C103 P'Kal

The C103 P'Kal was introduced in 2007. The P'Kal has a slight hawkbill blade and is designed for reverse grip.

Appearance in catalogs

The C103 P'Kal appeared in the following catalogs:

• 2006 Spyderco Catalog Supplement
• 2007 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2008 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2009 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2010 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2011 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2012 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2013 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2014 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2015 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2016 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2017 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2019 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2024 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2025 Spyderco Product Guide

Designer

Spyderco in collaboration with Shivworks.

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

• Review by "smcfalls13" (utility perspective)

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C103:

"In the Philippine Visayan dialect, the literal translation of the word Pikal means to rip. In the U.S. the term Pikal remains relatively new but a company called Shivworks is making headway in its introduction to the American market. Its English definition is twofold: It is a rising martial arts genre and the name of a Spyderco knife designed to accompany this art form. As a self-defense platform, Pikal is carried out holding a knife in reverse grip with the sharpened edge facing inward toward the user. Pikal’s objective is not flowing drills with your opponent but rapidly and effectively striking and surprising."

"The Spyderco C103 P’Kal, offers features specific to this activity but these same features also translate well for everyday carry. The CPM S30V PlainEdge blade curves to a point. When held with the tip facing downward it feels natural and comfortable making pulling, downward cuts."

"Protruding from the top of the blade’s spine is a removable Emerson Opening feature. The device popularized and patented by Ernest Emerson of Emerson Knives, functions by catching the back of a pant’s pocket when drawing the knife, opening blade in the same motion. Spyderco’s P’Kal is designed for reverse grip use with a formidable choil on top of the handle that holds the little finger when gripping, affording better dexterity and control."

"Spyderco’s patented Ball Bearing Lock® sits above and behind the blade. The ball bearing component is housed in a plastic cover that’s accessible for both left and right hand opening. P’Kal clips in a pocket with a steel wire clip and carries tip-up. A training version is also available and highly recommended."

See also C103TR

Variations

All variations are made in Golden, Colorado and have

• a Ball Bearing Lock,
• a slight Hawkbill Blade,
• a screw together construction,
• full skeletonized steel liners,
• a removable wave opener

SKU	Handle	Edge(s)	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
C103	Black G-10	PE	CPM-S30V	2007-	249.95$ (2007); 259.95$ (2008-2009))		N/A	Full Flat	Wire	LH/RH, TU
C103TR	Red G-10	PE	440C	2008-	259.95$ (2008-2009))	trainer	N/A	N/A	Wire	LH/RH, TU

Most collectible variation

Questions regarding collecting the C103

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Technical information

Measurements of the C103 P'Kal

Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
187mm	111mm	76mm	71mm	13mm	3mm	103g
7 3/8"	4 3/8"	3"	2 13/16"	1/2"	1/8"	3.6oz

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