C29 Cricket

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The C29 Cricket is a compact, oval shaped knife with a reverse "S" shaped blade introduced in 1994. In the course of it's long history several different handle materials and blade steels were used.

Appearance in catalogs

The C29 Cricket appeared in the following catalogs (older, newer):

  • C29ATU: 1994-1998 Spyderco catalogs
  • C29CF: 1998-1999 Spyderco catalogs
  • C29BK: 1998-2003 Spyderco catalogs
  • C29PN: not listed in any Spyderco catalog
  • C29: 2003-2009 Spyderco catalogs
  • C29PET: 2007-2009 Spyderco catalogs

Designer

Spyderco?

History, mentionings etc. from the forums

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C29:

"Thin is in. We've made our long-favored Cricket model even thinner by integrating the handle and lock. Custom knifemaker Chris Reeve invented the idea of making a linerlock's liner out of backside scale of the handle. In doing this, thickness and bulk are shaved off the handle for an ultra-thin folder that locks up confidently with fewer moving lock parts.

We've incorporated this design into a rounded handle with a reverse "S" shaped blade. The distinctive blade shape curves into a keen precision tip for intricate/detailed cutting. Made of VG-10 stainless steel, the blade is hollow-ground and when folded closed creates a rounded package that rides nearly invisibly in the pocket. The pocket clip carries right-handed tip-down but also attaches to a tie or makes a fashionable money clip. Create your own one of a kind Cricket with engraving, corporate logos or a personal message."[1]

See also: C29BK[2], C29ET[3].

Variations

All Cricket variations are made in Seki-City, Japan and have a reverse "S" shaped hollow-ground blade. The C29 and C29PET have an Integral Lock, all other variations have a Walker Liner Lock locking mechanism (C29CF?).

SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Collectors club
C29ATU Black Tufram coated Aluminum PE SE GIN-1/G-2 59.95$ (?), 74.95$ (1996) 1994-1998 N/A Hollow Metal, right hand, tip-down
C29BK Black FRN PE SE ATS-55 64.95$ (?) 1997-2003 N/A Hollow Metal, right hand, tip-down
C29CF Black CF PE SE ATS-55 108.95$ (1998?) 1998-1999 500 Hollow Metal, right hand, tip-down
C29PN Pink FRN SE ATS-55? ? 1999 Sprint 1200 Hollow Metal, right hand, tip-down
C29 Stainless Steel PE SE VG-10 64.95$ (2004), 95.95$ (2008) 2003- N/A Hollow Metal, right hand, tip-down
C29PET Etched Stainless Steel PE VG-10 104.95$ (2007), 114.95$ (2008) 2007- N/A Hollow Metal, right hand, tip-down

Most collectible variation

Questions regarding collecting the C29

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

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Technical information

Measurements of the C29ATU, C29CF, and FRN Crickets (Weights: ATU, CF, FRN):

Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weights
117mm 70mm 48mm 44mm 11mm 2mm 55g, 48g, 36g
4 5/8" 2 3/4" 1 7/8" 1 3/4" 7/16" 5/64" 2oz, 1.7oz, 1.25oz

Measurements of the C29 and the C29ET Crickets:

Lengths overall Length closed Length blade Lengths edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
117mm 70mm 48mm 41mm 11mm 2mm 49.5g
4 3/4" 2 3/4" 1 7/8" 1 5/8" 7/16" 5/64" 1.75oz

References

  1. The C29 Cricket in Spyderco's online catalog
  2. The C29BK Cricket in Spyderco's online catalog
  3. The C29ET Cricket in Spyderco's online catalog

Pictures

See e.g. the Cricket Pics! or the C29 Cricket pic's thread on the Spyderco forum.