C18 Wayne Goddard Jr.
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Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C18PSWM:
"In the 1980’s Spyderco entered a collaborating arrangement on several knife designs with then, up-and-coming custom knifemaker, Wayne Goddard of Eugene, Oregon. Wayne’s custom knives were folding models and fixed blades with his signature: a drop point blade, shaped with a deep cutting belly for outdoor and everyday use. Everyone wanted them, for their high-performance steel and drop point blade shape. Today, he’s a Master Bladesmith, and cornerstone member of the American Bladesmith’s Society. He has authored several books on the art of knifemaking and is a contributing editor for a knife magazine. When the opportunity to collaborate again arose in 2008, Spyderco was on it.
The new C18PSWH has Wayne’s traditional drop-point blade but comes paired with a white Micarta handle. The blade is hollow-ground VG-10 steel available in a CombinationEdge. The handle is shaped so you can securely grip while preventing the fingers from sliding forward or backward. Ambidextrous clip." [1]
Variations
Variations of the C18 Wayne Goddard Jr.
SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C18PS | Black Micarta | PS | GIN-1/G-2 | 1992 - 1998 | $116.95 | Most common version | ? | Hollow sabre grind | 3- screw old standard clip | RH-TD | ? |
C18S | Black Micarta | SE | GIN-1/G-2 | 1992 ? | $116.95 | Shown in 1993 brochure, does not appear in later catalogs | ? | Hollow sabre grind | 3- screw old standard clip | RH-TD | ? |
C18P | Black Micarta | PE | GIN-1/G-2 | 1992 ? | $116.95 | Limited Production "non-catalog" item | ? | Hollow sabre grind | 3- screw old standard clip | RH-TD | Yes |
C18PSWM | White Micarta | PS | VG-10 | 2008 | $179.95 | Sprint | ? | Hollow sabre grind | Metal | RH-TD | ? |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C18
- SE version appears in 1993 brochure, was it ever produced?
- Was PE version made for and sold exclusively by Wayne Goddard? Seem to recall hearing this.
- 1994 Catalog shows a PS C18 with no steel markings, do specimens like that exist in any edge type?
Technical information
Typical measurements (mm and grams) of the C18 Goddard:
SKU | Length overall | Length closed | Hole Ø | Blade length | Cutting edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
Typical measurements (Inches and ounces) of the C18 Goddard:
SKU | Length overall | Length closed | Hole Ø | Blade length | Cutting edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
References
- ↑ The C18 Goddard Jr. White Micarta in Spyderco's online catalog