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The '''C155 Centofante Memory''' was introduced in | The '''C155 Centofante Memory''' was introduced in 2012. It is dedicated "In memory of Frank Centofante." | ||
==Appearance in catalogs== | ==Appearance in catalogs== | ||
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The C155 Centofante Memory appeared in the following catalogs: | The C155 Centofante Memory appeared in the following catalogs: | ||
* [http://spyderco.com/catalog/2011%20Spyderco%20Mid%20Year%20Catalog.pdf 2011 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement] | * [http://spyderco.com/catalog/2011%20Spyderco%20Mid%20Year%20Catalog.pdf 2011 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement] | ||
* [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/catalog/2012SpydercoCatalog.pdf 2012 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
* [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2013SpydercoProductGuide.pdf 2013 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
* [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2014_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2014 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
==Designer== | ==Designer== | ||
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==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== | ==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== | ||
Review and pictures of the Centofante Memory on the [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?58275-Centofante-Memory-is-something-special-(to-me-at-least) Spyderco Forums] by Mr. Blonde. | |||
==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web== | ==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web== | ||
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C155 Centofante Memory: | C155 Centofante Memory: | ||
"''Frank Centofante was a respected knifemaker for forty-years, the president of the American Knifemaker’s Guild, he passed away in 2009. Frank was a key contributor in educating Spyderco’s manufacturing team, teaching us how to recognize, appreciate and build quality knives. He often said, "If you can’t see the difference... you can’t build the difference." In his honor, the Memory shines with a blued titanium handle with a silver–colored woven-glass fiber front scale. Tucked inside is a Michael Walker LinerLock, outside a VG-10 flat-ground classic spear-pointed blade with an embellished Spyderco bug. Packaged in a black zippered pouch.''" | "''Frank Centofante was a respected knifemaker for forty-years, the president of the American Knifemaker’s Guild, he passed away in 2009. Frank was a key contributor in educating Spyderco’s manufacturing team, teaching us how to recognize, appreciate and build quality knives. He often said, "If you can’t see the difference... you can’t build the difference." In his honor, the Memory shines with a blued titanium handle with a silver–colored woven-glass fiber front scale. Tucked inside is a Michael Walker LinerLock, outside a VG-10 flat-ground classic spear-pointed blade with an embellished Spyderco bug. Packaged in a black zippered pouch.''" | ||
The C155 Centofante Memory in [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=675 Spyderco's online catalog]. | |||
==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
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|valign="top" |[[PE]] | |valign="top" |[[PE]] | ||
|valign="top" |[[VG-10]] | |valign="top" |[[VG-10]] | ||
|valign="top" | | |valign="top" |July 2012-Nov 2015 | ||
|valign="top" |349.95$ (2011) | |valign="top" |349.95$ (2011) | ||
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|align="right"|76mm | |align="right"|76mm | ||
|align="right"|75mm | |align="right"|75mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|8.8mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|2.3mm | ||
|align="right"|94g | |align="right"|94g | ||
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|align="right"|C155TIP | |align="right"|C155TIP | ||
|align="right"|7 | |align="right"|7.07" | ||
|align="right"|4 | |align="right"|4.05" | ||
|align="right"|3.02" | |||
|align="right"|3" | |align="right"|3" | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|0.35" | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|0.091" | ||
|align="right"|3.3oz | |align="right"|3.3oz | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:35, 5 November 2015
The C155 Centofante Memory was introduced in 2012. It is dedicated "In memory of Frank Centofante."
Appearance in catalogs
The C155 Centofante Memory appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2011 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement
- 2012 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2013 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2014 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
Frank Centofante
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Review and pictures of the Centofante Memory on the Spyderco Forums by Mr. Blonde.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C155 Centofante Memory:
"Frank Centofante was a respected knifemaker for forty-years, the president of the American Knifemaker’s Guild, he passed away in 2009. Frank was a key contributor in educating Spyderco’s manufacturing team, teaching us how to recognize, appreciate and build quality knives. He often said, "If you can’t see the difference... you can’t build the difference." In his honor, the Memory shines with a blued titanium handle with a silver–colored woven-glass fiber front scale. Tucked inside is a Michael Walker LinerLock, outside a VG-10 flat-ground classic spear-pointed blade with an embellished Spyderco bug. Packaged in a black zippered pouch."
The C155 Centofante Memory in Spyderco's online catalog.
Variations
The C155 Centofante Memeory is made in Japan and has
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C155TIP | Light blue anodized Ti with silver glass-fiber insert | PE | VG-10 | July 2012-Nov 2015 | 349.95$ (2011) | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome | RH, TD | Main |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C155
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C155 Centofante Memory:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C155TIP | 179mm | 103mm | 76mm | 75mm | 8.8mm | 2.3mm | 94g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C155 Centofante Memory:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C155TIP | 7.07" | 4.05" | 3.02" | 3" | 0.35" | 0.091" | 3.3oz |
References
