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* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=22830 Spot or Swick?], posted by forum member ''Puyallupknifegu'' | * [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=22830 Spot or Swick?], posted by forum member ''Puyallupknifegu'' |
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The FB08 S.P.O.T. is Spyderco's first fixed blade neck knife design.
Appearance in catalogs
The FB08 S.P.O.T.appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2003 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2004 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
Sal Glesser
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?p=468261#p468261 Spyderco SPOT), posted by forum member cyberspyder
- Spot revisited, posted by forum member Sal
- Spot or Swick?, posted by forum member Puyallupknifegu
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
FB08 S.P.O.T.
"S.P.O.T. is Spyderco's inaugural offering to the neck knife market. Designed by Sal Glesser, its shape and size are inspired by the French knife designer Fred Perrin. The S.P.O.T. is a striking accessory. A palm-sized all-steel fixed-blade with a skeletally cut-out handle, it can be categorized as a dynamically functional unisex tool for men and women alike.
Unique to the model is the index finger hole, a Perrin feature. Placing the index finger through the hole and gripping the angled handle situates the thumb atop the blade's spine for precise cutting control. Curved into a reverse S-shape, the blade slices like a demon and is ground to an incisor-like tip for craft projects and other meticulous cutting jobs. Graduating-sized holes are dremmeled out of the blade lessening overall weight and adding to its 'spotty' appearance. The FB08 S.P.O.T. is made entirely of AUS-6 stainless steel. Since it's made of a solid piece of stainless steel, the S.P.O.T. has no moving parts to catch, break, or wear-out over time. Combined with a lightweight Boltaron neck sheath, the sheath/knife combination carry discreetly and confidently flat under clothing or workout gear hanging by a 30-inch ball chain covered in 20 lb. breakaway black paracord." [1]
Variations
The FB08 S.P.O.T.is made in Seki City, Japan and features a:
- Reverse "S" Blade
- Index-finger hole
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Sheath | Collectors club |
FB08 | N/A (skeletonized) | PE & SE | AUS-6 | 2003 - 2004 | $40.03(2004) | features a grey bead blasted finish | Regular production | Hollow grind | Ball chain covered with paracord | Neck carry | boltaron | Main |
FB08BB | N/A (skeletonized) | PE & SE | AUS-6 | 2004 | $40.03(2004) | features a black ceramic coated finish | Regular production | Hollow grind | Ball chain covered with paracord | Neck carry | boltaron | Main |
FB08BM | Black Micarta | PE& SE | VG-10 | 2003 - 2004 | $60.03 (2004) | features a satin finish | Regular production | Hollow grind | Ball chain covered with paracord | Neck carry | Boltaron | Main |
Most collectible variation
The original FB08BM S.P.O.T. with micarta handle and VG-10 blade, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.
Questions regarding collecting the FB08
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB08 S.P.O.T.:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
FB08 | 122mm | N/A | 41mm | 35mm | 25,4mm | 3mm | 37g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB08 S.P.O.T.:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
FB08 | 4.812" | N/A | 1.625" | 1.375" | 1" | .125" | 1.3oz |
References
- ↑ The FB08 S.P.O.T. in Spyderco's online catalog