FB43 Waterway

The FB43 Waterway is a mid-sized fixed blade, created specifically for fishing and general utlity and outdoor use.

Appearance in catalogs

The FB43 appeared in the following catalogs:

• 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2019 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2023 Spyderco Product Guide

Designer

Lance Clinton

History, mentionings etc. from the forums

• Waterway Unboxing by Lance, posted by forum member MichaelScott
• Waterway Impressions, posted by forum member vivi

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

FB43 Waterway

Waterway designer Lance Clinton is a lifelong knife enthusiast and professional kayak fisherman who has spent literally thousands of hours on the water, making his knowledge of hard-use marine knives unparalleled. Clinton’s vision for the Waterway was to create an ultra-corrosion-resistant knife that would excel at fishing tasks while remaining well suited to general utility and outdoor use.

The Waterway’s blade is crafted from LC200N—a state-of-the-art high-nitrogen alloyed tool steel specifically formulated to offer superior corrosion resistance and extreme toughness, even at high levels of hardness. To maximize its strength and balance, the Waterway’s PlainEdge™ blade features a full tang. It is flanked on both sides by solid G-10 scales that are meticulously 3-D machined to create a non-slip diamond pattern. The scales are attached by a specialized process involving blind pins and a high-strength industrial adhesive, ensuring a permanent, water-tight bond.

To allow convenient carry and keep the Waterway instantly accessible, it comes complete with a custom-molded Boltaron® sheath with a versatile G-Clip™ attachment. The snap-fit sheath retains the knife securely, while allowing a smooth, easy draw, and the G-Clip can be configured to provide a full range of carry positions.

Variations

The FB43 is made in the United States of America and features:

• a Drop Point Blade
• a 3d machined G-10 handle
• a lanyard hole in the handle

SKU	Handle	Edge	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Sheath	Clip	Collectors club
FB43	Black G-10	PE	LC200N	2018 - 2023	$225.00 (2020)		N/A	Full Flat grind	Boltaron	G-clip	Main

Most collectible variation

The original FB43 Waterway in any variation, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB43 Waterway:

Variation	Length overall	Length blade	Length edge	Blade thickness	Weight
FB43G	241mm	113mm	103mm	3.1mm	122g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB43 Waterway:

Variation	Length overall	Length blade	Length edge	Blade thickness	Weight
FB43G	9.5"	4.44"	4.07"	0.120"	4.3oz

Pictures

The FB43 Waterway