C18 Wayne Goddard Jr.
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Appearance in catalogs
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
There is some disagreement as to wheter the C18 was sold through Spyderco or only through Wayne Goddard himself in this thread on the Spyderco forums. This thread also tells that the SE was indeed sold, although probably in low numbers.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C18PSWM:
"In the 1980’s Spyderco entered a collaborating arrangement on several knife designs with then, up-and-coming custom knifemaker, Wayne Goddard of Eugene, Oregon. Wayne’s custom knives were folding models and fixed blades with his signature: a drop point blade, shaped with a deep cutting belly for outdoor and everyday use. Everyone wanted them, for their high-performance steel and drop point blade shape. Today, he’s a Master Bladesmith, and cornerstone member of the American Bladesmith’s Society. He has authored several books on the art of knifemaking and is a contributing editor for a knife magazine. When the opportunity to collaborate again arose in 2008, Spyderco was on it.
The new C18PSWH has Wayne’s traditional drop-point blade but comes paired with a white Micarta handle. The blade is hollow-ground VG-10 steel available in a CombinationEdge. The handle is shaped so you can securely grip while preventing the fingers from sliding forward or backward. Ambidextrous clip." [1]
Variations
Variations of the C18 Wayne Goddard Jr.
| SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C18PS | Black Micarta | PS | GIN-1/G-2 | 1992 - 1998 | $116.95 | Most common version | ? | Hollow sabre grind | 3- screw old standard clip | RH-TD | ? |
| C18S | Black Micarta | SE | GIN-1/G-2 | 1992 ? | $116.95 | Shown in 1993 brochure, does not appear in later catalogs | ? | Hollow sabre grind | 3- screw old standard clip | RH-TD | ? |
| C18P | Black Micarta | PE | GIN-1/G-2 | 1992 ? | $116.95 | Limited Production "non-catalog" item | ? | Hollow sabre grind | 3- screw old standard clip | RH-TD | Yes |
| C18PSWM | White Micarta | PS | VG-10 | 2008 | $179.95 | Sprint | ? | Hollow sabre grind | Metal | RH-TD | ? |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C18
- 1994 Catalog shows a PS C18 with no steel markings, do specimens like that exist in any edge type?
Answered Questions:
- Was PE version made for and sold exclusively by Wayne Goddard? No. It was also sold by Spyderco, but in relatively low numbers
- SE version appears in 1993 brochure, was it ever produced? Supposedly yes [2]
Technical information
Typical measurements (mm and grams) of the C18 Goddard:
| SKU | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C18PSWM | 175mm | 105mm | 71mm | 67mm | 11mm | 3mm | 78g |
Typical measurements (inches and ounces) of the C18 Goddard:
| SKU | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade length | Weight |
| C18PSWM | 6 7/8" | 4 1/8" | 2 13/16" | 2 5/8" | 7/16" | 1/8" | 2.7oz |
References
- ↑ The C18 Goddard Jr. White Micarta in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ See this thread on the Spyderco forums
Pictures
C18 Goddard, part serrated, open
C18 Goddard, plain edge, open
Clip side view of C18 Goddard
Collectors Club number (019) on PE C18 Goddard
C18WMPS Goddard Jr. White Micarta
C18WMPS Goddard Jr. White Micarta
