Difference between revisions of "C66 Frank Centofante Vesuvius"
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Measurements (mm and grams) of the C66 Centofante: | Measurements (mm and grams) of the C66 Centofante (Vesuvius): | ||
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|align="right"|96g | |align="right"|96g | ||
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|align="right"| | |align="right"|C66-3 | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|194mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|114mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|80mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|77mm | ||
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|align="right"| | |align="right"|2mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|71g | ||
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|align="right"| | |align="right"|C66-4 | ||
|align="right"|190mm | |||
|align="right"|114mm | |||
|align="right"|76mm | |||
|align="right"|75mm | |||
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|align="right"| | |align="right"|2mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|69g | ||
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Measurements (inches and ounces) of the | Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C66 Centofante (Vesuvius): | ||
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|align="right"|3.4oz | |align="right"|3.4oz | ||
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|align="right"| | |align="right"|C66-3 | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|7.64" | ||
|align="right"|4. | |align="right"|4.50" | ||
|align="right"|3. | |align="right"|3.14" | ||
|align="right"|3. | |align="right"|3.04" | ||
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|align="right"|0. | |align="right"|0.079" | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|2.5oz | ||
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|align="right"| | |align="right"|C66-4 | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|7.50" | ||
|align="right"|4. | |align="right"|4.50" | ||
|align="right"|3 | |align="right"|3.00" | ||
|align="right"|2.94" | |||
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|align="right"|0. | |align="right"|0.078" | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|2.5oz | ||
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Revision as of 23:30, 14 September 2017
The C66 Frank Centofante Vesuvius was introduced in 2001, though the name was shortened to just "Centofante" in 2004 with the 3rd iteration.
Appearance in catalogs
The C66 Centofante appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2001 Spyderco Product Guide (Frank Centofante Vesuvius - bug and shell versions)
- 2002 Spyderco Product Guide (Frank Centofante Vesuvius - bug and shell versions)
- 2003 Spyderco Product Guide (Frank Centofante Vesuvius - bug version only)
- 2004-2005 Spyderco Product Guide (Centofante 3)
- 2006-2009 Spyderco Product Guide (Centofante 3 and 4)
- 2010-current Spyderco Product Guide (Centofante 3)
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C66BK3 Centofante 3:
"If you move in custom knife industry circles and/or attend knife shows you will have heard of Frank Centofante. In addition to being a celebrated and longtime custom knifemaker Frank is a past President of the Knifemaker's Guild, a strong voice in the cutlery world and a revered and respected craftsman. Collaborating on knife designs with him is something Spyderco has been fortunate enough to do several times. Our latest offering is the Centofante 3 gentleman's folder.
The Centofante 3 has a thin-profiled, lightweight FRN handle. Two channels are furrowed out of the handle for better grip and a Palladium silver Spyderco bug is inlayed into its surface. For added security and convenience the back-lock is positioned midway on the spine and David Boye Dent is cut from the locking lever. The VG-10 blade has both a hollow-grind and swedge-grind with non-sharpened spine serrations (jimping) to hold the thumb steady when cutting. A black steel pocket clip positions for tip-up/down, right-hand carry."
The C66 Centofante 3 in Spyderco's online catalog.
C66BK-4 Centofante 4:
"Spyderco is fortunate to have collaborated on numerous knife designs with custom knifemaker Frank Centofante over the past decade. Frank's lifetime of experience in designing and crafting knives guarantees style and function in a gentleman's folder.
Spyderco's Centofante4 folder represents the evolutionary refinement of previous Centofante/Spyderco collaborations. Its thin-profiled fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) handle is furrowed with grip enhancing channels and inset with a Palladium silver Spyderco logo bug. Adding security and ease of deployment, the back-lock is positioned mid-spine. Cut out of the locking lever is a David Boye Dent, diminishing the feasibility of gripping the knife handle tightly enough while cutting to unintentionally release the lock. The Centofante4 features a Wharncliffe VG-10 steel blade that has both a hollow-grind and a non-sharpened spine swedge-grind. Prominently rising above the Spyderco Round Hole is a crest for the thumb keeping it in controlled contact with the blade. Right-hand steel pocket clip positions the folder for tip-up/tip-down carry. Nested steel liner in the handle creates rigidity and a foundation for the clip's screw attachment."
The C66 Centofante 4 in Spyderco's online catalog.
Variations
The C66 is made in Japan and features:
- swedge-grind on spine
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Lock | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C66PBK | Black FRN | PE | ATS-34 | 2001-2003 | $89.95 (2002) | White box, silver bug in handle. Vesuvius. | Compression Lock | Regular Production | Hollow grind | Black 3- screw old standard clip | RH, TD/TU | |
C66PSBK | Black FRN | 50/50 PS | ATS-34 | 2001-2003 | $89.95 (2002) | White box, silver bug in handle. Vesuvius. | Compression Lock | Regular Production | Hollow grind | Black 3- screw old standard clip | RH, TD/TU | |
C66PBKI | Black FRN/Blue shell inlay | PE | ATS-34 | 2001-2002 | $89.95 (2002) | White box. Vesuvius. | Compression Lock | Regular Production | Hollow grind | Black 3- screw old standard clip | RH, TD/TU | Variant |
C66PSBKI | Black FRN/Blue shell inlay | 50/50 PS | ATS-34 | 2001-2002 | $89.95 (2002) | White box. Vesuvius. | Compression Lock | Regular Production | Hollow grind | Black 3- screw old standard clip | RH, TD/TU | |
C66BK3 | Black G-10 | PE | VG-10 | 2004- | $64.95 (2004), $112.95 (2017) | Centofante 3: silver Palladian bug in handle. | Back Lock | Regular Production | Hollow grind | Black 3- screw old standard clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main |
C66BK-4 | Black G-10 | PE | VG-10 | 2006-2009 | $69.95 (2006) | Centofante 4: silver Palladian bug in handle, Wharncliffe Blade shape, Boye dent. | Back Lock | Regular Production | Hollow grind | Black 3- screw old standard clip | LH/RH, TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C66
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C66 Centofante (Vesuvius):
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C66 | 192mm | 114mm | 79mm | 79mm | 13mm | 2.5mm | 96g |
C66-3 | 194mm | 114mm | 80mm | 77mm | 2mm | 71g | |
C66-4 | 190mm | 114mm | 76mm | 75mm | 2mm | 69g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C66 Centofante (Vesuvius):
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C66 | 7.56" | 4.50" | 3.13" | 3.13" | 0.500" | 0.094" | 3.4oz |
C66-3 | 7.64" | 4.50" | 3.14" | 3.04" | 0.079" | 2.5oz | |
C66-4 | 7.50" | 4.50" | 3.00" | 2.94" | 0.078" | 2.5oz |
References