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The FB12 Vagabond is a compact fixed blade designed for on-the-go food preparation, such as picnics or packed lunches.
Appearance in catalogs
The FB12 Vagabond appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2005 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2006 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
Sal Glesser
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Survival Spyders of the Past: i.e. the Vagabond, posted by forum member JD Spydo
- Who´d like to see a return of the Vagabond in an upgraded steel?, posted by forum member Wartstein
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
FB12 Vagabond
"The Spyderco Vagabond is designed for the wanderer. If you backpack, camp or picnic, chances are you've at some point needed a lightweight fixed-blade. The strong point of a fixed-blade knife is that they are manufactured from a single piece of steel with no folding parts to fail or break- ideal for use outdoors. A fixed-blade's weak point is they require a separate carry sheath for safe transport. The Vagabond's unique plastic sheath is made from part of the underside of the handle. A plastic cover pivots out/upward, snapping-over and safely covering the cutting edge eliminating the need for a bulky carrying sheath.
Sized to toss in a backpack or picnic basket, the FB12 is 7-7/8 inches (200mm) long tip to toe. Its blade is 3-1/8 inches (79mm) of AUS-6 stainless steel honed in a PlainEdge configuration, then ground-flat on both sides creating a powerful high-performance edge. The FRN handle is injection molded in a series of valleys and expansions providing ergonomic purchase to wrap your hand around. It comes covered with a slip-free Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern that latches onto your palm keeping the hand and handle connected even when wet or cold. A generously sized lanyard hole allows a cord or thong to be strung through the handle for security around water, in deep brush or attaching the knife to a pack, basket or duffle." [1]
Variations
The FB12 Vagabond features:
- a variation of a Clip Point Blade
- an FRN blade cover that folds into the handle
- a handle profile that is very similar to the later designed FB23 Aqua Salt and FB40 Fish Hunter
- Lanyard hole in the handle
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Sheath | Collectors club |
FB12 | Black FRN | PE | AUS-6 | 2005 - 2006 | $39.95(2006) | The Vagabond doesn't have a sheath but a blade cover that folds into the handle. | Regular production | Hollow grind | N/A | N/A | N/A | Main |
Most collectible variation
The original FB12 Vagabond complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.
Questions regarding collecting the FB12
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB12 Vagabond:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
FB12 | 200mm | N/A | 79mm | 73mm | N/A | 4mm | 79g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB12 Vagabond:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
FB12 | 7.875" | N/A | 3.125" | 2.875" | N/A | 0.156" | 2.8oz |
References
- ↑ The FB12 Vagabond in Spyderco's online catalog
Pictures
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