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

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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