C59 Eduard Bradichansky Shabaria
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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 [1]
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
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
- ↑ The C59CF Shabaria in Spyderco's online catalog
Weblinks
Related Articles
Pictures
See e.g. this Shabaria thread on the Spyderco forums.