C59 Eduard Bradichansky Shabaria
The C59 Eduard Bradichansky Shabaria was introduced in 1999 and discontinued in 2003.
The C59 Shabaria was Spyderco's first in a series of ethnic inspired knives. Nomads in the Jordan River Valley have carried a knife called a Shabaria. The design of the C59 is inspired by these knives.
Appearance in catalogs
The C59 Shabaria appeared in the following (catalogs):
- 1999 Spyderco Products
- 2000 Spyderco Products
- 2001 Spyderco Products
- 2002 Spyderco Products
Designer
Eduard Bradichansky Makers mark
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
On the Spyderco forums:
- Shabaria 2001 modifications discussion threads
- Interesting thread and pictures of the Shabaria, including historic information: Shabaria!
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
See: C59CF
Knives and history are reflections of each other. Paleolithic flint tools to modern folding knives; they exist to perform the simple purpose of cutting. Jordan River Valley nomads centuries ago made and carried a curved fixed-blade called a Shabaria for agriculture and protection.
Israeli knife designer, Eduard Bradichansky, co-mingled the Shabaria's traditional utilitarian profile into a modern folding knife. Mr. Bradichansky was a gunsmith and gifted jeweler by trade, new to the knifemaking community, but already attracting collectors and enthusiasts to his fresh design work and crafting skills. His career cut short, he fell victim to a terrorist attack on the West Bank.
Spyderco is re-releasing a Sprint Run of his Shabaria folder with VG-10 stainless PlainEdge blade and carbon fiber handle. At first grasp, the handle's hourglass/coffin-shape feels slim and odd in the hand but the conveyance of balance and comfort immediately follows. The light carbon fiber handle has a black steel clip embellished with a gold Spyderco bug and positions the folder for right-hand, tip-down pocket carry. A straightforward easy to access and open Michael Walker LinerLock graces the handle's underside. The C59CF Shabaria in Spyderco's online catalog.
Variations
The C59 Shabaria is made in Seki-City, Japan and has a
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C59BMP | Black Micarta | PE | VG-10 | 1999-2001 | 143.95$ (1999-2001) | closed back, riveted | N/A | Hollow | Metal | RH, TD | |
| C59BMPS | Black Micarta | PS | VG-10 | 1999-2001 | 143.95$ (1999-2001) | closed back, riveted | N/A | Hollow | Metal | RH, TD | |
| C59BMP | Black Micarta | PE | VG-10 | 2002 | 150.95$ (2002) | open back, screwed | N/A | Hollow | Metal | RH, TD | |
| C59CFP | CF | PE | VG-10 | 2010 | 259.95$ (2010) | Sprint | 800 | Hollow | Black Metal | RH, TD |
Most collectible variation
Some of the early run was numbered. This is probably the hardest to find.
Questions regarding collecting the C59
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C59 Shabaria:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C59BM | 219mm | 122mm | 97mm | 93mm | 12mm | 2.5mm | 94g |
| C59CF | 221mm | 121mm | 98mm | 94mm | 11mm | 3mm | 119g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C59 Shabaria:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C59BM | 8 5/8" | 4 3/4" | 3 7/8" | 3 5/8" | 1/2" | 3/32" | 3.33oz |
| C59CF | 8 11/16" | 4 3/4" | 3 7/8" | 3 11/16" | 7/16" | 1/8" | 4.2oz |
References
Weblinks
Related Articles
The Edge Observer history and review of the Shabaria.
Pictures
See e.g. this Shabaria thread on the Spyderco forums.
