M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife - Revision history

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

			* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wnwbp4KHyJE1YNHyBXFkXxTQe0qktMYt/view?usp=drive_link 1995 Ironstone Catalog]
	* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZoTf1zFdLWnQspwSu24f8KAxdVaLZ_Ck/view?usp=drive_link 1996 Ironstone Catalog]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZoTf1zFdLWnQspwSu24f8KAxdVaLZ_Ck/view?usp=drive_link 1996 Ironstone Catalog]

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

	* 1996 Ironstone ~~catalog~~		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZoTf1zFdLWnQspwSu24f8KAxdVaLZ_Ck/view?usp=drive_link 1996 Ironstone Catalog]

	Note: ''Ironstone Distinctive Bladeware'' was the predecessor of the current Spyderco Factory Outlet store. The M120 also appears in scans of two other Ironstone catalogs, but these do not appear to be dated.		Note: ''Ironstone Distinctive Bladeware'' was the predecessor of the current Spyderco Factory Outlet store. The M120 also appears in scans of two other Ironstone catalogs, but these do not appear to be dated.

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	\|align="right"\|225,4mm		\|align="right"\|225,4mm
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	\|align="right"\|11,~~75mm~~		\|align="right"\|117,5mm
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	\|align="right"\|72.57g		\|align="right"\|72.57g

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	'''M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife'''		'''M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife'''


	''Whether Spyderco's new Chefware is used by the professional or the home chef, we're sure this kitchen cutlery will perform to a master chef's highest expectations. Certainly a classy gift by any standard, the French Cook's Knife, Caring Knife, and Utility/Pairing Knife all feature top of the line MBS-26 stainless steel. Each blade is individually heat treated, oil quenched, and ice tempered. They are then ground and sharpened by hand. The "out-of-the-box" hair-splitting sharpness of these blades will impress you. Wooden handles are riveted to the full tang for sturdy construction and an elegant look. Of course the Spyderco name assures you of the best performance.'' <ref name="1996 Ironstone Catalog">The Chefware line-up described in the 1996 Ironstone Catalog</ref>		''Whether Spyderco's new Chefware is used by the professional or the home chef, we're sure this kitchen cutlery will perform to a master chef's highest expectations. Certainly a classy gift by any standard, the French Cook's Knife, Caring Knife, and Utility/Pairing Knife all feature top of the line MBS-26 stainless steel. Each blade is individually heat treated, oil quenched, and ice tempered. They are then ground and sharpened by hand. The "out-of-the-box" hair-splitting sharpness of these blades will impress you. Wooden handles are riveted to the full tang for sturdy construction and an elegant look. Of course the Spyderco name assures you of the best performance.'' <ref name="1996 Ironstone Catalog">The Chefware line-up described in the 1996 Ironstone Catalog</ref>

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

	~~''From the 1996 Ironstone catalog''~~

	'''M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife'''		'''M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife'''


	''Whether Spyderco's new Chefware is used by the professional or the home chef, we're sure this kitchen cutlery will perform to a master chef's highest expectations. Certainly a classy gift by any standard, the French Cook's Knife, Caring Knife, and Utility/Pairing Knife all feature top of the line MBS-26 stainless steel. Each blade is individually heat treated, oil quenched, and ice tempered. They are then ground and sharpened by hand. The "out-of-the-box" hair-splitting sharpness of these blades will impress you. Wooden handles are riveted to the full tang for sturdy construction and an elegant look. Of course the Spyderco name assures you of the best performance.'' <ref name="1996 Ironstone Catalog">The ~~M120~~ Chefware ~~Utility/Paring Knife~~ described in the 1996 Ironstone Catalog</ref>		''Whether Spyderco's new Chefware is used by the professional or the home chef, we're sure this kitchen cutlery will perform to a master chef's highest expectations. Certainly a classy gift by any standard, the French Cook's Knife, Caring Knife, and Utility/Pairing Knife all feature top of the line MBS-26 stainless steel. Each blade is individually heat treated, oil quenched, and ice tempered. They are then ground and sharpened by hand. The "out-of-the-box" hair-splitting sharpness of these blades will impress you. Wooden handles are riveted to the full tang for sturdy construction and an elegant look. Of course the Spyderco name assures you of the best performance.'' <ref name="1996 Ironstone Catalog">The Chefware line-up described in the 1996 Ironstone Catalog</ref>

	==Variations==		==Variations==

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	''Whether Spyderco's new Chefware is used by the professional or the home chef, we're sure this kitchen cutlery will perform to a master chef's highest expectations. Certainly a classy gift by any standard, the French Cook's Knife, Caring Knife, and Utility/Pairing Knife all feature top of the line MBS-26 stainless steel. Each blade is individually heat treated, oil quenched, and ice tempered. They are then ground and sharpened by hand. The "out-of-the-box" hair-splitting sharpness of these blades will impress you. Wooden handles are riveted to the full tang for sturdy construction and an elegant look. Of course the Spyderco name assures you of the best performance.''		''Whether Spyderco's new Chefware is used by the professional or the home chef, we're sure this kitchen cutlery will perform to a master chef's highest expectations. Certainly a classy gift by any standard, the French Cook's Knife, Caring Knife, and Utility/Pairing Knife all feature top of the line MBS-26 stainless steel. Each blade is individually heat treated, oil quenched, and ice tempered. They are then ground and sharpened by hand. The "out-of-the-box" hair-splitting sharpness of these blades will impress you. Wooden handles are riveted to the full tang for sturdy construction and an elegant look. Of course the Spyderco name assures you of the best performance.'' <ref name="1996 Ironstone Catalog">The M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife described in the 1996 Ironstone Catalog</ref>

	==Variations==		==Variations==

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	==Related==		==Related==
	* [M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife]		* [[M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife]]
	* [M240 Chefware Carving Knife]		* [[M240 Chefware Carving Knife]]
	* [M300 Chefware French Cook's Knife]		* [[M300 Chefware French Cook's Knife]]

	==Categories==		==Categories==

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The M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife was part of a series of high-end kitchen knives that were made in the mid- to late 1990s

==Appearance in catalogs==

* 1996 Ironstone catalog

Note: ''Ironstone Distinctive Bladeware'' was the predecessor of the current Spyderco Factory Outlet store. The M120 also appears in scans of two other Ironstone catalogs, but these do not appear to be dated.

==Designer==

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

* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64330 Kitchen knife identification?], posted by forum member ''remnar''

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

''From the 1996 Ironstone catalog''

'''M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife'''

''Whether Spyderco's new Chefware is used by the professional or the home chef, we're sure this kitchen cutlery will perform to a master chef's highest expectations. Certainly a classy gift by any standard, the French Cook's Knife, Caring Knife, and Utility/Pairing Knife all feature top of the line MBS-26 stainless steel. Each blade is individually heat treated, oil quenched, and ice tempered. They are then ground and sharpened by hand. The "out-of-the-box" hair-splitting sharpness of these blades will impress you. Wooden handles are riveted to the full tang for sturdy construction and an elegant look. Of course the Spyderco name assures you of the best performance.''

==Variations==

The M120 was originally made in Japan, and:

* features a modified [[Drop Point Blade]] shape
* features an wood handle in a so-called 'french-style'

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{{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" |M120
|valign="top" |Black Wood
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[MBS-126]]
|valign="top" |1996
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |
|}

==Most collectible variation==
The original M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.

===Questions regarding collecting the M120===

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

==Technical information==

Measurements (mm and grams) of the M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="left"|M120
|align="right"|225,4mm
|align="right"|
|align="right"|11,75mm
|align="right"|
|align="right"|72.57g
|}

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="left"|M120
|align="right"|8.875"
|align="right"|
|align="right"|4.625"
|align="right"|0,09375"
|align="right"|2.56oz
|}

==References==

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== Pictures ==

==Related==
* [M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife]
* [M240 Chefware Carving Knife]
* [M300 Chefware French Cook's Knife]

==Categories==

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