FB38 Junction - Revision history

ThatWouter: /* Appearance in catalogs */

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Appearance in catalogs

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	The FB38 Junction appeared in the following catalogs:		The FB38 Junction appeared in the following catalogs:
	* [https://~~www~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~catalog~~/~~2016_Spyderco_Mid_Year_Catalog.pdf~~ 2016 Mid-Year ~~Catalog~~]
	* [https://~~www~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~catalog~~/~~2017_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf~~ 2017 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WhgRdeSuG4trcfHi6U5bLIDpYtdzos8-/view?usp=drive_link 2016 Spyderco Product Guide - Mid-Year Product Guide]
	* [https://~~www~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~catalog~~/~~2018_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf~~ 2018 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eTPg94WgYllm8nvpIPzVddjRRBJNAVaF/view?usp=drive_link 2017 Spyderco Product Guide]
			* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/19gCSAt2R0DoGNsqpr2sv73sW4qdJBi9N/view?usp=drive_link 2018 Spyderco Product Guide]

	==Designer==		==Designer==

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	==Related==		==Related==
	* [[FB33 Bradley Bowie]]		* [[FB33 Bradley Bowie]]
			* [[FB47 Nightstick]]
	* [[C134 Gayle Bradley]]		* [[C134 Gayle Bradley]]
	* [[C159 Air]]		* [[C159 Air]]

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	==Related==		==Related==
	* [[~~FB38 Junction~~]]		* [[FB33 Bradley Bowie]]
	* [[C134 Gayle Bradley]]		* [[C134 Gayle Bradley]]
	* [[C159 Air]]		* [[C159 Air]]

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Technical information

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	\|align="left"\|FB38G		\|align="left"\|FB38G
	\|align="right"\|~~252mm~~		\|align="right"\|215mm
	\|align="right"\|~~130mm~~		\|align="right"\|105mm
	\|align="right"\|~~116mm~~		\|align="right"\|93mm
	\|align="right"\|4.~~0mm~~		\|align="right"\|2.6mm
	\|align="right"\|~~218g~~		\|align="right"\|116g
	\|}		\|}

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	\|align="left"\|FB38G		\|align="left"\|FB38G
	\|align="right"\|9.93"		\|align="right"\|8.45"
	\|align="right"\|5.13"		\|align="right"\|4.15"
	\|align="right"\|4.57"		\|align="right"\|3.68"
	\|align="right"\|0.~~156~~"		\|align="right"\|0.102"
	\|align="right"\|7.~~7oz~~		\|align="right"\|4.1oz
	\|}		\|}

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Variations

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	\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]		\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]
	\|valign="top" \|[[PSF27]]		\|valign="top" \|[[PSF27]]
	\|valign="top" \|~~2017~~ - 2018		\|valign="top" \|2016 - 2018
	\|valign="top" \|$309.95 (2018)		\|valign="top" \|$309.95 (2018)
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Variations

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	The FB38 is made in Taiwan and features:		The FB38 is made in Taiwan and features:

	* a [[~~Bowie-Shaped~~ Blade]]		* a modified [[Clip Point Blade]]
	* polished [[G-10]] handle scales		* thin polished [[G-10]] handle scales
	* lanyard hole in the handle		* lanyard hole in the handle

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	\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]		\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]
	\|valign="top" \|[[PSF27]]		\|valign="top" \|[[PSF27]]
	\|valign="top" \|~~2015~~ -		\|valign="top" \|2017 - 2018
	\|valign="top" \|$~~430~~.00 (~~2020~~)		\|valign="top" \|$309.95 (2018)
	\|valign="top" \|		\|valign="top" \|
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ThatWouter: /* Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web */

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Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

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	'''FB38 Junction'''		'''FB38 Junction'''

	''Gayle Bradley’s ~~experiences as~~ a ~~custom knifemaker and competitive cutting champion give him an exceptional insight into high~~-~~performance~~ knife ~~design—an insight~~ that is ~~directly reflected~~ in ~~his first fixed~~-~~blade collaboration with Spyderco~~, the ~~Bradley Bowie~~.''		''Inspired by one of Gayle Bradley’s popular custom designs, the Junction is a versatile, do-all fixed-blade knife that is ideal for hunters, backpackers, and outdoorsmen on the go. Like many of Bradley’s coveted handmade knives, the Junction’s blade is precision ground from PSF27—an incredibly tough spray-formed tool steel. Spray forming is similar to the particle metallurgy process in that it quickly solidifies the molten steel into small particles so its component alloys cannot “segregate” or settle. This produces steel with an ultra-fine, extremely homogenous grain structure and maximizes the benefits of all its alloy components.''

	''The ~~Bradley Bowie’s~~ blade ~~is precision ground from PSF27—an incredibly tough spray~~-~~formed tool steel. Like the particle metallurgy process~~, ~~spray forming rapidly solidifies molten steel into small particles so its component alloys cannot “segregate” or settle~~. ~~This~~ creates ~~an ultra-fine, extremely homogenous grain structure~~ that ~~is ideal for knife blades. PSF27’s alloy composition includes molybdenum, vanadium~~ and ~~a generous 1.55% carbon, but because its chromium content is 12%—just below~~ the ~~official threshold for stainless steel—care should be taken~~ to ~~maintain it properly~~.''		''The Junction’s PlainEdge™ blade features a broad profile, a full-flat grind, and a gracefully curved belly. The synergy of these elements creates incredible edge geometry that reduces cutting friction and allows the blade to tackle both delicate tasks and extreme cutting chores with equal ease.''

	''~~The full-flat-ground blade has a pronounced “belly” for precise cutting~~ control and a ~~long straight swedge (unsharpened bevel) that helps defines its “Bowie” character. It is complemented by full-tang~~ handle ~~construction~~ and ~~a prominent~~ integral ~~lower~~ guard ~~to protect~~ the user’s hand. The ~~handle’s gracefully contoured~~ G-10 scales ~~are 3-D machined and polished to an attractive finish that still ensures a secure grip during use. They are secured to the tang~~ with ~~stout~~ tubular rivets that ~~help~~ reduce weight~~, allow easy attachment of a lanyard,~~ and ~~in a survival situation,~~ allow the knife to be lashed to a pole ~~to create~~ an improvised spear.''		''For maximum control and strength, it also features a wide, ergonomic handle and an understated integral guard that helps prevent the user’s hand from sliding forward onto the edge. The knife’s stout full tang is capped by slim, smooth G-10 scales permanently attached with sturdy tubular rivets that reduce weight and allow the knife to be easily lashed to a pole as an improvised survival spear.''

	''~~A unique blend of expert design and state-of-the-art metallurgy, the Bradley Bowie~~ comes complete with a custom-molded Boltaron® sheath ~~with~~ a versatile G-Clip™ attachment.''<ref name="The FB38 in Spyderco's online catalog">The FB38 Junction in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/~~FB33G~~/~~919~~ Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>		''The Junction comes complete with a custom-molded Boltaron® sheath and a versatile G-Clip™ attachment that makes it configurable for vertical, horizontal, or diagonally canted carry. The G-Clip can also be attached to either face of the symmetrical sheath, allowing a full range of both belt carry and clip-style inside-the-waistband carry positions.''<ref name="The FB38 in Spyderco's online catalog">The FB38 Junction in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/FB38G/1013 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>

	==Variations==		==Variations==

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History, mentionings etc. from the forums

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	==History, mentionings etc. from the forums==		==History, mentionings etc. from the forums==
	* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=~~67165 FB33GP Bradley Bowie – a review~~], posted by forum member, '~~N. Brian Huegel~~'		* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=73127 Discussion re: this JUNCTION (pics)], posted by forum member, 'Barkdog'
	* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=~~68987 Seeking field experience rpts of Gayle Bradley Bowie~~], posted by forum member '~~Mako109~~'		* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=81896 Spyderco Junction], posted by forum member 'Tucson Tom'

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

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2020-10-07T08:29:54Z

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	The FB38 Junction appeared in the following catalogs:		The FB38 Junction appeared in the following catalogs:
	* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/~~2015_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2015 Spyderco Product Guide]~~		* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2016_Spyderco_Mid_Year_Catalog.pdf 2016 Mid-Year Catalog]
	* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2016_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2016 ~~Spyderco Product Guide~~]
	* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2017_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2017 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2017_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2017 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2018_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2018 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2018_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2018 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2019_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2019 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/ 2020 Spyderco Product Guide]

	==Designer==		==Designer==

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Pictures

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	{\|		{\|
	\|[[Image:~~FB38GL~~.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The FB38 Junction]]		\|[[Image:FB38G L.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The FB38 Junction]]
	\|}		\|}

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	\|align="left"\|FB38G		\|align="left"\|FB38G
	\|align="right"\|~~252mm~~		\|align="right"\|215mm
	\|align="right"\|~~130mm~~		\|align="right"\|105mm
	\|align="right"\|~~116mm~~		\|align="right"\|93mm
	\|align="right"\|4.~~0mm~~		\|align="right"\|2.6mm
	\|align="right"\|~~218g~~		\|align="right"\|116g
	\|}		\|}

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	\|align="left"\|FB38G		\|align="left"\|FB38G
	\|align="right"\|9.93"		\|align="right"\|8.45"
	\|align="right"\|5.13"		\|align="right"\|4.15"
	\|align="right"\|4.57"		\|align="right"\|3.68"
	\|align="right"\|0.~~156~~"		\|align="right"\|0.102"
	\|align="right"\|7.~~7oz~~		\|align="right"\|4.1oz
	\|}		\|}

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	\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]		\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]
	\|valign="top" \|[[PSF27]]		\|valign="top" \|[[PSF27]]
	\|valign="top" \|~~2017~~ - 2018		\|valign="top" \|2016 - 2018
	\|valign="top" \|$309.95 (2018)		\|valign="top" \|$309.95 (2018)
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