FB53 Skoli
The FB53 Skoli is an outdoor knife, designed by Kevin Smock.
Appearance in catalogs
The FB53 Skoli Cove appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
Kevin Smock
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
FB53 Skoli
Designed by custom knifemaker Kevin Smock, the Skoli is an all-purpose fixed-blade knife ideal for outdoor adventure. Its versatile design draws from Smock’s own extensive hunting and camping experience and emphasizes comfort, grip security, and a well-centered, utilitarian point. The Skoli’s stonewashed blade is crafted from 9Cr18MoV stainless steel and features a modified sheepfoot profile and a flat grind for a superior balance of strength and low-friction edge geometry.Its full tang is flanked by precision-machined, contoured G-10 scales with a high-traction checkered texture pattern. A single quillon (guard) at the front of the handle and a section of jimping (textured grooves) on the spine complement the textured scales to ensure a secure grip and exceptional control in even the most demanding conditions. The Skoli comes complete with a custom-molded, snap-fit Boltaron® sheath with a versatile G-Clip™ mount that supports angle-adjustable carry on the belt and inside the waistband..[1]
Variations
The FB53 Skoli is made in China and features:
- a modified Sheepsfoot Blade
- a deep finger choil
- lanyard hole in the handle
| SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Sheath | Clip | Collectors club |
| FB53GP | Black G-10 | PE | 9Cr18MoV | 2026 - | $190.00 (2026) | Regular production | Flat grind | Boltaron | G-Clip | Main | |
| FB53GPBK | Black G-10 | PE | Black oxide-coated 9Cr18MoV | 2026 - | $200.00 (2026) | Regular production | Flat grind | Boltaron | G-Clip | Variant |
Most collectible variation
The original FB53 Skoli, complete with original box and papers in mint condition, is likely to be the most collectible version.
Questions regarding collecting the FB53
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB53 Skoli:
| Variation | Length overall | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight | Sheath weight |
| FB53GP | 237mm | 119mm | 100mm | 3.8mm | 146g | 68g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB53 Skoli:
| Variation | Length overall | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight | Sheath weight |
| FB53GP | 9.32in | 4.68in | 3.95in | 0.150in | 5.2oz | 2.4oz |
References
- ↑ The FB53 Skoli in Spyderco's online catalog, accessed 29 October 2025
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