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The C166 Equilibrium appeared in the following catalogs: | The C166 Equilibrium appeared in the following catalogs: | ||
* [ | * [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2013SpydercoProductGuide.pdf 2013 Spyderco Product Guide] | ||
* [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2014_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2014 Spyderco Product Guide] | * [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2014_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2014 Spyderco Product Guide] | ||
==Designer== | ==Designer== | ||
[[Ed Schempp]] | [[Ed Schempp]] | ||
==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== | ==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== | ||
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f= | * [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=60262 Equilibrium is out!] posted by forum member ''Infinite Zero''. | ||
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f= | * [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=61104 equilibrium] posted by forum member ''wagdie''. | ||
==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web== | ==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web== | ||
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"''The | "''The Equilibrium takes the highly refined symmetrical design of the popular Balance folding knife and scales it up to offer a full four-fingered grip. Like the Balance, the Equilibrium was designed by renowned knifemaker Ed Schempp. And, like its inspiration, it packs impressive cutting performance into a remarkably compact package.'' | ||
'' | ''The Equilibrium features a satin-finished stainless steel handle that forms the foundation for its Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism—a robust, reliable lock built into the reverse-side handle scale. A four-position pocket clip allows the knife to be conveniently carried on either side of the body in either the tip-up or tip-down position. Its compact size also makes it a practical and stylish money clip when carried inside the pocket.'' | ||
''The | ''The blade of the Equilibrium is precision machined from VG-10 stainless steel. Its perfectly straight cutting edge is supported by full-flat-ground bevels to create a highly functional wharncliffe profile. A pronounced choil (scallop) in the heel of the blade provides a solid index finger purchase and, together with the contoured handle, offers a comfortable and secure four-fingered grip. The choil also places the blade’s edge in line with the knuckles of the hand to offer impressive cutting power for its size.'' | ||
'' | ''Spyderco’s Trademark Round Hole completes the package to support both easy one-handed opening and fingernail-friendly two-handed opening. Whichever method you prefer, we’re confident you’ll find the Equilibrium to be one of the most convenient, compact, and capable folding knives you’ve ever used.''"<ref name="current catalog">The C166 Equilibrium in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C166/815]</ref> | ||
==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
The C166 Equilibrium is made in | The C166 Equilibrium is made in Seki-City, Japan and features a: | ||
* | * [[Full Flat grind]] blade | ||
* [[ | * [[Integral Lock]] | ||
{|{{Articletable}} | {|{{Articletable}} | ||
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{{Tableheading}}'''[[Collectors club]]''' | {{Tableheading}}'''[[Collectors club]]''' | ||
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|valign="top" | | |valign="top" |C166 | ||
|valign="top" |[[Stainless Steel]] | |||
|valign="top" |[[Stainless | |||
|valign="top" |[[PE]] | |valign="top" |[[PE]] | ||
|valign="top" |[[ | |valign="top" |[[VG-10]] | ||
|valign="top" | | |valign="top" |2013-2016 | ||
|valign="top" |$ | |valign="top" |$154,95 (2016) | ||
|valign="top" | | |valign="top" |While Spyderco never announced it was discontinued in their annual list, it was included in the discontinued pricing at several dealerships in 2016. It was still being included in 2019 at closeout pricing, so Spyderco must have had a large supply backlogged that they continue to distribute. | ||
|valign="top" | | |valign="top" |Regular production | ||
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]] | |valign="top" |[[Full Flat grind]] | ||
|valign="top" |[[ | |valign="top" |[[4-way clip]] | ||
|valign="top" |[[RH]], [[TU]] | |valign="top" |[[RH]], [[LH]], [[TU]], [[TD]], | ||
|valign="top" |[[Main]] | |valign="top" |[[Main]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
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==Most collectible variation== | ==Most collectible variation== | ||
===Questions regarding collecting the | ===Questions regarding collecting the C166=== | ||
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to: | Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to: | ||
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{{Tableheading}}'''Weight''' | {{Tableheading}}'''Weight''' | ||
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|align="right"| | |align="right"|C166 | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|120mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|77mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|43mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|30mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|13mm | ||
|align="right"|2.5mm | |||
|align="right"|62g | |||
|align="right"|2. | |||
|align="right"| | |||
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{{Tableheading}}'''Weight''' | {{Tableheading}}'''Weight''' | ||
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|align="right"| | |align="right"|C166 | ||
|align="right"|4.74" | |||
|align="right"|4. | |align="right"|3.05" | ||
|align="right"|3. | |align="right"|1.69" | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|1.20" | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|0.51" | ||
|align="right"|0 | |align="right"|0.098" | ||
|align="right"|2.2oz | |||
|align="right"|0. | |||
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|[[Image: | |[[Image:C166_L.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The C166 Equilibrium, opened and closed.]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:29, 14 December 2019
The C166 Equilibrium is a small folding knife based on the C141 Balance.
Appearance in catalogs
The C166 Equilibrium appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Equilibrium is out! posted by forum member Infinite Zero.
- equilibrium posted by forum member wagdie.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
"The Equilibrium takes the highly refined symmetrical design of the popular Balance folding knife and scales it up to offer a full four-fingered grip. Like the Balance, the Equilibrium was designed by renowned knifemaker Ed Schempp. And, like its inspiration, it packs impressive cutting performance into a remarkably compact package.
The Equilibrium features a satin-finished stainless steel handle that forms the foundation for its Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism—a robust, reliable lock built into the reverse-side handle scale. A four-position pocket clip allows the knife to be conveniently carried on either side of the body in either the tip-up or tip-down position. Its compact size also makes it a practical and stylish money clip when carried inside the pocket.
The blade of the Equilibrium is precision machined from VG-10 stainless steel. Its perfectly straight cutting edge is supported by full-flat-ground bevels to create a highly functional wharncliffe profile. A pronounced choil (scallop) in the heel of the blade provides a solid index finger purchase and, together with the contoured handle, offers a comfortable and secure four-fingered grip. The choil also places the blade’s edge in line with the knuckles of the hand to offer impressive cutting power for its size.
Spyderco’s Trademark Round Hole completes the package to support both easy one-handed opening and fingernail-friendly two-handed opening. Whichever method you prefer, we’re confident you’ll find the Equilibrium to be one of the most convenient, compact, and capable folding knives you’ve ever used."[1]
Variations
The C166 Equilibrium is made in Seki-City, Japan and features a:
- Full Flat grind blade
- Integral Lock
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C166 | Stainless Steel | PE | VG-10 | 2013-2016 | $154,95 (2016) | While Spyderco never announced it was discontinued in their annual list, it was included in the discontinued pricing at several dealerships in 2016. It was still being included in 2019 at closeout pricing, so Spyderco must have had a large supply backlogged that they continue to distribute. | Regular production | Full Flat grind | 4-way clip | RH, LH, TU, TD, | Main |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C166
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C166 Equilibrium:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C166 | 120mm | 77mm | 43mm | 30mm | 13mm | 2.5mm | 62g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C166 Equilibrium:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C166 | 4.74" | 3.05" | 1.69" | 1.20" | 0.51" | 0.098" | 2.2oz |
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