FB08 S.P.O.T.

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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.

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]

FB08BM S.P.O.T.

The FB08BM S.P.O.T. is suitable in application for runner, kayakers/canoeists, truck-drivers and anywhere you might need a cutting tool but cannot access one in your pocket.

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 FB08BM S.P.O.T. is made of VG-10 stainless steel overlaid with Micarta edging along the handle's rim for added grip. 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." [2]

Variations

The FB08 S.P.O.T.is made in Seki City, Japan and features a:


SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Sheath Collectors club
FB08 Black FRN PE & SE VG-10 2002 - 2005 $79.95(2005) Regular production Full Flat grind Tek-Lok Multi-positional Kydex Main
FB08BM Black Micarta PE VG-10 2003 $97.37 (2003) This version features a ceramic coated black blade Regular production Full Flat grind Tek-Lok Multi-positional Kydex Main

Most collectible variation

The original FB08 S.P.O.T., complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.

Questions regarding collecting the FB08

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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 244mm N/A 113mm 105mm N/A 4mm 152g

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 9.625" N/A 4.438" 4.125" N/A 0.156" 7.4oz

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
FB05-2 247mm N/A 124mm 122mm N/A 4mm 192g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB08BMM S.P.O.T.:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
FB08BM 9.75" N/A 4.875" 4.812" N/A 0.156" 7.4oz

References

  1. The FB08 SPOT in Spyderco's online catalog
  2. The FB05-2 Temperance 2 in Spyderco's online catalog


Pictures

All production variants of the Temperance; plain, serrated, trainer and black finish
The Temperance variants in their boltaron sheaths
The Temperance 2

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