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Revision as of 10:41, 24 January 2009
The C09 CoPilot was introduced in 1987.
Appearance in catalogs
The C09 CoPilot appeared at least in the following catalogs and flyers (older, newer):
- 1990 Spyderco Products
- 1993 Spyderco Products
- 1994 Spyderco Products
- 1997 Spyderco Products
- 1998 Spyderco Products
- 1999 Spyderco Products
- 2000 Spyderco Products
- 2001 Spyderco Products
- 2006 Spyderco Sprint Runs flyer
Designer
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
- A big part of the info found in this article and much more, incl. aftermarket variations, can be found in the "Spyderco C09 CoPilot Varieties" thread by "The CoPilot" on the Spyderco forums. Permission to reuse information and pictures in this article was given by "The CoPilot" (thanks!).
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C09BKP Sprint run:
"Originally, the Co-Pilot sold steadily as a two inch airline knife you could take with you on board to your destination so you'd never be without a pocketknife or money clip. Times have changed, but the design endures. This 1200 piece Sprint Run is the perfect knife for someone who prefers a small folder. What the PlainEdge VG-10 blade lacks in size it makes up for with cutting performance and handling comfort. The aluminum handle comes coated in black Almite for a polished urbane appearance, and weighs a mere 1.7 ounces. Right-hand, tip down clip."[1]
Variations
The C09 CoPilot is made in Seki-City, Japan and has
- Back Lock locking mechanism
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Collectors club |
C09 (1009) | Stainless Steel with brass liners | PE SE | GIN-1/G-2, no blade stamp | ? | 1987, 1st run, integral lockspring, three clip types (long, long-flat, short) | 1200 | Hollow | Metal, right and left hand (~20%) versions, tip-down | |
C09 (1009) | Stainless Steel with brass liners | PE SE | GIN-1/G-2, "G-2" blade stamp | ? | 1992 (?), 2nd run, integral lockspring | N/A | Hollow | Metal, right and left hand versions, tip-down | |
C09 | Stainless Steel | PE SE | GIN-1/G-2, "G-2" blade stamp | ? | ca.1993, integral lockspring, thicker scales | N/A | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-down, (left hand?) | |
C09 | Stainless Steel | PE SE | GIN-1/G-2, "G-2" blade stamp | 64.95$ (1994) | ca.1993-1994, separate lockspring, thinner scales | N/A | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-down, (left hand?) | |
C09 | Stainless Steel | PE SE | GIN-1/G-2, "GIN-1" blade stamp | ? | 1995-1998, separate lockspring, thinner scales | N/A | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
C09SATU | Gray Tuffram coated Aluminum | SE | GIN-1/G-2 | 82.95$ (1994) | 1994, 1995?; "G-2" and "GIN-1" blade stamps exist | ~500[2] | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
C09 | Stainless Steel | PE SE | ATS-55 | ? | SE: 1999-2001, PE: 2000-2001 | N/A | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
C09BKP | Black Almite coated Aluminum | PE | VG-10 | 94.95$ (2006) | 2006 Sprint run | 1200 | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-down |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C09
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
- There are open questions marked with '?' above and below. Any answers?
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C09 CoPilot:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C09 | 127mm | 76mm | 51mm | 41mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 74g |
C09SATU | 127mm | 76mm | 51mm | 41mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 57g |
C09BKP | 127mm | 76mm | 51mm | 44mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 48g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C09 CoPilot:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C09 | 5" | 3" | 2" | 1 5/8" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 2.5oz |
C09SATU | 5" | 3" | 2" | 1 5/8" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 2oz |
C09BKP | 5" | 3" | 2" | 1 3/4" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 1.7oz |
References
- ↑ The C09BKP CoPilot in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ C09SATU comment by Sal on the Spyderco forums.
Pictures
See the Spyderco C09 CoPilot Varieties thread by "The CoPilot" in the Spyderco forum for more pictures.