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The C56 was introduced in 1999 and has dual liners, [[Spear point blade]] and black beadblasted [[Micarta]] scales.  
The knife was reissued in 2001 this time with a [[VG-10]] blade and in [[PE]] and with a ever so slightly thicker blade. (3mm. as opposed to 2.5mm.)


The C56 was introduced in
==Appearance in catalogs==
==Appearance in catalogs==


The C56 Zowada appears in the following catalogs ([http://www.spydie.nl/catalogs/ older], [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/download.php newer]):
The C56 Zowada appears in the following catalogs ([http://www.spydie.nl/catalogs/ Downloadable here]):
*  
* 1999?
* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
 
==Designer==
==Designer==


[[Tim Zowada]]
[[Tim Zowada]]
[[Tim Zowada Makers mark]]


==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==
==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==




==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==
==Information from the 2002 Spyderco dealer catalog==


C56
Info on C56 Zowada second run from 2002 from the 2002 dealers catalog:
 
''Reminiscent of the archetypal dirk, the C56, designed by custom knifemaker Tim Zowada, has a prominent unsharpened top swedge, hollow ground'' ''pear point blade and a linerlock. The knife's tapered look is enhanced by the downsized hole and coffin shaped handle of bead-blasted'' ''Micarta.''
''-The blade steel is hollow-ground VG-10.''
''-Available in PlainEdge.''
''-Black metal clip with gold bug provides tip down''
''-right handed carry.''
''-Batch item only, availability subject to demand.''




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The C56 Zowada is made in [[Seki City]], Japan and has
The C56 Zowada is made in [[Seki City]], Japan and has


 
*Dual liners
*[[Liner lock]] and
*[[Spear point blade]]


{|{{Articletable}}
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''[[SKU]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[SKU]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Handle]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Handle]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Edge|Edge(s)]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Edge]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Steel]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Steel]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[From/To]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[From/To]]'''
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{{Tableheading}}'''[[Clip positions]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Clip positions]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Collectors club]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Collectors club]]'''
|-
|valign="top" |C56BMPS
|valign="top" |Black beadblasted [[Micarta]]
|valign="top" |[[PS]]
|valign="top" |[[AUS-8]]
|valign="top" |1999-2001
|valign="top" |?
|valign="top" |First run C56.
|valign="top" |1200?
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[3- screw old standard clip]]
|valign="top" |[[RH]] [[TD]]
|valign="top" |[[Main]]
|-
|-
|valign="top" |C56BMP
|valign="top" |C56BMP
|valign="top" |[[Micartal]]
|valign="top" |Black beadblasted [[Micarta]]  
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[]]
|valign="top" |[[VG-10]]
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |2001- ?
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |?
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |Second run C56.
|valign="top" |?
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[3- screw old standard clip]]
|valign="top" |[[RH]] [[TD]]
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[]]
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |
|}
|}


==[[Most collectible variation]]==
==[[Most collectible variation]]==
The newer [[PE]] variant seems to be the most collected, due to edge.


===Questions regarding collecting the C56===
===Questions regarding collecting the C56===
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==Technical information==
==Technical information==


Measurements (mm and grams) of the C56:
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C56 Zowada [[PS]]:
{|{{Articletable}}
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
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{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|-
|align="right"|C56
|align="right"|C56BMPS
|align="right"|mm
|align="right"|195mm
|align="right"|mm
|align="right"|113mm
|align="right"|mm
|align="right"|81mm
|align="right"|mm
|align="right"|75mm
|align="right"|mm
|align="right"|8.5mm
|align="right"|mm
|align="right"|2.5mm
|align="right"|g
|align="right"|88g
|}
|}


Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C98 Poliwog:
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C56 Zowada [[PS]]:
{|{{Articletable}}
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
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{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|-
|align="right"|C56
|align="right"|C56BMPS
|align="right"|"
|align="right"|7 11/16"
|align="right"|"
|align="right"|4 1/2"
|align="right"|"
|align="right"|3 3/16"
|align="right"|"
|align="right"|3"
|align="right"|"
|align="right"|11/32"
|align="right"|"
|align="right"|3/32"
|align="right"|oz
|align="right"|3.1oz
|}
 
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C56 Zowada [[PE]]:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="right"|C56BMP
|align="right"|195mm
|align="right"|113mm
|align="right"|81mm
|align="right"|76mm
|align="right"|8.5mm
|align="right"|3mm
|align="right"|88g
|}
 
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C56 Zowada [[PE]]:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="right"|C56BMP
|align="right"|7 11/16"
|align="right"|4 1/2"
|align="right"|3 3/16"
|align="right"|3"
|align="right"|21/64"
|align="right"|1/8"
|align="right"|3.1oz
|}
|}


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Revision as of 16:30, 14 March 2009

The C56 was introduced in 1999 and has dual liners, Spear point blade and black beadblasted Micarta scales. The knife was reissued in 2001 this time with a VG-10 blade and in PE and with a ever so slightly thicker blade. (3mm. as opposed to 2.5mm.)

Appearance in catalogs

The C56 Zowada appears in the following catalogs (Downloadable here):

  • 1999?
  • 2000
  • 2001
  • 2002

Designer

Tim Zowada

Tim Zowada Makers mark

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

Information from the 2002 Spyderco dealer catalog

Info on C56 Zowada second run from 2002 from the 2002 dealers catalog:

Reminiscent of the archetypal dirk, the C56, designed by custom knifemaker Tim Zowada, has a prominent unsharpened top swedge, hollow ground pear point blade and a linerlock. The knife's tapered look is enhanced by the downsized hole and coffin shaped handle of bead-blasted Micarta. -The blade steel is hollow-ground VG-10. -Available in PlainEdge. -Black metal clip with gold bug provides tip down -right handed carry. -Batch item only, availability subject to demand.


Variations

The C56 Zowada is made in Seki City, Japan and has

SKU Handle Edge Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
C56BMPS Black beadblasted Micarta PS AUS-8 1999-2001 ? First run C56. 1200? Hollow 3- screw old standard clip RH TD Main
C56BMP Black beadblasted Micarta PE VG-10 2001- ? ? Second run C56. ? Hollow 3- screw old standard clip RH TD N/A

Most collectible variation

The newer PE variant seems to be the most collected, due to edge.

Questions regarding collecting the C56

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C56 Zowada PS:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C56BMPS 195mm 113mm 81mm 75mm 8.5mm 2.5mm 88g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C56 Zowada PS:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C56BMPS 7 11/16" 4 1/2" 3 3/16" 3" 11/32" 3/32" 3.1oz

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C56 Zowada PE:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C56BMP 195mm 113mm 81mm 76mm 8.5mm 3mm 88g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C56 Zowada PE:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C56BMP 7 11/16" 4 1/2" 3 3/16" 3" 21/64" 1/8" 3.1oz

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