Santa Fe Stoneworks
Spyderco Police — Serrated Edge | Mother of Pearl with Mother of Pearl Web Inlay
Introduced in 1984, the Spyderco Police Model answered requests from law-enforcement professionals for a slim, easy-to-carry folding knife with serious cutting capability. Its long blade, narrow profile, and dependable back lock made it one of Spyderco’s most enduring designs.
It pairs a VG-10 stainless-steel blade with Spyderco’s signature Round Hole for ambidextrous one-handed opening. A weight-reducing swedge along the spine creates a refined profile and an acute point, the stainless-steel frame provides strength without bulk, and the reversible clip allows tip-up or tip-down carry.
Our work with Spyderco dates to 1989, when we began embellishing this model. Its broad, satin-finished handle is an ideal canvas for our inlay work: the iconic Spyder Web, or our exclusive Sweeps, with flowing lines designed for Spyderco’s stainless handles. Each knife is finished by our artisans in Santa Fe and offered with a PlainEdge or fully serrated SpyderEdge blade.
Specifications
| Blade length | 4 1/4" |
|---|---|
| Closed length | 5 3/8" |
| Overall length | 9 1/2" |
| Blade steel | VG-10 stainless steel |
| Blade pattern | Plain stainless steel |
| Blade style | Clip point with swedge |
| Locking mechanism | Back lock |
| Pocket clip | Tip-up or tip-down carry |
| Frame / bolsters | Stainless steel |
| Finish options | Satin stainless steel |
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Product information
Mother-of-Pearl
White Mother-of-Pearl comes from the luminous inner layer of a mollusk shell known as nacre—the same natural material involved in the formation of a pearl. Its silky white surface reflects delicate flashes of silver, cream, pale pink, blue, and green as it moves through the light. For centuries, artisans around the world have used mother-of-pearl in jewelry, furniture, musical instruments, buttons, religious objects, and decorative inlays. Its soft glow and refined appearance have made it a lasting symbol of beauty and elegance. Natural variations in color, pattern, and iridescence are part of the shell's character. Every finished White Mother-of-Pearl piece is truly one of a kind.
Shipping. We offer thousands of different styles and options, and some items are custom made, which takes one to two weeks. Anything in stock ships within 24 to 48 hours. Please contact us with any date-sensitive orders and we will do everything we can to meet your date. Website orders ship FedEx 2nd Day Air; for Next Day Air, contact us at sales@santafestoneworks.com or 505-471-3953. Domestic shipping varies by region, with a base rate of $17.50 to $24.50. International shipping also varies by region, with a base rate of $52.00 to $85.00. All products come in a gift box with information included.
Returns. All returns must be made within 30 days of purchase. The knife must be unused and in its original packaging. A refund minus credit card fees and shipping cost is issued upon return of the goods. Email sales@santafestoneworks.com for all inquiries.
Exchanges. We will always exchange any item purchased directly through us for a different variation or style. The knife must be unused and in its original packaging. Any price difference is paid by, or paid back to, the customer, and Santa Fe Stoneworks covers the second shipping fee. Email sales@santafestoneworks.com to start an exchange.
Repairs and warranty. We aim for functional beauty, and to help ensure it we have a lifetime warranty on all our products. Use your knife as it is intended, as a cutting tool. Misuse and abuse are excluded, and any evidence of them voids all warranty work. Stones can chip: if you drop your Stoneworks knife and chip it, return it to us and we will repair it at no charge. We do ask for $12.00 for return shipping. Send the piece to the address below with a note giving your contact information:
Santa Fe Stoneworks
ATT: Repair
3790 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Every day. Keep blades clean and dry, and wipe them with an oil-moistened cloth to prevent rust. An occasional drop of oil on the moving parts of a folder will keep it opening easily, prevent rust and reduce wear. Keep sand, grit and lint out of the mechanism.
Washing. Never put a Santa Fe Stoneworks piece in the dishwasher, and never leave one soaking. Extremes of heat and long exposure to agitated water will damage it. After use, wash the blade with soap and water, wipe the handle with a soft cloth, and dry the piece before putting it away. Do not use scouring pads, cleansers or any abrasive product, as they may permanently mar the finish.
Sharpening. Use a good medium or fine stone or steel, moistened with light oil. Hold the same angle for every stroke (we recommend 20° for a good general-purpose edge), count your strokes, then turn the blade and match them on the other side. Start with heavy pressure, ease off, and finish light on both sides. Never use a power-driven grinding wheel: it can heat the blade enough to damage its temper. Serrated blades need a sharpener made specifically for serrations.
Stone, shell and fossil handles. These are genuine natural materials, hand-fit and hand-polished, and they deserve a gentler hand than the steel. Clean them with a soft cloth. Avoid impact, prolonged exposure to moisture, and harsh cleaning chemicals or solvents. Stones can chip if the piece is dropped. If that happens, send it to us and we will repair it.
Wood handles. Wipe the handle down with a soft cloth after use and dry it before storing. Occasionally, wipe it with a good-quality liquid furniture polish to maintain its luster. Keep wood out of standing water and away from prolonged heat.
Storage and use. When a piece is not in use, keep it in the gift box or pouch it came in. And use your knife as a knife: it was designed to cut, not to be used as a heavy-duty tool. Do not use it as a hammer, pry bar or screwdriver. As Grandpa used to say, the right tool for the right job. Any evidence of misuse or abuse voids all warranty work.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Handcrafted in Santa Fe
Cut, inlaid, hafted and polished by hand in our adobe workshop in Santa Fe, as they have been since 1978.
No two alike
Natural stone, shell, fossil and wood mean the color, matrix and pattern of your piece are its own.
Lifetime warranty
To the original owner, against defects in material and workmanship, for as long as you own it.
Finished to walk and talk
Every folder is inspected, oiled and set up so the blade snaps open and closes firmly.
F.A.Q.
Will my piece look exactly like the photograph?
Close, but not identical, and that is the point. Stone, shell, fossil and wood are formed by nature, so color, matrix, veining and pattern vary from one piece to the next. Every variation, vein, inclusion and color transition becomes part of the finished design. No two Santa Fe Stoneworks pieces are ever quite the same.
What blade steels do you use?
It depends on the model, and the steel is listed in the specifications on each product page. Across the line you will find 440 and 440C stainless, VG-10 stainless, 110-layer stainless Damascus, Damasteel and Feather Damascus, Hammer Damascus with a VG-10 core on our kitchen cutlery, and copper-and-brass wave patterns built around a VG-10 core. Knives we finish for Spyderco, Kershaw and Mcusta carry those makers' own steels.
How do the knives open and lock?
Again, by model, and it is on every product page. Our folders use lockbacks and back locks, liner locks, button locks, frame locks, and traditional non-locking slip joints. Opening is manual on most models, with thumb studs, flippers or assisted opening depending on the design. Folders run on brass, Teflon or ceramic ball-bearing washers, and each one is set up in quality control to "walk and talk," the crisp snap of a blade that locks securely open and returns firmly closed.
How do I close a lockback safely?
With the thumb of your right hand, press down on the lock lever. With your left hand, press the blade down slightly. Remove your thumb from the lock and grasp the handle on both sides, making certain your fingers are not curled around the bottom of the handle. Then press the blade the rest of the way to its closed position.
Are the handles inlaid on both sides?
For affordability, all handles are one-sided unless otherwise specified. Most models can be made double-sided for a 30 to 50% per-unit markup. Our handles are painstakingly made by hand with the human touch, never created by machines in large factories.
Can I request a custom piece or a special configuration?
Often, yes. Alongside our standard collections we make one-of-a-kind custom designs, and most models can be built double-sided. Some lines carry their own options: our 1911 grips are produced in a standard full-size Government and Commander profile, with beveled-bottom, Bobtail, round-butt and ambidextrous-safety configurations available by special request. Because frames and fitments vary between manufacturers, contact us before ordering a special configuration and our team will confirm the right profile. We hand craft every handle from start to finish, so email sales@santafestoneworks.com or call 505-471-3953 with any custom project questions.
Does it come in a gift box?
Yes. All products come in a gift box with information included, and we recommend keeping the piece in it when it is not in use. For gifting or display, our Custom Presentation Box is available separately: crafted in the USA from figured curly maple, lined with velvet, with discreet elastic bands that hold the knife securely in place.
What does the warranty cover?
We aim for functional beauty, and to help ensure it we carry a lifetime warranty on all our products. Use your knife as it is intended, as a cutting tool, and we will stand behind it. Any evidence of misuse or abuse voids all warranty work. And stones can chip: if you drop your Stoneworks knife and chip it, return it to us and we will repair it at no charge. We ask for $12.00 toward return shipping. See Shipping & Returns for the address.
Can I return or exchange a piece?
Yes. All returns must be made within 30 days of purchase. The knife must be unused and in its original packaging, and a refund minus credit card fees and shipping cost is issued once the goods reach us. We will also always exchange any item purchased directly through us for a different variation or style: any price difference is paid by, or paid back to, the customer, and Santa Fe Stoneworks covers the second shipping fee. Email sales@santafestoneworks.com for all inquiries.