C09 CoPilot

The C09 CoPilot was introduced in 1987. Several models were derived from the C09 CoPilot:

• C61 Pegasus
• C62 Navigator
• C64 Meerkat
• C93 Navigator II

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
• 1997-2001 Spyderco Products
• 2006 Spyderco Sprint Runs flyer

Designer

Sal Glesser

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

• 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."

Variations

The C09 CoPilot is made in Seki-City, Japan and has

• Back Lock locking mechanism

SKU	Handle	Edge	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	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 (~20% LH)	Hollow	Metal	LH+RH, TD
C09 (1009)	Stainless Steel with brass liners	PE SE	GIN-1/G-2, "G-2" blade stamp	1992 (?)	?	possible 2nd run or continuation of 1st run, integral lockspring	Unknown])	Hollow	Metal	LH+RH, TD
C09	Stainless Steel	PE SE	GIN-1/G-2, "G-2 Stainless" blade stamp	ca. 1993	?	integral lockspring, thicker scales; left hand version?	N/A	Hollow	Metal	RH, TD
C09	Stainless Steel	PE SE	GIN-1/G-2, "G-2 Stainless" blade stamp	ca.1993-1994	64.95$ (1994)	separate lockspring, thinner scales; left hand version?	N/A	Hollow	Metal	RH, TD
C09	Stainless Steel	PE SE	GIN-1/G-2, "GIN-1 Stainless" blade stamp	1995-1998	?	separate lockspring, thinner scales	N/A	Hollow	Metal	RH, TD
C09SATU	Gray Tufram coated Aluminum	SE	GIN-1/G-2	1994, 1995?	82.95$ (1994)	"G-2 Stainless" and "GIN-1 Stainless" blade stamps exist	~500	Hollow	Metal	RH, TD
C09	Stainless Steel	PE SE	ATS-55	SE: 1999-2001, PE: 2000-2001	?		N/A	Hollow	Metal	RH, TD
C09BKP	Black Almite coated Aluminum	PE	VG-10	2006	94.95$ (2006)	Sprint	1200	Hollow	Metal	RH, TD

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?

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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

Pictures

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  C09 brass liners (front)

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  C09SATU (front)

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  C09BKP (front)

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  C09 integral lockspring

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  C09 brass liners (back)

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  C09SATU (back)

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  C09BKP (back)

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  C09 separate lockspring

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  C09 brass liners (inside)

See the Spyderco C09 CoPilot Varieties thread by "The CoPilot" in the Spyderco forum for more pictures.