C122 Tenacious

The C122 Tenacious is a mid-sized knife that has a Walker Liner Lock and G-10 handle. The Tenacious is the first Spyderco-branded model produced in China and was introduced in 2008.

Appearance in catalogs

The C122 Tenacious appeared in the following catalogs (older, newer):

• 2008 Spyderco Products
• 2009 Spyderco Products

Designer

Eric Glesser and Sal Glesser

History, mentionings etc. from the forums

• The "Tenacious model" thread started by "Sal" in the Spyderco forums. Contains early model information and explanations why the Tenacious is produced in China.
• Review of the Tenacious by "catamount" in the Spyderco forums.

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

"Being tenacious means one holds fast. One is persistent and cohesive. It means being tough and tireless until achieving your goal: all knife-worthy definitions for a worthy knife. The mid-sized Tenacious has a black G-10 laminate handle, milled with prolonged fatigue-free cutting in mind. Tucked inside are skeletonized steel liners increasing the handle’s rigidity and strength without adding non-functioning weight or bulky thickness.

The 8Cr13Mov stainless blade is leaf-shaped and ground flat from spine to cutting edge for cutting performance. The blade’s shape coupled with an oversized Spyderco Round Hole and textured spine jimping allow you to open the blade and position your thumb on the spine in slip-proof confidence ready for work. A Walker Linerlock (with jimped liner) and a 4-way pocket clip lets you set your carry and draw preference: Tip-up/tip-down left-hand/right-hand. Screw together construction."

Variations

The C122 Tenacious is made in China and has

• Walker Liner Lock
• screw together construction

SKU	Handle	Edge(s)	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
C122GPBK	Black G-10	PE	8Cr13MoV	2008-	54.95$ (2009)		N/A	Full Flat	4-way	LH/RH, TD/TU	Variant
C122GPSBK	Black G-10	PS	8Cr13MoV	2008-	54.95$ (2009)		N/A	Full Flat	4-way	LH/RH, TD/TU	Variant
C122GSBK	Black G-10	SE	8Cr13MoV	2008-	54.95$ (2009)		N/A	Full Flat	4-way	LH/RH, TD/TU	Main
C122GBBKP	Black G-10	PE	8Cr13MoV	2012-	64.95$ (2012)	Black blade	N/A	Full Flat	4-way	LH/RH, TD/TU
C122GBBKPS	Black G-10	PS	8Cr13MoV	2012-	64.95$ (2012)	Black blade	N/A	Full Flat	4-way	LH/RH, TD/TU

Most collectible variation

If any of the Tenacious would be collectible, the Collectors club marked PE Variant is probably the one.

Questions regarding collecting the C122

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C122 Tenacious:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C122	197mm	113mm	86mm	86mm	13mm	3mm	115g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C122 Tenacious:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C122	7 3/4"	4 7/16"	3 3/8"	3 3/8"	1/2"	1/8"	4oz