The Spyderco Autonomy™ knife was developed in response to a request from the U.S. Coast Guard for a cutting tool that would meet the demanding mission requirements of their rescue swimmers. The result was the original orange-handled Autonomy automatic, which is approved for use by Coast Guard personnel. Specifically designed to be carried in a dedicated pocket in the rescue swimmer’s vest, it had no need for a firing-button safety or pocket clip. However, because of its revolutionary design, there was soon high demand for a version that was suitable for safe pocket carry. That led to an orange-handled Autonomy with a safety and a pocket clip and ultimately an all-black version of the same design with a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) blade coating and black-coated hardware. All versions of the Autonomy share the same key features, led by a high-performance blade crafted from ultra-corrosion-resistant H-2 steel. The auto-opening blade is powered by a corrosion-resistant coil spring nested within a removable module. Engineered for end-user maintenance, this patented feature allows the module and spring to be easily removed with the tool in Spyderco’s spring replacement kit without disassembling the entire knife. The open-backed, finger-grooved handle construction includes full stainless steel liners and peel-ply-textured G-10 scales. It houses an oversized firing button powered by a spring that is integral to one of the liners and most versions include a sliding safety to prevent unintentional activation. All the other metal hardware of this remarkable family of automatic knives is also made exclusively from corrosion-resistant, marine grade materials. 

RESTRICTED ITEMS
Automatic knives are federally restricted items. Sale of these items is limited to qualified personnel only, as defined in the statutory language of 18 U.S.C.  Section 1716(g)(2)(1-4) and 15 U.S.C. Section 1244(2-4). You must also comply with all applicable local and state laws, statutes, and regulations related to the purchase and possession of automatic knives. Purchasing and/or possessing an automatic knife may subject you to criminal liability.