FB59 Pathway Lightweight

The FB59 Pathway Lightweight is an outdoor knife optimized for use around the water, designed by Lance Clinton and inspired by his original FB43 Waterway design.

Appearance in catalogs

The FB59 Pathway Lightweight appeared in the following catalogs:

• 2026 Spyderco Reveal Volume 22

Designer

Lance Clinton

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

FB59 Pathway Lightweight

The Pathway Lightweight was directly inspired by the original Spyderco Waterway™. The brainchild of Lance Clinton, a lifelong knife enthusiast and professional kayak fisherman, its versatile design was optimized for use around the water, but excels at a broad range of outdoor chores. Embracing that “do-all” spirit, the Pathway Lightweight features a full-flat-ground PlainEdge blade crafted from 9Cr18MoV stainless steel. Its low-friction edge geometry and acute, utilitarian point deliver an excellent balance of toughness, corrosion resistance, edge retention, and ease of sharpening.

The blade’s full tang is sandwiched between injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales featuring Spyderco’s signature Bi-Directional Texture pattern for a secure grip in all environmental conditions. The handle also includes a generously sized lanyard hole for easy attachment of lanyards and safety lines. For convenient carry in a variety of positions, the knife comes complete with a snap-fit injection-molded FRN sheath and a fully configurable G-Clip™ mount.

For environments where light discipline is a concern, the Pathway Lightweight is also available with a non-reflective black oxide blade coating and matching black handle hardware. Both versions reflect the deep experience of a professional outdoorsman and are ready for any adventure.

Variations

The FB59 Pathway Lightweight is made in China and features:

• a Drop Point Blade
• injection-molded FRN scales
• a lanyard hole in the handle

SKU	Handle	Edge	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Sheath	Clip	Collectors club
FB59PBK	Black FRN	PE	9Cr18MoV	2026 -	$90.00 (2026)		Regular production	Flat grind	FRN	G-Clip	Main
FB59PBBK	Black FRN	PE	Black oxide-coated 9Cr18MoV	2026 -	$100.00 (2026)		Regular production	Flat grind	FRN	G-Clip	Variant

Most collectible variation

The original FB59 Pathway Lightweight, complete with original box and papers in mint condition, is likely to be the most collectible version.

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB59 Pathway Lightweight:

Variation	Length overall	Length blade	Length edge	Blade thickness	Weight
FB59PBK	241mm	112mm	107mm	3.2mm	107g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB59 Pathway Lightweight:

Variation	Length overall	Length blade	Length edge	Blade thickness	Weight
FB59PBK	9.5in	4.43in	4.25in	0.125in	3.7oz

Pictures

The FB59 Pathway Lightweight, shown with and without its sheath, designed by Kevin Smock.

The FB59 Pathway Lightweight with black oxide-coated blade

Related

• FB43 Waterway
• C247 Siren