C128 Kevin Wilkins Leaf Storm

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The C128 Kevin Wilkins Leaf Storm will very likely be introduced in 2009.

The C128 is named "Leaf Storm" in the 2009 Spyderco catalog, but is packaged in a box labeled "Leafstorm". Kevin Wilkins' original design is also named "Leafstorm".

Appearance in catalogs

The C128 Leaf Storm appeared in the following catalogs (older, newer):

  • 2009 Spyderco Products

Designer

Kevin Wilkins

Kevin Wilkins Makers mark

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

  • The "Leaf Storm" spelling is used in the 2009 Spyderco catalog. A custom knife by Kevin Wilkins is called "Leafstorm".

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

Not yet listed.

Variations

The C128 Leaf Storm is made in Golden, U.S.A. and has a

SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
C128GP Natural translucent G-10 (aka G-11) on one side, TI frame on other side PE CPM-S30V 2009 ? N/A Hollow Metal RH, TU Main
C128GP Natural translucent G-10 (aka G-11) on one side, TI frame on other side PE CPM-S30V 2009 ? Engraved with "Pilot-50pcs." and partially sold from Kevin Wilkins direct only.[1] 50 (Kevin kept one, his lawyer in NY got one, 48 available) Hollow Metal RH, TU N/A

Most collectible variation

Questions regarding collecting the C128

One of the 50 engraved ones will probably be worth more in the long run.

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C128 Leaf Storm:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C128 154mm 92mm 64mm 54mm ? ? 75g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C128 Leaf Storm:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C128 6 1/6" 3 5/8" 2 1/2" 2 1/8" ? ? 2.6oz

References

  1. As seen here

Pictures

C128 Kevin Wilklins Leaf Storm, one of fifty "Pilot-50pcs." Picture by courtesy of Mr. Kevin Wilkins
C128 Kevin Wilklins Leaf Storm, one of fifty "Pilot-50pcs." Picture by courtesy of Mr. Kevin Wilkins
C128 Kevin Wilklins Leaf Storm, one of fifty "Pilot-50pcs." Picture by courtesy of Mr. Kevin Wilkins

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