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It is unknown exactly how many variations of blade design were created. There exists pictures for more than 50 blade variables.  Many were done with different color handles.  
It is unknown exactly how many variations of blade design were created. There exists pictures for more than 50 blade variables.  Many were done with different color handles.  
Quantities also varied greatly between variations.  From [[Prototype]]s where 1 or 2 exist, very small quantities of 25 up to thousands for companies like REI and EMS.
Quantities also varied greatly between variations.  From [[Prototype]]s where 1 or 2 exist, very small quantities of 25 up to thousands for companies like REI and EMS.
[[SE]] is the most common edge although [[PE]] was available as requested by the companies ordering them.  They can vary for each company, some varieties included both edge configurations.  [[CE]] was also available, but rarely see on the regular blade.  A [[Sheepfoot Blade]] was available on two versions that were only done in [[CE]]. One [[PE]] [[Sheepfoot Blade]] was done in a solid blade (A blade without any cutouts).
[[SE]] is the most common edge although [[PE]] was available as requested by the companies ordering them.  They can vary for each company, some varieties included both edge configurations.  [[CE]] was also available, but rarely seen on the regular blade.  A [[Sheepfoot Blade]] was available on two versions that were only done in [[CE]]. One [[PE]] [[Sheepfoot Blade]] was done in a solid blade (A blade without any cutouts).
The C35 Q was available in the following [[FRN]] colors: Black, Red, Green, Grey and Blue. Below we've tried to list the different variations as far as we know. If you know of others, please let us know [mailto:spydiewi@spydiewiki.comSubject=Knifeinfo%20C35 here]
The C35 Q was available in the following [[FRN]] colors: Black, Red, Green, Grey and Blue. Below we've tried to list the different variations as far as we know. If you know of others, please let us know [mailto:spydiewi@spydiewiki.comSubject=Knifeinfo%20C35 here]
 
Special thanks to Chris (boxer93) from the Spyderco forums for maintaining a [http://home.comcast.net/~boxer93/q2.html Q website], from where much of this information was taken.


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|49.95$ (1998)
|Regular [[Bug]] in blade, 3D handle
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|Regular [[Bug]] in blade, 3D handle
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{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
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{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
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{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
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{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
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|align="right"|5 3/4"
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|align="right"|1.2oz
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Revision as of 03:28, 5 March 2012

C35 "Q" was created to be very lightweight. The scales and blade are "skeletonized". Simple to construct and easy to have different blades designs. Introduced in 1996 it was awarded Blade magazine's knife of the year. Production started in 1997 with the Spyderco Bug in the blade and continued for a few years. The initial name for the Q was the Silhouette.

Appearance in catalogs

Designer

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

Why the Q?

Built to be very lightweight (34g or 1.2 oz) the Q also brought a small and rather inexpensive platform for customization and since many blade designs were possible, it would become a marketing tool for companies. It would also be used to recognize employees for various companies and given away as prizes and the such.

Innovations

New Patent was for the "spring lock". Essentially a formed piece of wire that rests in the scales and the wire fits into a notch in the blade tang that locks it in the open or closed position. The clip was also formed piece of wire that was located in holes in the scales. The holes were constructed for 4-way carry.

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

Variations

Initially the FRN handle was built in a 'sculpted' design. Where the scale was a little wider in the middle and narrower at the top and bottom. The next generation of handle the sides were flat. Also an additional pin was added at the top of the scales near the lock. It is unknown exactly how many variations of blade design were created. There exists pictures for more than 50 blade variables. Many were done with different color handles. Quantities also varied greatly between variations. From Prototypes where 1 or 2 exist, very small quantities of 25 up to thousands for companies like REI and EMS. SE is the most common edge although PE was available as requested by the companies ordering them. They can vary for each company, some varieties included both edge configurations. CE was also available, but rarely seen on the regular blade. A Sheepfoot Blade was available on two versions that were only done in CE. One PE Sheepfoot Blade was done in a solid blade (A blade without any cutouts). The C35 Q was available in the following FRN colors: Black, Red, Green, Grey and Blue. Below we've tried to list the different variations as far as we know. If you know of others, please let us know here

Special thanks to Chris (boxer93) from the Spyderco forums for maintaining a Q website, from where much of this information was taken.

SKU Handle Edge Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
C35PBK Black FRN PE 440C 1996- 49.95$ (1998) Regular Bug in blade, flat handle Hollow sabre grind Q wire clip TD/TU LH/RH
C35SBK Black FRN SE 440C 1996- 49.95$ (1998) Regular Bug in blade, flat handle Hollow sabre grind Q wire clip TD/TU LH/RH
C35PBK Black FRN PE 440C 49.95$ (1998) Regular Bug in blade, 3D handle Hollow sabre grind Q wire clip TD/TU LH/RH
C35SBK Black FRN SE 440C 49.95$ (1998) Regular Bug in blade, 3D handle Hollow sabre grind Q wire clip TD/TU LH/RH
C35PBK Black FRN PE 440C HK in blade, relatively few PE exist Hollow sabre grind Q wire clip TD/TU LH/RH
C35SBK Black FRN SE 440C HK in blade Hollow sabre grind Q wire clip TD/TU LH/RH
C35PBK Black FRN PE 440C Viking helmet in blade Made for Norwegian Spyderco importer at the time Viking international products. 150 Hollow sabre grind Q wire clip TD/TU LH/RH
C35SBK Black FRN SE 440C Viking helmet in blade Made for Norwegian Spyderco importer at the time Viking international products. 50 Hollow sabre grind Q wire clip TD/TU LH/RH
C35PBK Black FRN PE 440C REI in blade Made for Outdoor retail store Recreational equipment Inc. Unknown Hollow sabre grind Q wire clip TD/TU LH/RH
C35SBK Black FRN SE 440C REI in blade Made for Outdoor retail store Recreational equipment Inc. Unknown Hollow sabre grind Q wire clip TD/TU LH/RH
C35PBK Black FRN PE 440C MIT INKJET in blade Made for a Swedish firm making inkjet heads for large scale printers. Maximum 200 total PE and SE[1] Hollow sabre grind Q wire clip TD/TU LH/RH
C35SBK Black FRN SE 440C MIT INKJET in blade Made for a Swedish firm making inkjet heads for large scale printers. Maximum 200 total PE and SE[2] Hollow sabre grind Q wire clip TD/TU LH/RH
C35PBK Black FRN PE 440C Moose in blade Made for former Swedish importer Rocky Mountain AB. Maximum 200 total PE and SE[3] Hollow sabre grind Q wire clip TD/TU LH/RH

Most collectible variation

With the C35 Q it's more a question of which variation is NOT very collectable. Considering the amount of people collecting the Q and how few was made of some of them, it's impossible to say which is the most collectible. The least collectible seems to be the regular Bug in blade Q and the one with HK in the blade. Both of these appear pretty often and never really bring the really high prices. Most of the others seems to command a premium whenever they appear for sale.

Questions regarding collecting the C35 Q

  • How many different variations was made?
  • How many of the different variations?
  • How many in each edge configuration of the different variations?
  • Which ones are mere Prototypes and which was made?
  • All variations are supposed to have a 440C blade, but the crucible one seems to be marked 420V. Is there others with a different bladesteel?

Technical information

Typical metric measurements in mm and grams:

Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
34g

Typical imperial measurements in inches and ounces:

Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
5 3/4" 2 1/2" 2 3/8" 1.2oz

References

  1. ↑ Number given in personal email to author from former Swedish importer
  2. ↑ Number given in personal email to author from former Swedish importer
  3. ↑ Number given in personal email to author from former Swedish importer

Pictures

Categories

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