FB44 Respect

The FB44 Respect is a modern interpretation of the classic American Bowie knife.

Appearance in catalogs

The FB44 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
• 2024 Spyderco Product Guide

Designer

Sal Glesser

History, mentionings etc. from the forums

• The Respect, posted by forum member MacLaren
• Respect Bowie short feedback, posted by forum member Davidzhs

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

FB44 Respect

Spyderco founder Sal Glesser has always liked Bowie Knives, and his Respect design pays tribute to the classic American Bowie Knife while expressing it with state-of-the-art modern materials. The heart of the design is its blade, which is painstakingly crafted from CPM® 154 stainless steel. An impressive .300-inch (7.6mm) thick at the spine and ricasso, the Respect’s broad, satin-finished blade is just over 1.5 inches (38.1mm) wide and features a full-flat grind for both strength and superior edge geometry. The long, straight, double-beveled swedge on the back of the blade is unsharpened, but ensures an exceptionally acute point.

The Respect’s double guard is precision machined from stainless steel and meticulously press fitted to the tang and shoulders of the blade. It is held in place by contoured G-10 scales that have matching machined cavities to envelop the concealed tang. They are secured by stainless steel Torx® screws to achieve a near-seamless, one-piece feel in the hand that highlights the handle’s refined ergonomics.

To complement its traditional styling, the Respect is furnished with a high-quality, handcrafted leather sheath with both a conventional belt loop and a brass stud. The stud not only secures the end of the sheath’s leather retaining strap to keep the knife in place, but also prevents the sheath from slipping down when it is worn using classic inside-the-waistband carry.

Variations

The FB44 is made in the United States of America and features:

• a Bowie-Shaped Blade
• a G-10 handle
• a lanyard hole in the handle

SKU	Handle	Edge	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Sheath	Clip	Collectors club
FB44	Black G-10	PE	CPM-154	2018 -	$560.00 (2020)		N/A	Full Flat grind	Leather	Belt Loop	Main

Most collectible variation

The original FB44 Respect 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 FB44 Respect:

Variation	Length overall	Length blade	Length edge	Blade thickness	Weight
FB44G	334mm	202mm	178mm	7.6mm	318g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB44 Respect:

Variation	Length overall	Length blade	Length edge	Blade thickness	Weight
FB44G	13.15"	7.94"	7.00"	0.300"	11.2oz

Pictures

The FB44 Respect