C162 Lil' Matriarch
The C162 lil'Matriarch was Spyderco's first design collaboration with German knifemaker Ulrich Hennicke. The Ulize was inspired by Spyderco's original C07 Police.
Appearance in catalogs
The C162 Lil' Matriarch appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2012 Spyderco Mid Year Supplement
- 2013 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2014 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2015 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- ulize backlock folder by forum member sharpguitarist.
- C161GP Ulize - a review by forum member N. Brian Huegel.
- Ulize Impressions by forum member Manix Guy 2.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
"The Lil’ Matriarch is built on the handles of Spyderco’s extremely popular Delica4 design. Their full skeletonized stainless steel liners provide an outstanding balance of strength and light weight, while their injection-molded FRN handles boast Bi-Directional Texturing™ for a superior grip in even the most demanding conditions. The design features a sturdy back lock mechanism that locks the blade securely in the open position and a Boye dent in the lock bar that helps prevent unintentional lock release. Screw-together construction and phosphor-bronze washers also ensure maximum precision and smooth operation.
The blade of the Lil’ Matriarch is hollow ground from VG-10 stainless steel and feature the signature Reverse “S” edge profile of the classic Civilian, which is scientifically designed to maximize cutting performance with all areas of its edge. When combined with Spyderco’s high-performance serration pattern, this edge style is also ideal for cutting flexible materials like netting, cord, and fishing line that often tend to elude conventional edges. Both Matriarch designs feature thicker points that are strategically shaped to nest discreetly into the knife’s handle in the closed position. Trademark Spyderco Round Holes provide positive one-handed deployment of the blades with either hand, ensuring that the user can get these knives into action quickly and reliably.
The four-position hourglass clip is adjustable for left or right-side tip-up or tip-down carry. Together with the lock operation and blade hole, this feature makes the Lil’ Matriarch completely ambidextrous and ideal for left-handed users or armed professionals who prefer support-side carry of their knives." [1]
Variations
The C162 Lil' Matriarch was made in Japan and features a:
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C162BK | FRN | SE | VG-10 | 2012-2014 | 124.95$ (2014) | Regular production | Sabre grind | 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main | |
| C162PBL | FRN | PE | VG-10 | 2014 | 124.95$ (2014) | Regular production | Sabre grind | 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Exclusive |
Most collectible variation
The Bento Box Shop dealer exclusive version of the Lil' Matriarch, the C162PBL with a blue FRN handle and plain edge, would likely be the most collectible variation.
Questions regarding collecting the C162
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C162 Lil' Matriarch:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C162BK | 184mm | 108mm | 76mm | 68mm | 12mm | 2.5mm | 71g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C162 Lil' Matriarch:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C162BK | 7.25" | 4.25" | 3.00" | 2.68" | 0.47" | 0.098" | 2.5oz |
References
- ↑ The C162 Lil' Matriarch in Spyderco's online catalog
