but handle is a tad too small for my taste. There are some jobs that you need a bit more to hang on to, such as cutting up through the breast bone of a deer in the field. Review: I could write a book on how amazing this Spyderco knife is but the main points are: Amazingly sharp and easy to sharpen VG10 steel. It is my sharpest knife and I have quite a few ... Exemplary manufacturing fit and finish Well balanced and a great ergonomic feel to the hand. I have field dressed 10 whitetail deer with this knife so far ... I would definitely recommend this knife to hunters and you will not be disappointed by spending the extra money to get this quality. ## Features - Lightweight fixed blade knife - Designed by knife making legend Bill Moran - Drop-point blade design is ideal for game preparation and other outdoor chores - 3.90" Full-flat ground, VG-10 stainless steel blade with a Plain Edge - Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon (FRN) handle with Craton rubber inserts for increased traction ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001TIHCAS | | Age range | Adult | | Batteries included? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | 1,109,394 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 66 in Fixed-blade Knives | | Blade edge | Flat | | Blade length | 10.16 Centimetres | | Blade material | Stainless Steel | | Brand | Spyderco | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (68) | | Date First Available | 18 Sept. 2008 | | Department | Unisex | | Features | Lightweight | | Hand orientation | Ambidextrous | | Height | 2 inches | | Included components | Sheath | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item display length | 1 inches | | Item display width | 2 inches | | Item model number | FB02P | | Manufacturer | Spyderco | | Material composition | Black Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon | | Material type | Plain Edge | | Number of blades | 1 | | Number of pieces | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 26.04 x 8.89 x 3.18 cm; 181.44 g | | Seasons | continuity 2015 | | Shape | Elongated with distinct blade and handle | | Size | 26.2 x 8.8 x 3.6 cm ; 86.2 g | | Style | Blade Knife | | Usage | fishing | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Adult - **Blade material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Spyderco - **Colour:** Black - **Handle material:** Fibreglass Reinforced Nylon - **Included components:** Sheath - **Model name:** SPY-FB02P - **Recommended uses for product:** Camping, Hunting - **Special feature:** Lightweight - **Style:** Blade Knife ## Images ![Bill Moran Featherweight Plain Edge Blade Knife (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511kX+ISAlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A little too much priority on style over function? *by M***R on 13 July 2018* Great looking knife, excellent blade, holds an edge well, but handle is a tad too small for my taste. There are some jobs that you need a bit more to hang on to, such as cutting up through the breast bone of a deer in the field. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***N on 7 October 2020* I could write a book on how amazing this Spyderco knife is but the main points are: Amazingly sharp and easy to sharpen VG10 steel. It is my sharpest knife and I have quite a few ... Exemplary manufacturing fit and finish Well balanced and a great ergonomic feel to the hand. I have field dressed 10 whitetail deer with this knife so far ... I would definitely recommend this knife to hunters and you will not be disappointed by spending the extra money to get this quality. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by B***. on 27 October 2017* Simply put this design by Bill Moran fits the bill for the absolutely perfect outdoor knife, and in 99% of situations will be the only one you need on your hip. This knife is the only outdoor knife I carry, because there really isn't need for anything else, unless its for a specialized purpose like brush clearing or pig sticking. I've developed this reasoning from an early age based on the Professional Guide's Manual written by George Leonard Herter. He said "An outdoor knife must be made for service--not show. Your life may depend on it. Real outdoor people realize that so-called sportsmen or outdoor knives have long been made for sale, not for use. The movies and television show their characters wearing fancy sheath knives. Knife makers advertised them and drugstore outdoorsmen bought them. Nothing marks a man to be a tenderfoot more than these showy useless knives." He went on to say that: "1. The knife must stay sharp for long periods of time without sharpening. (VG-10 steel is perfect for accomplishing this task) 2. The knife must be shaped so it is ideal for cleaning and skinning game of all kinds. (The drop point is ideally suited for this) 3. The knife must have a handle long enough so that it fits a man's hand so pressure can be put on the blade when desired. The handle of the knife must be made to last a lifetime. (The advances in polymers make the materials used here more than suitable) 4. The blade of the knife must not be hollow ground. Hollow grinding weakens a blade so that the edge will bend or break under heavy usage. A wedge edge is the strongest and most durable ever designed. (Bill Moran flat grind is an excellent example of this) 5. The blade of the knife must be hand forged in order to give the steel maximum strength and hardness. 6. The blade of the knife must not have a blood groove. A blood groove is strictly advertising and badly weakens the blade. Professional butchers do not use them. 7. The knife must be easy to carry and light in weight. The blade length must be 4 inches long. Four inches is the length established for a woodsman knife by over 200 years of experience. Blades shorter are all right for Boy Scouts, but not for serious woodsmen, Longer than 4 inches is unnecessary and adds weight. (with a blade length of 3.875" and a weight of 3oz this fits the bill almost to a T) 8. The knife should have no hilt as it only adds weight. If the knife blade is properly designed, that is slightly indented, you cannot cut your finger no matter how hard you thrust. You need only thrust in a hand to hand combat with a man or a wounded animal. 9. The knife must be capable of slicing bacon and cutting bread. It must be a comfortable knife for eating and cutting cooked meat. (He sealed the deal with the mention of Bacon...)" I really enjoy carrying this knife on all of my ventures into the woods, and hope you will too. ## Frequently Bought Together - Spyderco Moran Drop Point Fixed Blade Knife with 3.92" VG-10 Stainless Steel Blade and Premium Custom-Molded Boltaron Sheath - PlainEdge - FB02P - UltiClip Slim 3.3 - Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener, Compact Travel Hunting Knife Sharpener Tool --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50545967-bill-moran-featherweight-plain-edge-blade-knife-black](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/50545967-bill-moran-featherweight-plain-edge-blade-knife-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*