C59 Eduard Bradichansky Shabaria

The C59 Eduard Bradichansky Shabaria was introduced in 1999 and discontinued in 2003.

The C59 Shabaria was Spyderco's first in a series of ethnic inspired knives. Nomads in the Jordan River Valley have carried a knife called a Shabaria. The design of the C59 is inspired by these knives.

Appearance in catalogs

The C59 Shabaria appeared in the following (catalogs):

• 1999 Spyderco Products
• 2000 Spyderco Products
• 2001 Spyderco Products
• 2002 Spyderco Products

Designer

Eduard Bradichansky

Eduard Bradichansky mark

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

On the Spyderco forums:

• Shabaria 2001 modifications discussion threads
  • Shabaria modifications!
  • Shabaria
• Interesting thread and pictures of the Shabaria, including historic information: Shabaria!

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

Not listed.

Variations

The C59 Shabaria is made in Seki-City, Japan and has a

• Walker Liner Lock.

SKU	Handle	Edge(s)	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
C59BMP	Black Micarta	PE	VG-10	1999-2001	143.95$ (1999-2001)	closed back, riveted	N/A	Hollow	Metal	RH, TD
C59BMPS	Black Micarta	PS	VG-10	1999-2001	143.95$ (1999-2001)	closed back, riveted	N/A	Hollow	Metal	RH, TD
C59BMP	Black Micarta	PE	VG-10	2002	150.95$ (2002)	open back, screwed	N/A	Hollow	Metal	RH, TD

Most collectible variation

Questions regarding collecting the C59

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C59 Shabaria:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C59	219mm	122mm	97mm	93mm	12mm	2.5mm	94g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C59 Shabaria:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C59	8 5/8"	4 3/4"	3 7/8"	3 5/8"	1/2"	3/32"	3.33oz

Pictures

See e.g. this Shabaria thread on the Spyderco forums.