C133 Bug
The C133 Bug is a very small, clip-less folder that was introduced in 2009. The Bug is part of the Non-Locking series.
Appearance in catalogs
The C133 Bug appeared in the following catalog:
- 2009 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement
- 2010 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2011 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2012 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2013 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2014 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2015 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2016 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2017 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2019 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2024 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
Spyderco
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
"Aerodynamically the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly but someone forgot to tell the bee. The flight of the bumble bee defies both nature and one’s expectations that something that small can perform such a grand maneuver. Like bumblebees, Spyderco Bugs perform unexpectedly. The Bug, not much larger than a bee, is our latest addition. Last year Spyderco started offering SLIPITS which are non-locking slip-joint knives. They have no locking mechanism holding the blade open, relying instead on resistant pressure at the pivot area when the blade is extended and being used. Bugs are part of the SLIPIT group.
The flat ground blade is 3Cr13MoV stainless steel available with a PlainEdge. The Bug’s handle offers a flat surface for a small amount of engraving or embellishment and can be customized for use as jewelry or a gift item. Positioned on the end of the handle is a lanyard hole large enough to thread with a chain and be worn around the neck or slipped onto a key chain. The Bug is the smallest folder in our lineup."[1]
Variations
The C133 Bug is made in China.
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C133 | Stainless Steel | PE | 3Cr13MoV | 2009- | 7.95$ (2009) | Regular production | Full Flat | No clip | N/A | Main | |
| C133SET | Stainless Steel | PE | 3Cr13MoV | 2012-2013 | 46.95$ (2013) | Set contains: C133 Bug, C137 Honeybee, and C138 Grasshopper | Regular production | Full Flat | No clip | N/A | Main |
| C133BK | Stainless Steel | PE | Black oxide coated 3Cr13MoV | 2020-2023 | $30.00 (2020), $33.00 (2022) | Features a black oxide coated blade, handle and pivot pin. | Regular production | Full Flat | No clip | N/A | Variant |
| C133GBKP | Black G-10 | PE | Sandvik 12C27 | Nov. 2024 - | $36.00 (2024) | Regular production | Full Flat | No clip | N/A | Variant | |
| C133GRDP | Red G-10 | PE | Sandvik 12C27 | Nov. 2024 - | $36.00 (2024) | Regular production | Full Flat | No clip | N/A | Variant | |
| C133GBLP | Blue G-10 | PE | Sandvik 12C27 | Nov. 2024 - | $36.00 (2024) | Regular production | Full Flat | No clip | N/A | Variant |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C133
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C133 Bug:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C133 | 73mm | 41mm | 33mm | 29mm | 5mm | 1.75mm | 12g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C133 Bug:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C133 | 2 7/8" | 1 5/8" | 1 5/16" | 1 1/8" | 2/16" | 1/16" | 0.4oz |
References
- ↑ The C133 Bug in Spyderco's online catalog
