The SPD Edition S.A.F.E. System 1 Scout features an American clip point blade grind and a nod to the classic Loveless chute knife, crisp edge blade spine for scraping ferro rods, hard anodized, dark OD Green handle, about 20' of OD Green micro-cord wrap, an exclusive 4-hole lashing style finger guard and paired with the exceptional Sagewood Gear leather sheath specially configured with a ferro rod loop and sharpening stone pocket. We recommend our optional PDW Ti-SFR as the perfect companion accessory to go along with this knife. This hollow handle survival knife hits a sweet spot for usability as a strong everyday carry fixed blade for serious field use.
Wilderness EDC
Most all of our designs are born from a passion for life in the wilderness and backcountry. Our goods are intended to allow their users to operate and roam freely in these environments with unwavering confidence in their capabilities. The goods we make to EDC in the wilderness, the street and even sometimes in dangerous places, are versatile, built for long life, and are force multipliers for a life less ordinary and a life of adventure.
American Craftsmanship
A hollow handled survival knife, expertly hand crafted and precision engineered by Sam Wilson. The finest leather sheath handmade by Brian Gustad of Sagewood Gear.
Hollow Handle Construction
Using a modern hollow handle construction method, this fixed blade knife allows the storage of survival supplies. The butt cap comes with a built in oil filled button compass for navigation and uses an o-ring for weatherproofness.
Store Survival Items
Store your choice of survival items like matches, backup mini-ferro rod, and the PDW Ti-1HSU (fire making sparking unit). Two is one, one is none.
Custom Leather Sheath by Sagewood Gear
The accompanying leather sheath is excellently made by Brian Gustad of Sagewood Gear. A master in his craft and a perfectly dressed fit for the SPD S.A.F.E. System 1 Scout Knife. The sheath also features a ferro rod tube and ideal for the optional PDW Ti-SFR. Putting these 2 tools together is like peanut butter and jelly.
Details Make the Design
We included as many functional details into this knife-kit as we believed truly useful. The Sagewood leather sheath was also custom fitted with a sharpening stone pocket to fit the classic DC3 sized sharpening stone.
Exclusive Details
Unique to the SPD X Wilson S.A.F.E. System 1 Scout knife is a custom spec 4-hole lashing dual finger guard. Should you ever wish to lash the knife onto a wood staff, the 4-holes allow ample points for securing with cordage.
Special Projects Division
This custom collab between PDW and Sam Wilson falls under our Special Projects Division and features our SPD Kraken Trident mark. Uniquely applied as a debossed or impression mark on the blade.
Extra SPD Marks
This edition also features the SPD mark engraved on the knurled handle buttcap.
Long Life EDC Tools
At PDW we create all of our goods to last far beyond the standard industry life cycles. The highest quality of make, the best materials we can source, smart, purpose driven design and built to last.
Product Specs
Materials
Niagara CPM154 Steel 59-60RC
Type III Anodized T6061
Full Grain Leather
Nylon Micro-cord Cordage
Approx. Dimensions
Blade 4.75"
Handle Length: 5.00"
Overall Length 9.75"
Blade Thickness .1875"
Handle Diameter: 1.05"
Weight
Knife: 9.00oz / 255gm
Sheath 8.30oz / 235gm
Features
SPD Exclusive 4-hole Lashing Finger Guard
American Clip Point Grind (Loveless Chute Style)
Hard Anodized Dark OD Green AL Hollow Handle Construction for Survival Materials
Oiled Filled Button Compass Inside Butt Cap
Weatherproof O-ring Butt Cap Seal
20' OD Green Micro-cord Cordwrap
Dual Finger Guard
Matte Blade Finish
Crisp Edge Blade Spine to Scrape Ferro Rods
Sagewood Gear Full Grain Leather with Ferro Rod Tube and Sharpening Stone Pocket
This is one of the best outdoors knifes in my collection. Will work well on my hunting/fishing trips.
K
Ken
Incredible craftsmanship
I’ve been wanting a Wilson knife for a while and this collaboration with PDW was a good excuse for me to get one. The sheath is top quality the inclusion of the stone pocket and ferro rod loop is perfect. The knife itself is beautiful, probably the nicest quality knife I’ve ever owned (also the most expensive so it should be). The blade comes very sharp and the blasted finish is nice. The grind lines are even and the fit and finish is pretty flawless. The hollow handle is larger than I expected, you probably get about 3” deep of storage space and maybe 3/4” across. The compass does not seem cheap and points North accurately.
If you’re on the fence, this is the version of the SS1 to get as it has the best sheath IMO.
Great to hear you are enjoying this knife! And thank you for the thoughtful review!
M
Marco Bonati
Fantastic Fixed Blade!
The SPD X Wilson Safe knife is a great fixed blade camp/survival knife. The knife itself is very well made and balanced. It almost feels as though it’s an extension of your hand, the ergonomics are that good. The leather sheath is beautiful and I expect will only get better with age/use. If you’re in the market for a well made purpose built fixed blade I recommend giving this knife serious consideration.