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The FB53 Skoli is an outdoor knife, designed by Kevin Smock.

==Appearance in catalogs==

The FB53 Skoli Cove appeared in the following catalogs:

* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vn8rsx3sX3OFcKww6NlD5wa4SruFHZTt/view?usp=drive_link 2026 Spyderco Reveal Volume 21]

==Designer==
Kevin Smock


==History, mentionings etc. from the forums==


==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==

'''FB53 Skoli'''

''Designed by custom knifemaker Kevin Smock, the Skoli is an all-purpose fixed-blade knife ideal for outdoor adventure. Its versatile design draws from Smock’s own extensive hunting and camping experience and emphasizes comfort, grip  security, and a well-centered, utilitarian point. The Skoli’s stonewashed blade is crafted from 9Cr18MoV stainless steel and features a modified sheepfoot profile and a flat grind for a superior balance of strength and low-friction edge geometry.Its full tang is flanked by precision-machined, contoured G-10 scales with a high-traction checkered texture pattern. A single quillon (guard) at the front of the handle and a section of jimping (textured grooves) on the spine complement the textured scales to ensure a secure grip and exceptional control in even the most demanding conditions. The Skoli comes complete with a custom-molded, snap-fit Boltaron® sheath with a versatile G-Clip™ mount that supports angle-adjustable carry on the belt and inside the waistband..''<ref name="current catalog">The FB53 Skoli in [https://spyderco.com/products/shelter-cove%E2%84%A2 Spyderco's online catalog, accessed 29 October 2025]</ref>

==Variations==

The FB53 Skoli is made in China and features:

* a modified [[Sheepsfoot Blade]]
* a deep finger choil 
* lanyard hole in the handle
 
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''[[SKU]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Handle]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Edge]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Steel]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[From/To]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[MSRP]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Note]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Number made]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Grind]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Sheath]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Clip]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Collectors club]]'''
|-
|valign="top" |FB53GP
|valign="top" |Black [[G-10]] 
|valign="top" |[[PE]] 
|valign="top" |[[9Cr18MoV]]
|valign="top" |2026 -
|valign="top" |$190.00 (2026)
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |Regular production
|valign="top" |[[Flat grind]]
|valign="top" |[[Boltaron]] 
|valign="top" |G-Clip
|valign="top" |[[Main]]
|-
|valign="top" |FB53GPBK
|valign="top" |Black [[G-10]] 
|valign="top" |[[PE]] 
|valign="top" |Black oxide-coated [[9Cr18MoV]]
|valign="top" |2026 -
|valign="top" |$200.00 (2026)
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |Regular production
|valign="top" |[[Flat grind]]
|valign="top" |[[Boltaron]] 
|valign="top" |G-Clip
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]

|}

==Most collectible variation==

The original FB53 Skoli, complete with original box and papers in mint condition, is likely to be the most collectible version. 

===Questions regarding collecting the FB53===

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

==Technical information==

Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB53 Skoli:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Sheath weight'''
|-
|align="left"|FB53GP
|align="right"|237mm
|align="right"|119mm
|align="right"|100mm
|align="right"|3.8mm
|align="right"|146g
|align="right"|68g
|}

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB53 Skoli:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Sheath weight'''
|-
|align="left"|FB53GP
|align="right"|9.32in
|align="right"|4.68in
|align="right"|3.95in
|align="right"|0.150in
|align="right"|5.2oz
|align="right"|2.4oz
|}

==References==


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==Pictures==

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|[[Image:Spyderco FB53 Skoli.jpg|thumb|400px|The FB53 SKoli, designed by Kevin Smock.]]
|}

==Related==
*[[C240 Smock]]

==Categories==

[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Fixed blades]]