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	==Related==		==Related==
	*[[FB43 Waterway]]		*[[FB43 Waterway]]
	*[[FB59 Pathway Lightweight]]
	*[[C247 Siren]]		*[[C247 Siren]]

ThatWouter: Created page with "The FB59 Pathway Lightweight is an outdoor knife optimized for use around the water, designed by Lance Clinton and inspired by his original FB43 Waterway design. ==Appearance in catalogs== The FB59 Pathway Lightweight appeared in the following catalogs: * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TXVH75JGo9FxG17qHePriRuUAKPwgVWc/view?usp=drive_link 2026 Spyderco Reveal Volume 22] ==Designer== Lance Clinton ==History, mentionings etc. from the forums== ==Information fr..."

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Created page with "The FB59 Pathway Lightweight is an outdoor knife optimized for use around the water, designed by Lance Clinton and inspired by his original FB43 Waterway design. ==Appearance in catalogs== The FB59 Pathway Lightweight appeared in the following catalogs: * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TXVH75JGo9FxG17qHePriRuUAKPwgVWc/view?usp=drive_link 2026 Spyderco Reveal Volume 22] ==Designer== Lance Clinton ==History, mentionings etc. from the forums== ==Information fr..."

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The FB59 Pathway Lightweight is an outdoor knife optimized for use around the water, designed by Lance Clinton and inspired by his original [[FB43 Waterway]] design.

==Appearance in catalogs==

The FB59 Pathway Lightweight appeared in the following catalogs:

* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TXVH75JGo9FxG17qHePriRuUAKPwgVWc/view?usp=drive_link 2026 Spyderco Reveal Volume 22]

==Designer==
Lance Clinton

==History, mentionings etc. from the forums==

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

'''FB59 Pathway Lightweight'''

''The Pathway Lightweight was directly inspired by the original Spyderco Waterway™. The brainchild of Lance Clinton, a lifelong knife enthusiast and professional kayak fisherman, its versatile design was optimized for use around the water, but excels at a broad range of outdoor chores. Embracing that “do-all” spirit, the Pathway Lightweight features a full-flat-ground PlainEdge blade crafted from 9Cr18MoV stainless steel. Its low-friction edge geometry and acute, utilitarian point deliver an excellent balance of toughness, corrosion resistance, edge retention, and ease of sharpening.''

''The blade’s full tang is sandwiched between injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales featuring Spyderco’s signature Bi-Directional Texture pattern for a secure grip in all environmental conditions. The handle also includes a generously sized lanyard hole for easy attachment of lanyards and safety lines. For convenient carry in a variety of positions, the knife comes complete with a snap-fit injection-molded FRN sheath and a fully configurable G-Clip™ mount.''

''For environments where light discipline is a concern, the Pathway Lightweight is also available with a non-reflective black oxide blade coating and matching black handle hardware. Both versions reflect the deep experience of a professional outdoorsman and are ready for any adventure.''<ref name="current catalog">The FB59 Pathway Lightweight in [https://spyderco.com/products/pathway%E2%84%A2-lightweight Spyderco's online catalog, accessed 19 Oct. 2026]</ref>

==Variations==

The FB59 Pathway Lightweight is made in China and features:

* a [[Drop Point Blade]]
* injection-molded [[FRN]] scales
* a lanyard hole in the handle

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{{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" |FB59PBK
|valign="top" |Black [[FRN]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[9Cr18MoV]]
|valign="top" |2026 -
|valign="top" |$90.00 (2026)
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |Regular production
|valign="top" |[[Flat grind]]
|valign="top" |[[FRN]]
|valign="top" |G-Clip
|valign="top" |[[Main]]
|-
|-
|valign="top" |FB59PBBK
|valign="top" |Black [[FRN]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |Black oxide-coated [[9Cr18MoV]]
|valign="top" |2026 -
|valign="top" |$100.00 (2026)
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |Regular production
|valign="top" |[[Flat grind]]
|valign="top" |[[FRN]]
|valign="top" |G-Clip
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]
|}

==Most collectible variation==

The original FB59 Pathway Lightweight, complete with original box and papers in mint condition, is likely to be the most collectible version.

===Questions regarding collecting the FB59===

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

==Technical information==

Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB59 Pathway Lightweight:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''

|-
|align="left"|FB59PBK
|align="right"|241mm
|align="right"|112mm
|align="right"|107mm
|align="right"|3.2mm
|align="right"|107g
|align="right"|
|}

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB59 Pathway Lightweight:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="left"|FB59PBK
|align="right"|9.5in
|align="right"|4.43in
|align="right"|4.25in
|align="right"|0.125in
|align="right"|3.7oz
|}

==References==

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==Pictures==

{|
|[[Image:Spyderco FB59 Pathway.jpg|thumb|400px|The FB59 Pathway Lightweight, shown with and without its sheath, designed by Kevin Smock.]]
|[[Image:Spyderco FB59 Pathway black-oxide.jpg|thumb|400px|The FB59 Pathway Lightweight with black oxide-coated blade]]
|}

==Related==
*[[FB43 Waterway]]
*[[FB59 Pathway Lightweight]]
*[[C247 Siren]]

==Categories==

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

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