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	The FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander appeared in the following catalogs:		The FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander appeared in the following catalogs:

	* [https://~~www~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~catalog~~/~~2007SpydercoByrd.pdf~~ 2007 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_b44VRafxbiQQ3MmwRFkQBOL_gMgumWj/view?usp=drive_link 2007 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~www~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~catalog~~/~~2008SpydercoCatalog.pdf~~ 2008 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m2Gg_QzEcy03hFoukNR6mzvF8Uke7rus/view?usp=drive_link 2008 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~www~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~catalog~~/~~2009SpydercoCatalog.pdf~~ 2009 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fjvtl69V6uR_IOGunes20UFpY4pnNpyp/view?usp=drive_link 2009 Spyderco Product Guide]

	==Designer==		==Designer==

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Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

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	'''FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander'''		'''FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander'''

	"''Jerry Hossom started making knives more than 25 years ago, doing so professionally since 1997. He avoids knifemaking boundaries, preferring to make models that don't fit any predisposed category but are task or role specific as to function. His specialty is large fixed blades that go hand-in-hand with being outdoors and take on any cutting challenges Mother Nature can throw at you, large or little. Spyderco offers a collaborative version of one of Jerry's best known designs, available in four sizes.		"''Jerry Hossom started making knives more than 25 years ago, doing so professionally since 1997. He avoids knifemaking boundaries, preferring to make models that don't fit any predisposed category but are task or role specific as to function. His specialty is large fixed blades that go hand-in-hand with being outdoors and take on any cutting challenges Mother Nature can throw at you, large or little. Spyderco offers a collaborative version of one of Jerry's best known designs, available in four sizes.''

	The "Hossoms" vary in size with the largest almost 16 inches long to the smallest just 10 inches in total length. All four sizes include: Full-bellied cutting edges with upswept tips and comfortably rounded spines. The blades are flat ground European N690Co steel which carries a reputation for cutting performance and edge retention. They also have a handguard behind the cutting edge, a finger choil, and jimping on the thumb ramp purposely designed to keep your hand and handle engaged when light cutting or all out chopping.		''The "Hossoms" vary in size with the largest almost 16 inches long to the smallest just 10 inches in total length. All four sizes include: Full-bellied cutting edges with upswept tips and comfortably rounded spines. The blades are flat ground European N690Co steel which carries a reputation for cutting performance and edge retention. They also have a handguard behind the cutting edge, a finger choil, and jimping on the thumb ramp purposely designed to keep your hand and handle engaged when light cutting or all out chopping.''

	All are constructed from a solid piece of steel with pinned and contoured Micarta handle scales that are green-gray. For carrying, they come in a Boltaron sheath that has a five-position TekLock® fastener (removable).''" <ref name="current catalog">FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/FB18P/248 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>		''All are constructed from a solid piece of steel with pinned and contoured Micarta handle scales that are green-gray. For carrying, they come in a Boltaron sheath that has a five-position TekLock® fastener (removable).''" <ref name="current catalog">FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/FB18P/248 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>

	==Variations==		==Variations==

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The '''FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander''' is a custom design collaboration with Jerry Hossom, the Woodlander was the second smallest of a series of four fixed blades in the same design pattern, but in different sizes.

==Appearance in catalogs==

The FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander appeared in the following catalogs:

* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2007SpydercoByrd.pdf 2007 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2008SpydercoCatalog.pdf 2008 Spyderco Product Guide]
* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2009SpydercoCatalog.pdf 2009 Spyderco Product Guide]

==Designer==

Jerry Hossom

==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=32024 Woodlander's Edge.], posted by forum member ''KLJTech''

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

'''FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander'''

"''Jerry Hossom started making knives more than 25 years ago, doing so professionally since 1997. He avoids knifemaking boundaries, preferring to make models that don't fit any predisposed category but are task or role specific as to function. His specialty is large fixed blades that go hand-in-hand with being outdoors and take on any cutting challenges Mother Nature can throw at you, large or little. Spyderco offers a collaborative version of one of Jerry's best known designs, available in four sizes.

The "Hossoms" vary in size with the largest almost 16 inches long to the smallest just 10 inches in total length. All four sizes include: Full-bellied cutting edges with upswept tips and comfortably rounded spines. The blades are flat ground European N690Co steel which carries a reputation for cutting performance and edge retention. They also have a handguard behind the cutting edge, a finger choil, and jimping on the thumb ramp purposely designed to keep your hand and handle engaged when light cutting or all out chopping.

All are constructed from a solid piece of steel with pinned and contoured Micarta handle scales that are green-gray. For carrying, they come in a Boltaron sheath that has a five-position TekLock® fastener (removable).''" <ref name="current catalog">FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/FB18P/248 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>

==Variations==

The FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander is made in Italy, and features a:
* Recurved drop point blade
* Boltaron Sheath
* 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" |FB18
|valign="top" |Green-Gray [[Micarta]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[N690Co]]
|valign="top" |2007 - 2009
|valign="top" |$159.95 (2009)
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |Regular production
|valign="top" |Almost [[Full Flat grind]]
|valign="top" |Tek-Lok
|valign="top" |Multi-positional
|valign="top" |Boltaron
|valign="top" |[[Main]]
|}

==Most collectible variation==

The original FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.

===Questions regarding collecting the FB18===

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

==Technical information==

Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander:
{|{{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"|FB18
|align="right"|321mm
|align="right"|N/A
|align="right"|155mm
|align="right"|155mm
|align="right"|N/A
|align="right"|5mm
|align="right"|380g
|}

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander:
{|{{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"|FB18
|align="right"|12.625"
|align="right"|N/A
|align="right"|6.093"
|align="right"|6.093"
|align="right"|N/A
|align="right"|0.188"
|align="right"|13.4oz
|}

==References==

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==Pictures==

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|[[Image:FB18P M.jpg|left|thumb|400px|FB18 Jerry Hossom Woodlander]]

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==Related==
*[[FB16 Jerry Hossom Forester]]
*[[FB17 Jerry Hossom Forager]]
*[[FB19 Jerry Hossom Dayhiker]]

==Categories==

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