C130 Chicago
The C130 Chicago is a small folder designed for markets that limit blade length to 2" or less.
Appearance in catalogs
The C130 Chicago first appeared in the 2010 Spyderco catalog [1]:
- 2010 Spyderco Products
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
The Chicago was first released using S30V steel and carbon fiber scales. The maker was unable to maintain high quality, however, leading to a swift discontinuation. It was brought back in 2011 using 440C steel and G-10 scales.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
Laws. Whether necessary, good, or just nutty, they’re intended to establish order and ward-off chaos. When our government and society implement rules we do our best to live within their parameters.
As an example, many U.S. metropolitan cities draw the line for carrying pocketknives in public to knives with blades two-inches in length or under. Welcome to Chicago! If I were a Chicagoan and carried a pocketknife regularly, I might be inclined (as a law abiding citizen) to carry a tool falling under this city’s restriction.
The Spyderco C130G Chicago is just that. Two-inches of flat ground 440C blade urbanely outfitted with black G-10 handle scales and Michael Walker LinerLock®. The handle is shaped and sized ergonomically with full-length skeletonized liners inside for strength without bulk or weight.
Its leaf-like shaped blade effectively cuts across the board, from significant strenuous cuts like carpet and poly rope to something as simple as fingernail cleaning or scraping tape off of glass.
A deep pocket clip burrows the knife down into a pant’s pocket with the tip facing up ready to carry left- or right-handed. This one is for Chicagoans or anyone looking for a city/suit knife.
Variations
The C130 Chicago is made in Taiwan and has a
- screw together construction
- Liner Lock
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C130CF | Carbon Fiber | PE | CPM-S30V | 2009 | 69.95$ | Discontinued due to quality issues | N/A | Full Flat | Metal | LH/RH, TU | Main |
C130G | Black G-10 | PE | 440C | mid 2011- | 64.95$ (2011) | N/A | Full Flat | Metal | LH/RH, TU | N/A |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C130
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C130 Chicago:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C130CF | 128mm | 79mm | 51mm | 44mm | 12mm | 2.5mm | 62g |
C130G | 128mm | 79mm | 51mm | 44mm | 12mm | 2.5mm | 62g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C130 Chicago:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C130CF | 5 1/32" | 3 1/8" | 2" | 1 3/4" | 15/32" | 3/32" | 2.2oz |
C130G | 5 1/32" | 3 1/8" | 2" | 1 3/4" | 15/32" | 3/32" | 2.2oz |
References