C173 Hungarian Folder
The C173 Hungarian Folder was introduced in 2013 and is part of Spyderco's Ethnic Series of knives.
Appearance in catalogs
The C173 Hungarian Folder appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
Szakonyi Gábor
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Amsterdam Show 2013 preview by Mr. Blonde
Szakonyi shares some thoughts on designing the knife
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C173 Hungarian Folder:
"The latest edition to Spyderco’s groundbreaking Ethnic Series of knives, the Hungarian folder pays homage to the traditional pocketknife of Hungary. Designed by Hungarian architect and knife enthusiast Szakonyi Gábor, this beautiful knife faithfully captures the graceful lines of the traditional “fejesgörbe” (“header curved”) folding knife, as well as the spirit of quality that typifies Hungarian folk art. Featuring Walker LinerLock construction, full stainless steel liners, sculpted stainless steel bolsters, polished G-10 scales, and a full-flat-ground CTS™ XHP blade, this extraordinary knife represents a powerful links between traditional artistry and state-of-the-art manufacturing."
The C173 Hungarian Folder in Spyderco's online catalog
Variations
The C173 Hungarian Folder is made in Taiwan and has:
- Walker Liner Lock
- full stainless steel liners
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C173GP | Black polished G-10 and Stainless Steel bolsters | PE | CTS-XHP | Nov 2013-Nov 2016 | 329.95$ (2013) | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome | LH, TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C173
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C173 Hungarian Folder:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C173G | 215mm | 123mm | 92mm | 83mm | 12mm | 3mm | 125g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C173 Hungarian Folder:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C173G | 8.46" | 4.83" | 3.63" | 3.28" | 0.47" | 0.118" | 4.4oz |
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