C93 Navigator II
The C93 Navigator II is a small knife with a short blade designed for travel by air and business carry. It is a direct descendant of the C61 Pegasus/C62 Navigator and can also be viewed as an indirect descendant of the C09 CoPilot.
The C92 was introduced in 2005 and produced as a "Limited Run"[1].
Appearance in catalogs
The C93 Navigator II appeared in the following catalogs (older, newer):
- 2005 Spyderco Products Catalog Supplement
- 2006 Spyderco Products Catalog
Designer
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
- Review of the Navigator II by "Mr Blonde".
- "Limited run navigator II?" thread on the Spyderco forums ("Limited Run" explanation and possibilities for a future Navigator model).
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
"We live in a world today where using a full-sized pocketknife in public can at times create notice. Spyderco has invested effort in developing a small-stature folder with ample blade strength and handle leverage for full-sized and large cutting jobs. The C93 Navigator II focuses on three features found in larger, hard-use pocketknives: A strong lock, robust blade and ergonomically advanced handle. Combined, these features convey the tactile sensation and performance features of a full-sized knife packing significant cutting power yet the Navigator II’s blade is just 2-1/4" long. Made from VG-10 stainless the blade is available SpyderEdged or PlainEdged. Its cutting edge is saber-ground on both sides of the blade for superior cutting capacity. Positioned above the Spyderco Round Hole a spine cusp forms a stable leveraging point on which the thumb rests. On the underside of the all-steel handle are a series of sculpted angles cut away to optimally settle the hand and fingers into grip position. The pocket clip carries the folder tip-down or can be used unobtrusively as a money-clip or tie tack."[2]
Variations
The C93 Navigator II is made in Seki-City, Japan.
There seems to be at least three minor variations of the C93 that differ in clip screw sizes and thumb ramp shape[3].
The 2005 catalog supplement describes the blade shape as "flat-ground" whereas it's listed as "full flat" in the 2006 Spyderco catalog. The grind could be best described as a very high flat saber.
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C93 | Stainless Steel | PE SE | VG-10 | 2005-2006 | ? | N/A | Flat Saber, very high | Metal | RH, TD |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C93
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C93 Navigator II:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C92 | 138mm | 83mm | 57mm | 49mm | 12mm | 2.5mm | 76g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C93 Navigator II:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C92 | 5 7/16" | 3 1/4" | 2 1/4" | 1 15/16" | 15/32" | 3/32" | 2.7oz |
