C36 Military
The C36 Military was introduced in 1996 and was the first production knife with a particle-metallurgy blade (CPM-440V).
Appearance in catalogs
The C36 Military appeared in the following catalogs (older, newer):
- all Spyderco catalogs since 1997: C36G
- all Spyderco catalogs since 2005: C36GBK
- 2009 Spyderco catalog: C36 Digital Camo
- 2006 Spyderco Sprint Runs flyer: C36CFBGP
- 2008 Spyderco Sprint Runs: C36CF90VP
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- "Forum Military Review" thread on the Spyderco forum. Discussion about the C36 2000 Spyderco Forum knife.
- "Black Blade Military" thread on the Spyderco forum. Discussion about the early black coated C36.
- "MILITARY KNIFE IMPROVEMENTS" thread on the Spyderco forum. Discussion about the improvements done to the Military model before 2001.
- Historic notes on "UK-Ken's knife-collecting page.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C36G:
"A cornerstone in Spyderco's Save and Serve line up, the Military Model came about after someone asked Spyderco's owner Sal Glesser, "If your son were going into the military what folding knife would you send him with?" For certain, it had to meet the requirements of a high-performance, light-weight folder designed for hard use.
Since the steel is the spirit of the knife, CPM-S30V with almost 2% carbon seemed the logical choice for the blade given its reputation for long-term edge retention and rust resistance. The 'Millie' has a modified clip-point blade laser cut with a 14 mm Spyderco Round Hole for quick deployment and for use with gloves. Texturing above the hole hold the thumb in contact with the blade's spine during cutting for confident control over the sharpened edge. The handle scales are G-10 with the lock's liner nested (inlayed) directly into the scale, pumping up lock strength without the addition of bulky liners. Spacers between the scales create a gap running the handle's full length exposing the inside workings for inspection and cleaning. The handle flares slightly at the front end creating a finger choil and at the butt end, which keeps the knife from slipping forward or backward in the hand while sawing or making tough or aggressive cuts. A contoured black metal clip is set for right-hand tip-down carry."[1]
See also: C36GBK [2], C36GCMO [3], C36CF90 [4].
Variations
The C36 Military is made in Golden, U.S.A, and has
- Walker Liner Lock
- modified clip-point blade
- metal clip, right hand carry, tip-down
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Collectors club |
| C36G | Black G-10 | PE SE | ATS-34 | 174.95$ (1996) | 1996-1999 | N/A | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
| C36GBK | Black G-10 | PE SE | ATS-34 black coated | 199.95$ (1996?) | 1996-1997? | N/A | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
| C36G | Black G-10 | PE SE | CPM-440V | 174.95$ (1996), 199.95$ (1998) | 1996-2001; "MILITARY" & place of production on blade; 1998: many improvements done, incl. a slightly curved, strengthened clip with 3 mounting screws | N/A | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
| C36GBK | Black G-10 | PE? SE? | CPM-440V black coated | late 90s | ? | N/A | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
| C36G | Black G-10 | PE PS SE | CPM-440V | ? | 2001-2003, "MILITARY" on blade, place of production on Ricasso | N/A | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
| C36G | Black G-10 | PE PS SE | CPM-S30V | 157.95$ (2004), 219.95$ (2009) | 2004-; 2004-only: "MILITARY" on blade | N/A | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
| C36GBK | Black G-10 | PE PS | CPM-S30V black coated | 239.95$ (2009) | 2005- | N/A | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
| C36GPCMO | Digital Camo G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 219.95$ (2009) | 2009- | N/A | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
| C36GPCMO (BK) | Digital Camo G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V black coated | ? | 2009- | N/A | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
| C36G (Forum 2000) | Black G-10, bug on handle | PE | CPM-440V | ? | 2000, "MILITARY" & "Spyderco Forum 2000" on blade | 500 | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
| C36CFP | Black CF | PE | CPM-S30V | 259.95$ | 2005 Limited | 400 | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
| C36CFBGP | Black CF | PE | BG-42 | 279.95$ | 2006 Sprint | 1500 | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
| C36FGD2P | Foliage Green G-10 | PE | CPM-D2 | 189.95$ | 2007 Sprint | ? | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
| C36CF90VP | Black CF | PE | CPM-S90V | 319.95$ | 2008 Sprint | ca. 1000 | Full Flat | Metal, right hand, tip-down |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C36
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C36 Military:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C36 (G-10) | 241mm | 140mm | 102mm | 94mm | 14mm | 4mm | 120g |
| C36CFBGP | 241mm | 140mm | 102mm | 94mm | 14mm | 4mm | 120g |
| C36CF90VP | 241mm | 140mm | 102mm | 94mm | 14mm | 4mm | 115g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C36 Military:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C36 (G-10) | 9 1/2" | 5 1/2" | 4" | 3 11/16" | 9/16" | 5/32" | 4.2oz |
| C36CFBGP | 9 1/2" | 5 1/2" | 4" | 3 11/16" | 9/16" | 5/32" | 4.25oz |
| C36CF90VP | 9 1/2" | 5 1/2" | 4" | 3 11/16" | 9/16" | 5/32" | 4oz |
References
- ↑ The C36G Military in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C36GBK Military in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C36GCMO Military in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C36CF90 Military in Spyderco's online catalog
Pictures
See e.g. in the "Miltary, Military, Military!" thread on the Spyderco forum.
