C04 Executive
The C04 Executive and the larger sized C03 Hunter were Spyderco's response in 1983 to customers requesting models with a robust blade tip. The C04 was discontinued in 1994, when it was replaced by the C32 Spur that added Kraton inlays to the handle and came with a modified blade.
Appearance in catalogs
The C04 Executive appeared at least in the 1986, 1990, and 1993 annual Spyderco product catalogs. (other catalogs in 1983-1993 range?)
Designer
Spyderco
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
- Dinosaur Bone C04 - Executive "Gift" Knife thread on the Spyderco forums.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
Not listed.
Variations
All Executive variations are made in Seki City, Japan, and have a
- Back Lock locking mechanism and a
- drop-point style blade.
Starting in the early 90's, the edges of the scales are beveled.
Starting around 1992 a "G-2" stamp was put on the blades. Shortly before discontinuing the Executive, the stamp was changed to "GIN-1".
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Collectors club |
| C04P | Stainless Steel | PE | GIN-1/G-2 | 88.95$ (1993) | 1983-1993 | N/A | Hollow | Metal, right and left hand versions, tip-down | |
| C04S | Stainless Steel | SE | GIN-1/G-2 | 88.95$ (1993) | 1983-1993 | N/A | Hollow | Metal, right and left hand versions, tip-down | |
| C04S (Dino) | Stainless Steel with dinosaur bone inlays | SE | GIN-1/G-2 | N/A | year? | 30 | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-down |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C04
- There are open questions marked with '?' above and below. Any answers?
Technical information
Measurements of the C04 Executive:
| Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| ? | ? | ? | 54mm | ? | ? | 91g |
| 5 1/4" | ? | ? | 2 1/8" | ? | 1/10" | 3.2oz |
References
Pictures
See e.g. the "Executive" thread in the Spyderco forums.
