K11 Cook's Knife - Revision history

ThatWouter: /* Appearance in catalogs */

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Appearance in catalogs

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	==Appearance in catalogs==		==Appearance in catalogs==

	* [https://~~www~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~catalog~~/~~2016_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf~~ 2016 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F-VNITN1h09QJIscLMyBi72rjSnRYtqF/view?usp=drive_link 2016 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~www~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~catalog~~/~~2017_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf~~ 2017 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eTPg94WgYllm8nvpIPzVddjRRBJNAVaF/view?usp=drive_link 2017 Spyderco Product Guide]
	* [https://~~www~~.~~spyderco~~.com/~~catalog~~/~~2018_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf~~ 2018 Spyderco Product Guide]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/19gCSAt2R0DoGNsqpr2sv73sW4qdJBi9N/view?usp=drive_link 2018 Spyderco Product Guide]

	==Designer==		==Designer==

ThatWouter at 19:09, 6 January 2021

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	\|valign="top" \|Black Corian		\|valign="top" \|Black Corian
	\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]		\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]
	\|valign="top" \|[[~~MBS~~-26]]		\|valign="top" \|[[VG-10]]
	\|valign="top" \|~~1990~~-~~1992, 1994 - 2005~~		\|valign="top" \|2016 - 2018
	\|valign="top" \|$13.95 (~~1994~~)		\|valign="top" \|$149.95 (2018)
	\|valign="top" \|~~Part of Spyderco's Professional-grade Kitchen "Sharps", would later become the K09BK.~~		\|valign="top" \|
	\|valign="top" \|N/A		\|valign="top" \|N/A
	\|valign="top" \|[[Full Flat]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Full Flat]]
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	\|valign="top" \|K11S		\|valign="top" \|K11S
	\|valign="top" \|Black ~~[[Polypropylene]]~~		\|valign="top" \|Black Corian
	\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]		\|valign="top" \|[[SE]]
	\|valign="top" \|[[~~MBS~~-26]]		\|valign="top" \|[[VG-10]]
	\|valign="top" \|~~2017~~ -		\|valign="top" \|2016 - 2018
	\|valign="top" \|$35.00(~~2020~~)		\|valign="top" \|$149.95 (2018)
	\|valign="top" \|~~re-release - small change to blade profile and handle.~~		\|valign="top" \|
	\|valign="top" \|N/A		\|valign="top" \|N/A
	\|valign="top" \|[[Full Flat]]		\|valign="top" \|[[Full Flat]]
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	\|align="left"\|K09BK		\|align="left"\|K09BK
	\|align="right"\|~~154mm~~		\|align="right"\|263mm
	\|align="right"\|~~57mm~~		\|align="right"\|149mm
	\|align="right"\|~~57mm~~		\|align="right"\|149mm
	\|align="right"\|1.~~4mm~~		\|align="right"\|2.2mm
	\|align="right"\|~~23g~~		\|align="right"\|108g
	\|}		\|}

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	\|align="left"\|K011		\|align="left"\|K011
	\|align="right"\|6.08"		\|align="right"\|10.35"
	\|align="right"\|2.25"		\|align="right"\|5.85"
	\|align="right"\|2.25"		\|align="right"\|5.85"
	\|align="right"\|0.~~057~~"		\|align="right"\|0.087"
	\|align="right"\|0.8oz		\|align="right"\|3.8oz
	\|}		\|}

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	== Pictures ==		== Pictures ==
	{\|		{\|
	\|[[Image:~~K09BK_L~~.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The K11 Cook's Knife]]		\|[[Image:K11 L.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|The K11 Cook's Knife]]
	\|}		\|}

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Variations

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	==Variations==		==Variations==

	The K11 is:		The K11:

	* ~~originally~~ made ~~by Masahiro (meaning Wide-Quality)~~ in Seki City, Japan		* was made in Seki City, Japan
	* ~~does not feature Spyderco's trademark round hole~~		* featured a [[Drop Point Blade]] shape
	* features a ~~modified~~ [[~~Sheepsfoot~~ Blade]] shape
	* "each blade is individually heat treated, oil quenched, and ice tempered." (according to the 1996 Ironstone Product Guide)

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	\|valign="top" \|K11P		\|valign="top" \|K11P
	\|valign="top" \|Black ~~[[Sermollan]]~~		\|valign="top" \|Black Corian
	\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]		\|valign="top" \|[[PE]]
	\|valign="top" \|[[MBS-26]]		\|valign="top" \|[[MBS-26]]

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Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

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

	'''K11 Cook's Knife ~~Corian Black~~'''		'''K11 Cook's Knife'''

	''~~Spyderco’s involvement~~ in kitchen ~~knives dates back to the early 1980’s and the beginnings of the company’s~~ knife ~~production~~. ~~After being discontinued a number of years ago~~, ~~they are now back by popular demand~~ and ~~better than ever~~. ~~Our current kitchen knives combine all the distinctive features of the originals with an improved handle~~ material that offers ~~increased durability~~.''		''The K11 Cook’s Knife is produced exclusively for Spyderco by some of Japan’s most experienced and respected cutlers and represents a new dimension in our kitchen knife line. This uniquely capable “do-all” kitchen tool is large enough for serious cutting chores, yet offers the refined balance, control, and precision normally reserved for smaller paring knives. Its drop-point, PlainEdge™ blade is crafted from VG-10 stainless steel—a workhorse material that offers an excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. The blade’s full-flat grind supports a gracefully curved edge, creating exceptional edge geometry to ensure low-friction cutting performance.''

	''The ~~K09 Mini Paring Knife’s 2.25-inch blade has~~ a ~~straight cutting edge and a sharp point that provide extreme control during detailed cutting tasks~~. ~~These qualities make it the tool of choice~~ for ~~paring~~, ~~carving decorative garnishes~~, ~~and other food preparation chores that require precise control. Like~~ the ~~original version, it features a PlainEdge MBS~~-26 stainless steel ~~blade~~, ~~ground exceptionally thin and meticulously heat treated for optimal cutting performance. Its durable black polypropylene plastic handle is injection molded directly onto~~ the ~~tang~~ of ~~the blade~~ and ~~features a distinctive “stepped” texture pattern~~ that ~~offers both comfort~~ and ~~control during~~ use.''<ref name="The K11 Cook's Knife in Spyderco's online catalog">The K11 Cook's Knife in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/~~K09BK~~/68 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>		''The K11’s handle features a full tang couched between durable, solid Corian® scales. Beautifully contoured for a comfortable, hand-filling grip, the polished scales are permanently attached with three heavy-duty stainless steel cutler’s bolts. In addition to its visual appeal, the elegant styling of this knife also translates into amazing ergonomics and balance that make it one of the most comfortable and easy-handling kitchen knives you’ll ever use.''<ref name="The K11 Cook's Knife in Spyderco's online catalog">The K11 Cook's Knife in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/K11/985 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>

	==Variations==		==Variations==

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The K11 Cook's Knife is part of Spyderco's kitchen knife series.

==Appearance in catalogs==

* [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/2018_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2018 Spyderco Product Guide]

==Designer==

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

* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=69243 Spyderco K11 Cooks Knife], posted by forum member ''captnvegtble''
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=81631 End of road for K11 / K12 / K13 ... kitchen knives?], posted by forum member ''ChrisinHove''

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

'''K11 Cook's Knife Corian Black'''

''Spyderco’s involvement in kitchen knives dates back to the early 1980’s and the beginnings of the company’s knife production. After being discontinued a number of years ago, they are now back by popular demand and better than ever. Our current kitchen knives combine all the distinctive features of the originals with an improved handle material that offers increased durability.''

''The K09 Mini Paring Knife’s 2.25-inch blade has a straight cutting edge and a sharp point that provide extreme control during detailed cutting tasks. These qualities make it the tool of choice for paring, carving decorative garnishes, and other food preparation chores that require precise control. Like the original version, it features a PlainEdge MBS-26 stainless steel blade, ground exceptionally thin and meticulously heat treated for optimal cutting performance. Its durable black polypropylene plastic handle is injection molded directly onto the tang of the blade and features a distinctive “stepped” texture pattern that offers both comfort and control during use.''<ref name="The K11 Cook's Knife in Spyderco's online catalog">The K11 Cook's Knife in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/K09BK/68 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>

==Variations==

The K11 is:

* originally made by Masahiro (meaning Wide-Quality) in Seki City, Japan
* does not feature Spyderco's trademark round hole
* features a modified [[Sheepsfoot Blade]] shape
* "each blade is individually heat treated, oil quenched, and ice tempered." (according to the 1996 Ironstone Product Guide)

{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''[[SKU]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Handle]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Edge]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Steel]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[From/To]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[MSRP]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Note]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Number made]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Grind]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Collectors club]]'''
|-
|valign="top" |K11P
|valign="top" |Black [[Sermollan]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[MBS-26]]
|valign="top" |1990-1992, 1994 - 2005
|valign="top" |$13.95 (1994)
|valign="top" |Part of Spyderco's Professional-grade Kitchen "Sharps", would later become the K09BK.
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |K11S
|valign="top" |Black [[Polypropylene]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[MBS-26]]
|valign="top" |2017 -
|valign="top" |$35.00(2020)
|valign="top" |re-release - small change to blade profile and handle.
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |
|}

==Most collectible variation==
The original K11 Cook's Knife, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.

===Questions regarding collecting the K11===

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

==Technical information==

Measurements (mm and grams) of the K11 Cook's Knife:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="left"|K09BK
|align="right"|154mm
|align="right"|57mm
|align="right"|57mm
|align="right"|1.4mm
|align="right"|23g
|}

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the K11 Cook's Knife:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="left"|K011
|align="right"|6.08"
|align="right"|2.25"
|align="right"|2.25"
|align="right"|0.057"
|align="right"|0.8oz
|}

==References==

<references/>

== Pictures ==
{|
|[[Image:K09BK_L.jpg|thumb|400px|The K11 Cook's Knife]]
|}

==Related==
* [[K12 Chef's Knife]]

==Categories==

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