C36 Military
The C36 Military was introduced in 1996 and was the first production knife with a particle-metallurgy blade (CPM-440V).
Appearance in catalogs
The C36 Military appeared in the following catalogs (older, newer):
- all Spyderco catalogs since 1997: C36G
- all Spyderco catalogs since 2005: C36GBK
- 2009 Spyderco catalog: C36 Digital Camo
- 2006 Spyderco Sprint Runs flyer: C36CFBGP
- 2008 Spyderco Sprint Runs: C36CF90VP
- 2009 Spyderco Mid-Year Product Guide Supplement: C36GOR
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
A comment from Sal made on the Spyderco forums regarding Steels: We were the first to use CPM steels in production (Military)[1]
- "Forum Military Review" thread on the Spyderco forum. Discussion about the C36 2000 Spyderco Forum knife.
- "Black Blade Military" thread on the Spyderco forum. Discussion about the early black coated C36.
- "MILITARY KNIFE IMPROVEMENTS" thread on the Spyderco forum. Discussion about the improvements done to the Military model before 2001.
- Historic notes on "UK-Ken's knife-collecting page.
- An interesting note on Glow-in-the-dark and Tritium vials on the original military prototype is found here[2]
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C36G:
"A cornerstone in Spyderco's Save and Serve line up, the Military Model came about after someone asked Spyderco's owner Sal Glesser, "If your son were going into the military what folding knife would you send him with?" For certain, it had to meet the requirements of a high-performance, light-weight folder designed for hard use.
Since the steel is the spirit of the knife, CPM-S30V with almost 2% carbon seemed the logical choice for the blade given its reputation for long-term edge retention and rust resistance. The 'Millie' has a modified clip-point blade laser cut with a 14 mm Spyderco Round Hole for quick deployment and for use with gloves. Texturing above the hole hold the thumb in contact with the blade's spine during cutting for confident control over the sharpened edge. The handle scales are G-10 with the lock's liner nested (inlayed) directly into the scale, pumping up lock strength without the addition of bulky liners. Spacers between the scales create a gap running the handle's full length exposing the inside workings for inspection and cleaning. The handle flares slightly at the front end creating a finger choil and at the butt end, which keeps the knife from slipping forward or backward in the hand while sawing or making tough or aggressive cuts. A contoured black metal clip is set for right-hand tip-down carry."[3]
See also: C36GBK [4], C36GCMO [5], C36CMOBK [6], C36CF90 [7], C36GOR [8].
Variations
The C36 Military is made in Golden, U.S.A, and has
- Walker Liner Lock
- Modified Clip Point Blade
- metal clip, right hand carry, tip-down
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C36G | Black G-10 | PE SE | ATS-34 | 1996-1999 | 174.95$ (1996) | N/A | Full Flat | Metal | RH, TD | ||
C36GBK | Black G-10 | PE SE | ATS-34 black coated | 1996-1997? | 199.95$ (1996?) | N/A | Full Flat | Metal | RH, TD | ||
C36G | Black G-10 | PE SE | CPM-440V | 1996-2001 | (1996), 199.95$ (1998) | 1996-2001; "MILITARY" & place of production on blade; 1998: many improvements done, incl. a slightly curved, strengthened clip with 3 mounting screws | N/A | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | |
C36GBK | Black G-10 | PE? SE? | CPM-440V black coated | late 90s? | ? | N/A | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | ||
C36G | Black G-10 | PE PS SE | CPM-440V | 2001-2003 | ? | "MILITARY" on blade, place of production on Ricasso | N/A | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | |
C36G | Black G-10 | PE PS SE | CPM-S30V | 2004- | 157.95$ (2004), 219.95$ (2009) | 2004-only: "MILITARY" on blade. PS discontinued in 2013. | N/A | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | |
C36GBK | Black G-10 | PE PS | CPM-S30V black coated | 2005- | 239.95$ (2009) | PS discontinued in 2013. | N/A | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | |
C36G (Forum 2000) | Black G-10, bug on handle | PE | CPM-440V | 2000 | ? | "MILITARY" & "Spyderco Forum 2000" on blade and a MOP Bug inlay in the handle | 500 | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | |
C36CFP | Black CF | PE | CPM-S30V | 2005 | 259.95$ | Limited | 400 | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | |
C36CFBGP | Black CF | PE | BG-42 | 2006 | 279.95$ | Sprintrun | 1500 | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | |
C36FGD2P | Foliage Green G-10 | PE | CPM-D2 | 2007 | 189.95$ | Sprintrun | ? | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | |
C36CF90VP | Black CF | PE | CPM-S90V | 2008 | 319.95$ | Sprintrun | ca. 1000 | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | |
C36GPCMO | Digital Camo G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 2009- | 219.95$ (2009) | N/A | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | ||
C36GPCMOBK | Digital Camo G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V black coated | 2009- | 239,95$ (2009) | N/A | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | ||
C36GPLE | Black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | Oct. 2009-2012 and again 2017 - | 249.95$ (2012) 259.95$ (2017) | Left handed | Limited | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | LH, TD | |
C36GPOR | Orange G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 2009-2010 | 219.95$ | Limited. Originally slated as a sprintrun, it proved so popular that Spyderco turned it into a production piece, causing some controversy between the collectors who bought the sprint for exclusivity and those that were able to acquire one at reasonable prices due to the expanded quantity produced. | Full Flat | Silver Triangle military clip | RH, TD | Variant | |
C36TIP | GAl4V Ti | PE | CPM-S30V | 2010- | 349.95$ | Reeve Integral Lock | Full Flat | Silver Triangle military clip | RH, TD | Variant | |
C36GTIP | Black G-10/Ti | PE | CPM-M4 | 2010 | 299.95$ | Reeve Integral Lock, Knifeworks Exclusive | 500 | Full Flat | Silver Triangle military clip | RH, TD | Variant |
C36TIF | Fluted Ti | PE | CPM-S30V | 2011- | 399.95$ (2011) | Reeve Integral Lock, first run (less than 200) do not have steel lock bar insert. Originally heat-anodized by a torch that produced a multi-colored finish that included blue, purple, bronze and grey variations (often all within the same knife), but was prone to warping scales. Switched to an electrical anodizing sometime in 2012 that produces a consistent, even blue. Around mid-2013, Spyderco announced that due to difficulties in the coloring process, they would be dropping the coloring process altogether and that the knife would now have a natural titanium finish. These first started shipping Oct. 2013. | Limited production | Full Flat | Silver Triangle military clip | RH, TD | Variant |
C36GBNXHP | Brown G-10 | PE | CTS-XHP | summer 2011 | 229.95$ (2011) | Sprintrun | 1000 | Full Flat | Silver Triangle military clip | RH, TD | Variant |
C36CFM390P | Peel Ply Carbon Fiber | PE | M390 | 2012 | 319.95$ (2012) 219.95$ retail | Knifeworks.com Exclusive | 800 | Full Flat | Silver Triangle military clip | RH, TD | Variant |
C36GPBL | "Smurf" Blue G-10 | PE | CPM-S90V | July 2013 | 269.95$ (2013) | Bento Box Shop Exclusive. CQI introduces a stepped pivot on this model with torx head on both sides.[9] | ? | Full Flat | Silver Triangle military clip | RH, TD | Variant |
XXC36GPBL | "Smurf" Blue G-10 | PE | CPM-S90V | July 2013 | 199.95$ (2013) | Bento Box Shop Exclusive. Factory 2nd offered through Bento Box Shop. | ? | Full Flat | Silver Triangle military clip | RH, TD | |
C36GPGY | Grey G-10 | PE | Cru-Wear | Oct. 2013 | 239.95$ (2013) | Sprintrun | 1200 | Full Flat | Silver Triangle military clip | RH, TD | Variant |
C36GGRP | Dark Green G-10 | PE | CTS-204P | May 2016 | $199.95 (street), $269.95 (MSRP) | Knifeworks dealer Exclusive. Many CQI inprovements: larger torx head, larger lanyard hole, stepped stop pin (no longer w/ screws), torx on both sides of pivot (as first seen on the BBS "Smurf" sprint), updated clip (rounded tip replaces squared off tip), and two standoffs replace the solid backspacer. | 1200 | Full Flat | Silver Triangle military clip | RH, TD | Variant |
C36CFP52100 | Black CF | PE | 52100 | June 2016 | $349.95 (2016) | Sprintrun. Includes all the CQI improvements first seen on the Knifeworks CTS-204P sprint. | 1000 | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | Variant |
C36CFTIP | Black Peel Ply CF/Ti | PE | CPM-S90V | 2016 | $279.95 (street), $399.95 (MSRP) | Knifeworks dealer Exclusive, one of three exclusives set to be released in: late 2015, early or mid 2016. Uses Reeve Integral Lock. | 1200 | Full Flat | Silver Triangle military clip | RH, TD | Variant |
C36GPDBL | Dark Blue G-10 | PE | CPM-S110V | 2016- | $289.95 | Full Flat | Triangle military clip | RH, TD | Variant | ||
C36GM4P | Jade green G-10 | PE | Satin CPM-M4 | 2017? | 279.95$ | BladeHQ dealer Exclusive. | Full Flat | Silver Triangle military clip | RH, TD | Variant |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C36
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C36 Military:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C36 (G-10) | 241mm | 140mm | 102mm | 94mm | 14mm | 4mm | 120g |
C36CFBGP | 241mm | 140mm | 102mm | 94mm | 14mm | 4mm | 120g |
C36CF90VP | 241mm | 140mm | 102mm | 94mm | 14mm | 4mm | 115g |
C36CFM390P | 241mm | 140mm | 102mm | 94mm | 14mm | 4mm | 115g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C36 Military:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C36 (G-10) | 9 1/2" | 5 1/2" | 4" | 3 11/16" | 9/16" | 5/32" | 4.2oz |
C36CFBGP | 9 1/2" | 5 1/2" | 4" | 3 11/16" | 9/16" | 5/32" | 4.25oz |
C36CF90VP | 9 1/2" | 5 1/2" | 4" | 3 11/16" | 9/16" | 5/32" | 4oz |
C36CFM390P | 9 1/2" | 5 1/2" | 4" | 3 11/16" | 9/16" | 5/32" | 4oz |
References
- ↑ Post containing comment can be found here
- ↑ Notes on GITD in the Spyderco forums by Sal
- ↑ The C36G Military in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C36GBK Military in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C36GCMO Military in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C36CMOBK Military in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C36CF90 Military in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C36GOR Military in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ Military gets a stepped pivot.[1]
Pictures
See e.g. the "Miltary, Military, Military!" thread on the Spyderco forum.
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