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Revision as of 03:30, 30 October 2016
The C29 Cricket is a compact, oval shaped knife with a reverse "S" shaped blade introduced in 1994. In the course of it's long history several different handle materials and blade steels were used.
Appearance in catalogs
The C29 Cricket appeared in the following catalogs (older, newer):
- C29ATU: 1994-1998 Spyderco catalogs
- C29CF: 1998-1999 Spyderco catalogs
- C29BK: 1998-2003 Spyderco catalogs
- C29PN: not listed in any Spyderco catalog
- C29: 2003-2009 Spyderco catalogs
- C29PET: 2007-2009 Spyderco catalogs
Designer
Spyderco?
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
- Review by "quattrokid73"
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C29:
"Thin is in. We've made our long-favored Cricket model even thinner by integrating the handle and lock. Custom knifemaker Chris Reeve invented the idea of making a linerlock's liner out of backside scale of the handle. In doing this, thickness and bulk are shaved off the handle for an ultra-thin folder that locks up confidently with fewer moving lock parts.
We've incorporated this design into a rounded handle with a reverse "S" shaped blade. The distinctive blade shape curves into a keen precision tip for intricate/detailed cutting. Made of VG-10 stainless steel, the blade is hollow-ground and when folded closed creates a rounded package that rides nearly invisibly in the pocket. The pocket clip carries right-handed tip-down but also attaches to a tie or makes a fashionable money clip. Create your own one of a kind Cricket with engraving, corporate logos or a personal message."[1]
Variations
All Cricket variations are made in Seki-City, Japan and have a reverse "S" shaped, hollow-ground blade. The C29 and C29PET have an Integral Lock, all other variations have a Walker Liner Lock locking mechanism.
SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C29ATU | Black Tufram coated Aluminum | PE SE | GIN-1/G-2 | 1994-1998 | 59.95$ (?), 74.95$ (1996) | N/A | Hollow | 3- screw short old standard clip | RH, TD | SE was Main, PE was Variant | |
C29BK | Black FRN | PE SE | ATS-55 | 1997-2003 | 64.95$ (?) | N/A | Hollow | 3- screw short old standard clip | RH, TD | Variants | |
C29CF | Black CF | PE SE | ATS-55 | 1998-1999 | 108.95$ (1998?) | 500 | Hollow | 3- screw short old standard clip | RH, TD | ? | |
C29PN | Pink FRN | SE | ATS-55? | 1999 | ? | Sprintrun | 1200 | Hollow | 3- screw short old standard clip | RH, TD | Variant |
C29 | Stainless Steel | PE SE | VG-10 | 2003- | 64.95$ (2004), 94.95$ (2009) | N/A | Hollow | chrome 3- screw short old standard clip | RH, TD | Variants | |
C29PET | Etched Stainless Steel | PE | VG-10 | 2007-2009 | 104.95$ (2007), 114.95$ (2009) | N/A | Hollow | chrome 3- screw short old standard clip | RH, TD | Variant | |
C29 | Stainless Steel | PE | ? | ? | ? | Japan only, rainbow anodized | N/A | Hollow | 3- screw short old standard clip | RH, TD | ? |
C29PYY | Stainless Steel | PE SE | ? | ? | ? | Yin/Yang embelished by Santa Fe Stone works and sold through Spyderco with a YY at the end of the SKU | N/A | Hollow | 3- screw short old standard clip | RH, TD | ? |
C29GFP | Black Nishijin Glass Fiber | PE | VG-10 | 2012-2013 | 149.95$ (2012) | N/A | Hollow | chrome 3- screw short old standard clip | RH, TD | Variant | |
C29PT | Etched and multi-color Stainless Steel | PE | VG-10 | 2013-Nov 2016 | 124.95$ (2013) | "Tattoo" etch features multicolored reeds and a cricket. | N/A | Hollow | chrome 3- screw short old standard clip | RH, TD | Variant |
C29GFBLP | Blue Nishijin Glass Fiber | PE | VG-10 | 2013-Nov 2015 | 154.95$ (2013) | N/A | Hollow | chrome 3- screw short old standard clip | RH, TD | Variant |
Most collectible variation
The Pink and rainvow anodized Crickets are rare versions. The PE CF is also very collectible. Of all the different versions, the YY is believed to be the absolutely most collectible.
Questions regarding collecting the C29
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to: See ? above.
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C29:
Variations | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weights |
C29ATU | 117mm | 70mm | 48mm | 44mm | 11mm | 2mm | 55g |
C29CF | 117mm | 70mm | 48mm | 44mm | 11mm | 2mm | 48g |
C29FRN | 117mm | 70mm | 48mm | 44mm | 11mm | 2mm | 36g |
C29SS | 117mm | 70mm | 48mm | 41mm | 11mm | 2mm | 49.5g |
C29GFBL | 118mm | 70mm | 48mm | 41mm | 11mm | 2mm | 48g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C29:
Variations | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weights |
C29ATU | 4 5/8" | 2 3/4" | 1 7/8" | 1 3/4" | 7/16" | 5/64" | 2oz |
C29CF | 4 5/8" | 2 3/4" | 1 7/8" | 1 3/4" | 7/16" | 5/64" | 1.7oz |
C29FRN | 4 5/8" | 2 3/4" | 1 7/8" | 1 3/4" | 7/16" | 5/64" | 1.25oz |
C29SS | 4 5/8" | 2 3/4" | 1 7/8" | 1 5/8" | 7/16" | 5/64" | 1.75oz |
C29GFBL | 4 21/32" | 2 3/4" | 1 7/8" | 1 5/8" | 7/16" | 5/64" | 1,7oz |
References
- ↑ The C29 Cricket in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C29BK Cricket in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C29ET Cricket in Spyderco's online catalog
Pictures
Also see the Cricket Pics! or the C29 Cricket pic's thread on the Spyderco forum.