FB08 S.P.O.T. - Revision history

ThatWouter: /* Appearance in catalogs */

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Appearance in catalogs

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	The FB08 S.P.O.T.appeared in the following catalogs:		The FB08 S.P.O.T.appeared in the following catalogs:

	* 2003 Spyderco Product Guide		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ee1RtdOk64tKZbV9aV87gE_iYg4xM8_1/view?usp=drive_link 2003 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer]
	* 2004 Spyderco Product Guide		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iDFayE2AWXScnckkXj5hxi6oigXPKAiL/view?usp=drive_link 2003 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR]
			* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-3cVF_Flld7xDrOy46jSHP1h1qMY5Jo-/view?usp=drive_link 2004 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer]
			* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uGzGs8RpD3srx-vHSbO4Ph5mEUNq2n0k/view?usp=drive_link 2004 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR]

	==Designer==		==Designer==

ThatWouter: /* Variations */

2020-06-06T10:02:16Z

Variations

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	\|valign="top" \|Neck carry		\|valign="top" \|Neck carry
	\|valign="top" \|~~boltaron~~		\|valign="top" \|Boltaron
	\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]
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	\|valign="top" \|Ball chain covered with paracord		\|valign="top" \|Ball chain covered with paracord
	\|valign="top" \|Neck carry		\|valign="top" \|Neck carry
	\|valign="top" \|~~boltaron~~		\|valign="top" \|Boltaron
	\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]
	\|-		\|-

ThatWouter: /* History, mentionings from the forums etc. */

2020-05-05T11:38:57Z

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

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	==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==		==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==
	* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?p=468261#p468261 Spyderco SPOT), posted by forum member ''cyberspyder''		* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?p=468261#p468261 Spyderco SPOT], posted by forum member ''cyberspyder''
	* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13857 Spot revisited], posted by forum member ''Sal''		* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13857 Spot revisited], posted by forum member ''Sal''
	* [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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2020-05-05T11:38:45Z

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

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	==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==		==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==
			* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?p=468261#p468261 Spyderco SPOT), posted by forum member ''cyberspyder''
	* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13857 Spot revisited], posted by forum member ''Sal''		* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13857 Spot revisited], posted by forum member ''Sal''
	* [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''

ThatWouter at 11:27, 5 May 2020

2020-05-05T11:27:20Z

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	~~>>>THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION<<<~~

	The '''FB08 S.P.O.T.''' is Spyderco's first fixed blade neck knife design.		The '''FB08 S.P.O.T.''' is Spyderco's first fixed blade neck knife design.

ThatWouter: /* Pictures */

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Pictures

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	{\|		{\|
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	\|[[Image:~~Spydiewiki_temperances~~.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|~~All production variants of the Temperance; plain, serrated, trainer and black finish~~]]		\|[[Image:FB08_M.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|The FB08 S.P.O.T. with Boltaron sheath]]
	\|valign="top" \|[[Image:~~Spydiewiki_temperances_sheaths~~.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|The ~~Temperance variants in their boltaron sheaths~~]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Image:FB08BB M.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|The FB08BB S.P.O.T. with black ceramic coating and Boltaron sheath]]
	\|valign="top" \|[[Image:~~FB05-2 L~~.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|The ~~Temperance 2~~]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Image:FB08BM M.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|The FB08 S.P.O.T. with black Micarta handle and Boltaron sheath]]
	\|}		\|}

ThatWouter: /* Technical information */

2020-05-05T11:19:05Z

Technical information

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 |-
 |align="right"|FB08
-|align="right"|244mm
+|align="right"|122mm
 |align="right"|N/A
-|align="right"|113mm
+|align="right"|41mm
-|align="right"|105mm
+|align="right"|35mm
-|align="right"|N/A
+|align="right"|25,4mm
-|align="right"|4mm
+|align="right"|3mm
-|align="right"|152g
+|align="right"|37g
 |}
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 |align="right"|FB08
 |align="right"|4.812"
 |align="right"|N/A
-|align="right"|0.156"
+|align="right"|1.625"
-|align="right"|7.4oz
+|align="right"|1.375"
 |}

ThatWouter: /* Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web */

2020-05-05T11:14:53Z

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

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	''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.''" <ref name="current catalog">The FB08 S.P.O.T. in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/FB08/47 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>		''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.''" <ref name="current catalog">The FB08 S.P.O.T. in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/FB08/47 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>

	~~'''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.''" <ref name="current online catalog">The FB08BMM S.P.O.T. in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/FB05-2/404 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>

	==Variations==		==Variations==

ThatWouter: /* Variations */

2020-05-05T11:00:26Z

Variations

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	\|valign="top" \|Regular production		\|valign="top" \|Regular production
	\|valign="top" \|[[Hollow grind]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Hollow grind]]
	\|valign="top" \|~~Tek~~-~~Lok~~ & ~~ball~~ chain covered with paracord		\|valign="top" \|Ball chain covered with paracord
	\|valign="top" \|~~Multi-positional & neck~~ carry		\|valign="top" \|Neck carry
			\|valign="top" \|boltaron
			\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]
			\|-
			\|valign="top" \|FB08BB
			\|valign="top" \|N/A (skeletonized)
			\|valign="top" \|[[PE]] & [[SE]]
			\|valign="top" \|[[AUS-6]]
			\|valign="top" \|2004
			\|valign="top" \|$40.03(2004)
			\|valign="top" \|features a black ceramic coated finish
			\|valign="top" \|Regular production
			\|valign="top" \|[[Hollow grind]]
			\|valign="top" \|Ball chain covered with paracord
			\|valign="top" \|Neck carry
	\|valign="top" \|boltaron		\|valign="top" \|boltaron
	\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]
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	\|valign="top" \|[[Hollow grind]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Hollow grind]]
	\|valign="top" \|~~Tek-Lok & ball~~ chain covered with paracord		\|valign="top" \|Ball chain covered with paracord
	\|valign="top" \|~~Multi-positional & neck~~ carry		\|valign="top" \|Neck carry
	\|valign="top" \|Boltaron		\|valign="top" \|Boltaron
	\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]

ThatWouter: /* Most collectible variation */

2020-05-05T10:56:32Z

Most collectible variation

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	==Most collectible variation==		==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.		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===		===Questions regarding collecting the FB08===

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	\|valign="top" \|Neck carry		\|valign="top" \|Neck carry
	\|valign="top" \|~~boltaron~~		\|valign="top" \|Boltaron
	\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]
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	\|valign="top" \|Ball chain covered with paracord		\|valign="top" \|Ball chain covered with paracord
	\|valign="top" \|Neck carry		\|valign="top" \|Neck carry
	\|valign="top" \|~~boltaron~~		\|valign="top" \|Boltaron
	\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]
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	\|valign="top" \|Regular production		\|valign="top" \|Regular production
	\|valign="top" \|[[Hollow grind]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Hollow grind]]
	\|valign="top" \|~~Tek~~-~~Lok~~ & ~~ball~~ chain covered with paracord		\|valign="top" \|Ball chain covered with paracord
	\|valign="top" \|~~Multi-positional & neck~~ carry		\|valign="top" \|Neck carry
			\|valign="top" \|boltaron
			\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]
			\|-
			\|valign="top" \|FB08BB
			\|valign="top" \|N/A (skeletonized)
			\|valign="top" \|[[PE]] & [[SE]]
			\|valign="top" \|[[AUS-6]]
			\|valign="top" \|2004
			\|valign="top" \|$40.03(2004)
			\|valign="top" \|features a black ceramic coated finish
			\|valign="top" \|Regular production
			\|valign="top" \|[[Hollow grind]]
			\|valign="top" \|Ball chain covered with paracord
			\|valign="top" \|Neck carry
	\|valign="top" \|boltaron		\|valign="top" \|boltaron
	\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]
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	\|valign="top" \|Regular production		\|valign="top" \|Regular production
	\|valign="top" \|[[Hollow grind]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Hollow grind]]
	\|valign="top" \|~~Tek-Lok & ball~~ chain covered with paracord		\|valign="top" \|Ball chain covered with paracord
	\|valign="top" \|~~Multi-positional & neck~~ carry		\|valign="top" \|Neck carry
	\|valign="top" \|Boltaron		\|valign="top" \|Boltaron
	\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Main]]