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The '''C24 | The '''C24 BlackHawk''' and its' longer-length variant, the [[C23 Renegade]], both have a traditional clip-point bowie blade and a [[Back Lock]] locking mechanism. They were designed together and are the first Spyderco knives designed without hump in the blade and a 50/50 choil to increase safety and comfort. | ||
The C23 and C24 can be viewed as the predecessor of the [[C41 Native]]. | The C23 and C24 can be viewed as the predecessor of the [[C41 Native]]. | ||
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The very early C24 Blackhawks were introduced in 1994 and featured a Aluminum handle, which soon after was replaced by [[G-10]] handles. | The very early C24 Blackhawks were introduced in 1994 and featured a Aluminum handle, which soon after was replaced by [[G-10]] handles. | ||
C24 name variations: "Black Hawk", " | C24 name variations: "Black Hawk", "Blackhawk" | ||
==Appearance in catalogs== | ==Appearance in catalogs== | ||
The C24 | The C24 BlackHawk appears at least in the following [http://www.spydie.nl/catalogs/ catalogs]: | ||
* 1994 Spyderco Products | * 1994 Spyderco Products | ||
* 1997 Spyderco Products | * 1997 Spyderco Products | ||
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==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== | ==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== | ||
* The [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27637 Blackhawk generations - completed!] thread on the Spyderco forum shows | * The [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27637 Blackhawk generations - completed!] thread on the Spyderco forum shows BlackHawk variations by "edrose" and "The Deacon". | ||
In 2002 (?) there was a short run of the Renegade/ | In 2002 (?) there was a short run of the Renegade/BlackHawk based on original parts: | ||
* Spyderco forum [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php?p=29170&postcount=15 posting] in 2001 by "Sal" on the re-intro. | * Spyderco forum [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php?p=29170&postcount=15 posting] in 2001 by "Sal" on the re-intro. | ||
* Spyderco forum [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35042&postcount=28 comments] by "Sal" on the re-intro and a description of the changes from the original. | * Spyderco forum [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35042&postcount=28 comments] by "Sal" on the re-intro and a description of the changes from the original. | ||
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==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
The C24 | The C24 BlackHawk was originally produced in Golden, U.S.A. The 2002(?) re-intro was produced in Seki-City, Japan. The C24 has a | ||
* clip-point bowie blade, and a | * clip-point bowie blade, and a | ||
* [[Back Lock]] locking mechanism. | * [[Back Lock]] locking mechanism. | ||
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==Technical information== | ==Technical information== | ||
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C24 | Measurements (mm and grams) of the C24 BlackHawk: | ||
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Measurements (inches and ounces) of the | Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C24 BlackHawk: | ||
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Revision as of 19:36, 22 February 2009
The C24 BlackHawk and its' longer-length variant, the C23 Renegade, both have a traditional clip-point bowie blade and a Back Lock locking mechanism. They were designed together and are the first Spyderco knives designed without hump in the blade and a 50/50 choil to increase safety and comfort.
The C23 and C24 can be viewed as the predecessor of the C41 Native.
The very early C24 Blackhawks were introduced in 1994 and featured a Aluminum handle, which soon after was replaced by G-10 handles.
C24 name variations: "Black Hawk", "Blackhawk"
Appearance in catalogs
The C24 BlackHawk appears at least in the following catalogs:
- 1994 Spyderco Products
- 1997 Spyderco Products
Designer
Spyderco
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- The Blackhawk generations - completed! thread on the Spyderco forum shows BlackHawk variations by "edrose" and "The Deacon".
In 2002 (?) there was a short run of the Renegade/BlackHawk based on original parts:
- Spyderco forum posting in 2001 by "Sal" on the re-intro.
- Spyderco forum comments by "Sal" on the re-intro and a description of the changes from the original.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
Not listed.
Variations
The C24 BlackHawk was originally produced in Golden, U.S.A. The 2002(?) re-intro was produced in Seki-City, Japan. The C24 has a
- clip-point bowie blade, and a
- Back Lock locking mechanism.
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C24 | Black Aluminum | PE SE | GIN-1/G-2 | 99.95$ (1994) | 1993-1994 | N/A | Hollow | Metal | right hand, tip-down | |
| C24G | Black G-10 | PE SE | GIN-1/G-2 | 114.95$ (?) | 1994-1997; no liners; with(?) and without "Earth" markings on blade | N/A | Hollow | Metal | right hand, tip-down | |
| C24G | Black G-10 | PS | GIN-1/G-2 | ? | 2002(?) re-intro; single liner on clip side | N/A | Hollow | Metal | right hand, tip-down |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C24
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C24 BlackHawk:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C24 | 181mm | 105mm | 76mm | 73mm | 11mm | 3.2mm | ? |
| C24G | 181mm | 105mm | 76mm | 73mm | 11mm | 3.2mm | 85g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C24 BlackHawk:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C24 | 7 1/8" | 4 1/8" | 3" | 2 7/8" | 7/16" | 1/8" | 3.1oz |
| C24G | 7 1/8" | 4 1/8" | 3" | 2 7/8" | 7/16" | 1/8" | 3oz |
References
