2002 Dive Probe

The 2002 Dive Probe, also known as the 'Divers Probe', 'SCUBA Probe' or 'Probe' was a Spyderco diving tool.

Appearance in catalogs

The 2002 Dive Probe appeared in the following catalogs:

Designer

Sal Glesser

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

• Updated Dive Probe / Assist Salt hybrid?, posted by forum member C_Claycomb
• The Pre-Diver, Dive Probe, and Mini-Probe!, posted by forum member Candyman

Information from The Spyderco Story book

2002 Dive Probe

In 1989 the SCUBA Probe, Model 2002, emerged. It had a body slightly over 10 inches long, the same blade as the previous model, and weight almost 14 ounces. Instead of a snap it feature a small eye at one end for attachment of a lanyard. Blade magazine gave this model its “1989 Imported Design Knife of the Year” Award.

Variations

The 2002 Dive Probe is made in Japan and features:

• A Sheepsfoot Blade
• A line cutter incorporated in the spine of the blade.
• A ten inch long handle that incorporated, a ruler-type scale of mm and inches, a drying vent and a prying tip.

SKU	Handle	Edge(s)	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
2002	Stainless Steel	SE	440C	1988-1991			~1000	Sabre grind	NA	NA	Main

Most collectible variation

Any 2002 Dive Probe in decent condition would be considered collectible.

Questions regarding collecting the 2002

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the 2002 Dive Probe:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
2002	346mm	260mm	95mm				~396g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the 2002 Dive Probe:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
2002	13.625"	10.25"	3.75"				~14oz

Related

• 2001 Pre Diver
• 2003 Mini Probe