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	The FB42 appeared in the following catalogs:		The FB42 appeared in the following catalogs:
	* [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://drive.google.com/file/d/19gCSAt2R0DoGNsqpr2sv73sW4qdJBi9N/view?usp=drive_link 2018 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~publications~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~view~~/~~264902432~~/ 2020 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/115juA2uhTsAjWBU9ZiW_p0fb6rMbVR_f/view?usp=drive_link 2019 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~publications~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~view~~/~~38713040~~/ 2021 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TJDH1p9npPypJPKg1d0s_wn-OZuumgBW/view?usp=drive_link 2020 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~publications~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~view~~/~~981770198~~/ 2022 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zzsE1TZ-EV2vJ4t1NZQq-bOG_xygzoCh/view?usp=drive_link 2021 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~publications~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~view~~/~~981855115~~/ 2023 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VJIc1YrrgVarC4l4IH8V-7bb5cDmMvk8/view?usp=drive_link 2022 Spyderco Product Guide]
			* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_LENrXLm_BkB28TkKDNxIwPzRMqOuaOf/view?usp=drive_link 2023 Spyderco Product Guide]

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	* [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/2019_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2019 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~www~~.spyderco.com/~~catalog~~/ 2020 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/264902432/ 2020 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~catalog~~.spyderco.com/~~2021productguide~~/ 2021 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/38713040/ 2021 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [~~http~~://~~catalog~~.spyderco.com/~~2022productguide~~/ 2022 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/981770198/ 2022 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [~~http~~://~~catalog~~.spyderco.com/~~2023productguide~~/ 2023 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/981855115/ 2023 Spyderco Product Guide]

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	* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2019_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2019 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]		* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/ 2020 Spyderco Product Guide]
			* [https://catalog.spyderco.com/2021productguide/ 2021 Spyderco Product Guide]
			* [http://catalog.spyderco.com/2022productguide/ 2022 Spyderco Product Guide]
			* [http://catalog.spyderco.com/2023productguide/ 2023 Spyderco Product Guide]

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	\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]		\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]
	\|valign="top" \|[[CPM-20CV]]		\|valign="top" \|[[CPM-20CV]]
	\|valign="top" \|2018 -		\|valign="top" \|2018 - 2023
	\|valign="top" \|$600.00 (2020)		\|valign="top" \|$600.00 (2020)
	\|valign="top" \|		\|valign="top" \|

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The FB42 Zoomer is a medium-sized fixed blade, created specifically for bushcraft and wilderness survival.

==Appearance in catalogs==

The FB42 appeared in the following catalogs:
* [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==

==History, mentionings etc. from the forums==
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=84166 Zoomer], posted by forum member ''MacLaren''

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

'''FB42 Zoomer'''

''The Zoomer is a remarkably innovative fixed-blade knife created specifically for bushcraft and wilderness survival. Designed by Tom Zoomer, an outdoor enthusiast and survival skills instructor from the Netherlands, it features a broad, drop-point blade expertly crafted from Crucible® CPM® 20CV particle metallurgy stainless steel. This advanced alloy contains a high volume of vanadium carbides and the highest amount of chromium of any vanadium-rich steel currently available. This potent recipe of elements ensures high wear resistance, superior corrosion resistance, and impressive impact toughness—properties that are further enhanced by a classic hamaguri (convex) grind that ensures a breathtakingly sharp yet resilient cutting edge.''

''For maximum strength and comfort, the Zoomer’s stout concealed tang extends completely through the knife’s handle, which consists of two mirror-image pieces of solid G-10 painstakingly machined to yield a beautifully contoured, hand-filling grip devoid of “hot spots.” A recess at the butt end of the handle allows access to the tang’s lanyard hole and leaves the tang end exposed as a potential hammer surface. Most notably, an extended shelf at the handle’s forward end provides a rest for the user’s thumb, enhancing comfort, control, and leverage during detailed cutting chores.''

''The Zoomer’s sheath is crafted from thick, premium-quality leather. It features a wide, “floating” belt loop and deep, pouch-style construction that holds the knife securely with the edge facing in either direction. A large covered pouch also offers handy on-board storage for small tools and other survival gear. To protect your Zoomer knife and sheath when not in use, and as an extra added touch of class, it comes complete with a handsome zippered storage pouch.''<ref name="The FB42 in Spyderco's online catalog">The FB42 Zoomer in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/FB42G/1157 Spyderco's catalog]</ref>

==Variations==

The FB42 is made in Taiwan and features:

* a [[Drop Point Blade]]
* smooth 3d machined [[G-10]] handle with an integrated thumb-rest
* a 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" |FB42
|valign="top" |Black [[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[CPM-20CV]]
|valign="top" |2018 -
|valign="top" |$600.00 (2020)
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Hamaguri grind]]
|valign="top" |Leather
|valign="top" |Leather belt loop
|valign="top" |[[Main]]
|}

==Most collectible variation==

The original FB42 Zoomer in any variation, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.

===Questions regarding collecting the FB42===

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

==Technical information==

Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB42 Zoomer:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="left"|FB42G
|align="right"|254mm
|align="right"|132mm
|align="right"|121mm
|align="right"|4.0mm
|align="right"|272g
|}

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB42 Zoomer:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="left"|FB42G
|align="right"|10.00"
|align="right"|5.20"
|align="right"|4.75"
|align="right"|0.156"
|align="right"|9.6oz
|}

==References==

<references/>

== Pictures ==

{|
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|[[Image:FB42GP_Both.png|thumb|400px|The FB42 Zoomer]]
|}

==Categories==

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