C188 Dog Tag Folder
The C188 Dog Tag was introduced in 2014 and despite using a "clipit" C-SKU, does not actually have a clip.
Appearance in catalogs
The C188 Dog Tag appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2014 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement (C188ALTIP)
- 2015 Spyderco Product Guide (C188ALTIP, C188ALTIBBKP)
- 2015 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement (C188CFBBKP)
Designer
Serge Panchenko
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C188 Dog Tag:
"Based on one of Serge Panchenko’s most popular custom designs, the Dog Tag Folder is a unique departure from Spyderco’s typical folding knife construction methods. Its single-sided handle is fabricated from solid titanium and accurately replicates the size and shape of a military dog tag. The center of the handle scale is machined to create an integral spring bar that houses a steel ball bearing for the blade’s detent mechanism. At the top of the handle is a titanium back strap that defines the blade’s limits of travel in both the open and closed positions and provides protection from the edge when the knife is closed.
The “business end” of the Dog Tag is a sheepfoot-style blade made from premium CPM® S30V® particle metallurgy stainless steel with a stonewashed finish. To protect the edge when closed, the blade is chisel ground with a single flat bevel on the front side—an unusual feature for a Spyderco knife. Our Trademark Round Hole™ in the blade allows easy opening, and a subtle swedge (unsharpened bevel) and a decorative fuller (groove) near the spine add a touch of style. The blade’s pivot is also accentuated by a round titanium disk that provides stability and structural strength as well as an aesthetic touch.
A non-locking folder, the Dog Tag’s blade is held in place in the open position by a detent mechanism. A ball bearing in the handle scale’s integral spring arm indexes holes in the tang of the blade to hold it both closed and open. Since the blade does not lock, care should be taken during use to apply cutting pressure only in a direction that maintains the knife’s open position.
This version of the Dog Tag features a green anodized handle scale and contrasting blue anodizing on the back strap and pivot pin disk. "
The C188 Dog Tag in Spyderco's online catalog
The C188 Dog Tag Black in Spyderco's online catalog
Variations
The C188 Dog Tag is made in Taiwan and has:
- Integral Spring slipjoint
- Sheepfoot blade
- Shaped like a military dog tag
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C188ALTIP | Green Ti | PE | stonewashed CPM-S30V | Aug 2014-Nov 2016 | 119.95$ (2014) | Blue Ti backspacer and pivot plate | N/A | Flat Chisel | None | N/A | Main |
C188ALTIBBKP | Black TiCN coated Ti | PE | Black TiCN coated CPM-S30V | Dec 2014- | $129.95 (2015) | Black titanuim carbonitride coated backspacer and pivot plate | N/A | Flat Chisel | None | N/A | Variant |
C188CFBBKP | Black CF/G-10 laminate | PE | Black TiCN coated CPM-S30V | May 2015- | $84.95 (2015) | Black titanuim carbonitride coated hardware. Backspacer and pivot plate made of black G-10. | N/A | Flat Chisel | None | N/A | Variant |
Most collectible variation
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C188 Dog Tag:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C188ALTIP | 82mm | 51mm | 31mm | 29mm | 9.8mm | 3mm | 26g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C188 Dog Tag:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C188ALTIP | 3.23" | 2" | 1.23" | 1.14" | 0.386" | 0.118" | 0.9oz |
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