C22 Michael Walker
The C22 Michael Walker with carbon fiber handles was first introduced in 1994. In 1996 a Lightweight variation was introduced, initially denoted as C37 Michael Walker Lightweight, this variation's SKU was changed to C22BK in 2000. In late 1997 the CX06 Experimental 6 batch of the Michael Walker design was produced, featuring black almite coated aluminum handles. In a 2005 Sprint run another variation with blue almite coated aluminum handles was produced.
Appearance in catalogs
The C22 Michael Walker appeared in the following catalogs:
- 1994 Spyderco (CF)
- 1997 Spyderco (CF, Lightweight)
- 1998 Spyderco (CF, Lightweight)
- 1998? Ironstone (Black Almite CX06)
- 1999 Spyderco (CF, Lightweight)
- 2000 Spyderco (Lightweight)
- 2005 Sprint Runs (Blue Almite)
Designer
Michael Walker
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
- Almite Walker CZ06PS Experimental Photos thread in the Spyderco forum
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
Not listed.
Variations
The C22 features a Walker Liner Lock and a spearpoint shaped blade.
The C22 with CF handles and titanium liners was made in Switzerland at Klotzli and are individually numbered. Two CF handle types exist:
- CF shiny (1-1500 engraved)
- CF matte (1501-? lasered)
All other variations (incl. CX06) were made in Seki-City, Japan.
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Collectors club |
C22 | Black glossy CF | PE PS | ATS-34 | 299.95$ | 1994-1998 | <1500? | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
C22 | Black matte CF | PE PS | ATS-34 | 299.95$ | 1994-1998 | <500? | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
C22BK | Black FRN | PE PS | AUS-8 | 64.95$ | 1996-2000, before 2000: C37 | N/A | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-up | |
C22 (CX06) | Black Almite coated Aluminum | PE PS | AUS-8 | 79.95$ | late 1997, Ironstone (former SFO) only | 1000? | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
C22BLP | Blue Almite coated Aluminum | PE | VG-10 | 99.95$ | 2005 Sprint | ? | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-up |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C22
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Technical information
Measurements of the C22 Michael Walker CF:
Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
149mm | 84mm | 64mm | 60mm | 12mm | 2.4mm | 42g |
5 7/8" | 3 5/16" | 2 1/2" | 2 3/8" | 15/32" | 3/32" | 1.5oz |
Measurements of the C22BK Michael Walker Lightweight, CX06 Experimental 6, C22BLP Michael Walker Blue Almite:
Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
156mm | 92mm | 64mm | 60mm | 12mm | 2.4mm | 44g |
6 1/8" | 3 5/8" | 2 1/2" | 2 3/8" | 15/32" | 3/32" | 1.6oz |
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