C129 Cat

The C129 Cat is a small folder using the same handle and blade shape as the Chicago, but slightly larger. It is part of Spyderco's Value Folders series.

Appearance in catalogs

The C129 Cat appeared in the following catalogs:

• 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

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

• [1] and [2] reasons the carbon fiber Cat (and Chicago) were discontinued.

The Cat was first released using S30V steel and carbon fiber scales. The maker was unable to maintain high quality, however, leading to a swift discontinuation. It was brought back in 2011 using 440C steel and G-10 scales.

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

"Why do knife companies apply animal-like names and descriptions to their knives? In our defense, the Spyderco round hole and super sharp edge are reminiscent of eyes and claws.

Think cats. Cats represent a highly developed level of predatory resourcefulness, sleek sharp claws and efficiency. Our C129G Cat CLIPIT has a leaf-shaped 440C blade just under two-and-a-half inches in length that is flat-ground for hair popping sharpness.

Our cat is unique. We aimed for a high pinnacle of cutting adeptness but demanded it be polished and sophisticated in appearance. So, we combined cat-claw sharpness with a G-10 handle and Michael Walker LinerLock®. The black G-10 handle is shaped and sized ergonomically with full-length skeletonized liners inside for strength without bulky weight.

A deep silhouette wire clip burrows the knife down deeply in a pant's pocket with the tip facing up ready to carry left- or right-handed.

We believe the name is appropriate and think you might too.

The C129CF Cat CF in Spyderco's Online Catalog.

The C129G Cat G-10 in Spyderco's Online Catalog.

Variations

The C129 Cat is made in Taiwan and has a

• screw together construction
• Walker Liner Lock

SKU	Handle	Edge(s)	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
C129CF	CF	PE	CPM-S30V	2009	74.95$	Discontinued due to quality issues	N/A	Full Flat	Metal	LH/RH, TU	Main
C129G	Black G-10	PE	440C	mid 2011-	69.95$ (2011)		N/A	Full Flat	Metal	LH/RH, TU	N/A

Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C129 Cat:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C129CF	151mm	90mm	62mm	54mm	13mm	2.5mm	69g
C129G	151mm	90mm	62mm	54mm	13mm	2.5mm	71g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C129 Cat:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C129CF	5 15/16"	3 9/16"	2 7/16"	2 1/8"	1/2"	3/32"	2.2oz
C129G	5 15/16"	3 9/16"	2 7/16"	2 1/8"	1/2"	3/32"	2.5oz