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[[Sal Glesser]] | [[Sal Glesser]] <ref>Sal Glesser's original comment can be found on Spyderco-Forums [http://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?p=1147332#p1147332|]</ref> | ||
==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== | ==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== |
Revision as of 16:51, 14 April 2017
The C09 CoPilot was introduced in 1987. Several models were derived from the C09 CoPilot:
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
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."[2]
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[3] | 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?
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
Pictures
See the Spyderco C09 CoPilot Varieties thread by "The CoPilot" in the Spyderco forum for more pictures.