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==Appearance in catalogs== | ==Appearance in catalogs== | ||
The C51 Rookie appeared in the following catalogs | The C51 Rookie appeared in the following catalogs: | ||
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pWvyGiVXZdt_nbBejeSfGF4PySgZMbpi/view?usp=drive_link 1998 Spyderco Product Guide] (C51, C51G) | |||
* | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yZ6N0szam4gFS19vRT-Y1iiGlOxuE05S/view?usp=drive_link 1999 Spyderco Product Guide] (C51, C51G) | ||
* 2000 Spyderco | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1byhZ7BHCJTf3a7_FH-aMei6t16u7micA/view?usp=drive_link 2000 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer] (C51) | ||
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c6s9OqN5zsRzmedlimDdyR2xskbljhWa/view?usp=drive_link 2000 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR] (C51) | |||
==Designer== | ==Designer== | ||
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The C51 Rookie is made in Seki-City, Japan and has | The C51 Rookie is made in Seki-City, Japan and has | ||
* [[Back Lock]] | * [[Back Lock]] | ||
* Clip point style blade | * [[Clip point]] style blade | ||
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==Most collectible variation== | ==[[Most collectible variation]]== | ||
The linerless [[G10]] [[PE]] version seems to be the most collectible variation. | |||
===Questions regarding collecting the C51=== | ===Questions regarding collecting the C51=== | ||
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See for example the "How about some Rookie pics?" [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31483 thread] on the Spyderco forum. | See for example the "How about some Rookie pics?" [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31483 thread] on the Spyderco forum. | ||
<gallery> | |||
Image:C51GS_Rookie_102.jpg|C51GS Rookie | |||
Image:C51GS_Rookie_103.jpg|C51GS Rookie | |||
Image:C51GS_Rookie_105.jpg|C51GS Rookie | |||
Image:C51P_Rookie_102.jpg |C51P Rookie | |||
Image:C51P_Rookie_103.jpg |C51P Rookie | |||
Image:C51P_Rookie_105.jpg |C51P Rookie | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Categories== | ==Categories== | ||
Latest revision as of 08:03, 20 August 2025
The C51 Rookie is a smaller sized version of the C07 Police and was introduced in 1998.
Appearance in catalogs
The C51 Rookie appeared in the following catalogs:
- 1998 Spyderco Product Guide (C51, C51G)
- 1999 Spyderco Product Guide (C51, C51G)
- 2000 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer (C51)
- 2000 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR (C51)
Designer
Spyderco
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- 2008 Sprint: Rookie Foliage Green 2008 Review by Vincent on the Spyderco forum.
- 2008 Sprint: Rookie Review and Pictures by "markg" on the Spyderco forum.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C51GPFG:
"The C51 Rookie hit the streets in 1998 as a mini-sized version of the original Spyderco Police Model developed for those who prefer to carry a smaller knife. The 2008 Sprint Run Rookie has a hollow ground, clip point style blade available in a PlainEdge with a VG-10 stainless steel blade. The handle is foliage green G-10 with a right-hand tip-up clip. The Rookie packs incredible cutting power in a comfortable, smaller-sized folder. The Rookie’s handle and blade are nearly equal in length giving the knife an overall balanced feeling."[1]
Variations
The C51 Rookie is made in Seki-City, Japan and has
- Back Lock
- Clip point style blade
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C51 | Stainless Steel | PE SE | ATS-55 | 1998-2000 | ? | N/A | Hollow | Metal | RH, TD/TU | ||
| C51G | Black G-10 | PE PS SE | ATS-55 | 1998-1999 | ? | early ones linerless, later ones have a single liner | N/A | Hollow | Metal | RH, TU | |
| C51GPFG | Foliage Green G-10 | PE | VG-10 | 2008 | 154.95$ | Sprint | N/A | Hollow | Metal | RH, TU |
The linerless G10 PE version seems to be the most collectible variation.
Questions regarding collecting the C51
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C51 Rookie:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C51 | 171mm | 95mm | 79mm | 69mm | 12mm | 2.5mm | 94g |
| C51G | 171mm | 95mm | 79mm | 69mm | 12mm | 2.5mm | 55g |
| C51GPFG | 171mm | 95mm | 76mm | 68mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 63g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C51 Rookie:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C51 | 6 3/4" | 3 3/4" | 3 1/8" | 2 3/4" | 15/32" | 3/32" | 3.3oz |
| C51G | 6 3/4" | 3 3/4" | 3 1/8" | 2 3/4" | 15/32" | 3/32" | 1.9oz |
| C51GPFG | 6 3/4" | 3 3/4" | 3" | 2 11/16" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 2.2oz |
References
- ↑ The C51GPFG Rookie 2008 Sprint in Spyderco's online catalog
Pictures
See for example the "How about some Rookie pics?" thread on the Spyderco forum.
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C51GS Rookie -
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C51P Rookie
