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	The FB12 Vagabond appeared in the following catalogs:		The FB12 Vagabond appeared in the following catalogs:

	* 2005 Spyderco Product Guide		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13-HkxGsGf1kJhQSqZDXDOL9zCJ2OApy9/view?usp=drive_link 2005 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer]
	* [https://~~www~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~catalog~~/~~2006SpydercoCatalog~~.~~pdf~~ 2006 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GgQADPlvS5SXCBEqqWMBIMqxTeg-1nSZ/view?usp=drive_link 2005 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR]
			* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AmU-e9R6JSWqdN_ZmOj1dXqlffzRf94-/view?usp=drive_link 2006 Spyderco Product Guide]

	==Designer==		==Designer==

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	==Related==		==Related==
	-		* [[FB23 Aqua Salt]]
			* [[FB40 Fish Hunter]]

	==Categories==		==Categories==

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	\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]		\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]
	\|valign="top" \|[[~~AUS6~~]]		\|valign="top" \|[[AUS-6]]
	\|valign="top" \|2005 - 2006		\|valign="top" \|2005 - 2006
	\|valign="top" \|$39.95(2006)		\|valign="top" \|$39.95(2006)

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The '''FB12 Vagabond''' is a compact fixed blade designed for on-the-go food preparation, such as picnics or packed lunches.

==Appearance in catalogs==

The FB12 Vagabond appeared in the following catalogs:

* 2005 Spyderco Product Guide
* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2006SpydercoCatalog.pdf 2006 Spyderco Product Guide]

==Designer==

[[Sal]] Glesser

==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=41350 Survival Spyders of the Past: i.e. the Vagabond], posted by forum member ''JD Spydo''
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=85548 Who´d like to see a return of the Vagabond in an upgraded steel?], posted by forum member ''Wartstein''

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

'''FB12 Vagabond'''

"''The Spyderco Vagabond is designed for the wanderer. If you backpack, camp or picnic, chances are you've at some point needed a lightweight fixed-blade. The strong point of a fixed-blade knife is that they are manufactured from a single piece of steel with no folding parts to fail or break- ideal for use outdoors. A fixed-blade's weak point is they require a separate carry sheath for safe transport. The Vagabond's unique plastic sheath is made from part of the underside of the handle. A plastic cover pivots out/upward, snapping-over and safely covering the cutting edge eliminating the need for a bulky carrying sheath.''

''Sized to toss in a backpack or picnic basket, the FB12 is 7-7/8 inches (200mm) long tip to toe. Its blade is 3-1/8 inches (79mm) of AUS-6 stainless steel honed in a PlainEdge configuration, then ground-flat on both sides creating a powerful high-performance edge. The FRN handle is injection molded in a series of valleys and expansions providing ergonomic purchase to wrap your hand around. It comes covered with a slip-free Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern that latches onto your palm keeping the hand and handle connected even when wet or cold. A generously sized lanyard hole allows a cord or thong to be strung through the handle for security around water, in deep brush or attaching the knife to a pack, basket or duffle.''" <ref name="current catalog">The FB12 Vagabond in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/FB12/161 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>

==Variations==

The FB12 Vagabond features:
* a variation of a [[Clip Point Blade]]
* an FRN blade cover that folds into the handle
* a handle profile that is very similar to the later designed [[FB23 Aqua Salt]] and [[FB40 Fish Hunter]]
* Lanyard hole in the handle

{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''[[SKU]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Handle]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Edge|Edge(s)]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Steel]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[From/To]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[MSRP]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Note]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Number made]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Grind]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Clip]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Clip positions]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Sheath]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Collectors club]]'''
|-
|valign="top" |FB12
|valign="top" |Black [[FRN]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[AUS6]]
|valign="top" |2005 - 2006
|valign="top" |$39.95(2006)
|valign="top" |The Vagabond doesn't have a sheath but a blade cover that folds into the handle.
|valign="top" |Regular production
|valign="top" |[[Hollow grind]]
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Main]]
|}

==Most collectible variation==

The original FB12 Vagabond complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.

===Questions regarding collecting the FB12===

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

==Technical information==

Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB12 Vagabond:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="right"|FB12
|align="right"|200mm
|align="right"|N/A
|align="right"|79mm
|align="right"|73mm
|align="right"|N/A
|align="right"|4mm
|align="right"|79g
|}

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB12 Vagabond:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="right"|FB12
|align="right"|7.875"
|align="right"|N/A
|align="right"|3.125"
|align="right"|2.875"
|align="right"|N/A
|align="right"|0.156"
|align="right"|2.8oz
|}

==References==

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== Pictures ==

{|
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|[[Image:FB12_M.jpg|thumb|400px|The FB12 Vagabond]]

|}

==Related==
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==Categories==

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