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Revision as of 04:44, 16 September 2011
The C17 Catcherman is a lightweight folding filet knife that was introduced in 1992 and discontinued in 2006.
Appearance in catalogs
The C17 Catcherman appeared at least in the following catalogs (older, newer):
- 1993, 1994, 1997-2000 Spyderco Products (C17)
- 2001-2005 Spdyerco Products (C17PSBKE)
Designer
Designed by one of Spyderco's Japanese suppliers, within parameters given by Spyderco.
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C17BKE:
"If you're a dedicated fisherman, chances are you own a good-sized collection of fishing gear. Having a super-lightweight, compact folding filet knife that clips in a pocket can be a boon when hauling all your gear to your favorite spot. Made to fit the bill, the Catcherman features a semi-flexible blade that is ground flat and thin offering just the right amount of flex for filleting and de-boning.
It is seventy-five percent PlainEdged with a short section of gnarly serrations at the blade's base for cutting fibrous fish material such as skin, cartilage, bone. MBS-26 steel has status for high performance in edge retention and rust resistance. The FRN handle is textured and has an integral pocket clip for tip-down carry."[1]
Spyderco USN Catcherman - Exclusive
A Spyderco classic is back and it’s back with a vengeance. Originally released in 1992, the Catcherman was a purpose-designed folding fillet knife. Its long, sweeping blade was ground extra thin for flexibility and was mated to a lightweight fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) handle with an integral pocket clip. An instant classic, the Catcherman was a mainstay of the Spyderco line for many years before being discontinued. Original Catcherman knives are now highly sough-after collector’s items.
Through a special arrangement with the Usual Suspect Network (USN), Spyderco has produced an exclusive edition of this classic knife. The USN Catcherman features a partially-serrated blade ground from our exclusive H-1 steel, a nitrogen-based alloy that is completely immune to rust. Its blade is coated with a durable black titanium carbonitride (TICN) coating that reduces its reflective properties and forms the perfect backdrop for the handsomely engraved USN logo. The most distinctive feature of this limited-edition knife is its signature “toxic green” handle—the signature color of the USN. It features a “Volcano Grip™” texture pattern for a positive grip in even the most demanding conditions and an old-school integral clip configured for right-side, tip-up carry.
A unique and highly collectible knife, the USN black-bladed Catcherman is sure to be an instant classic. The C17PSGRBK Catcherman in Spyderco's online catalog.
Variations
The C17 Catcherman is made in Seki-City, Japan and has Back Lock.
| SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C17PSBK | Black FRN | PS 75/25 | AUS-8 | 1992-2000 | 54.95$ (1994) | N/A | Hollow | Integral FRN | RH, TU | ||
| C17SBK | Black FRN | SE | AUS-8 | ?-1994-? | 54.95$ (1994) | N/A | Hollow | Integral FRN | RH, TU | ||
| C17PSYL | Yellow FRN | PS 75/25 | AUS-8 | ?-1994-? | 54.95$ (1994) | N/A | Hollow | Integral FRN | RH, TU | ||
| C17SYL | Yellow FRN | SE | AUS-8 | ?-1994-? | 54.95$ (1994) | N/A | Hollow | Integral FRN | RH, TU | ||
| C17PSBKE | Black FRN | PS 75/25 | MBS-26 | 2001-2005 | 66.95$ (2004) | N/A | Full Flat | Integral FRN | RH, TU | ||
| C17PSGRBK | Toxic Green FRN | PS 75/25 | H-1 | 2011 | 129.95$ (2004) | Special Run for the USN Forum. Black coated blade with USN logo. | ~600 | Hollow | Integral FRN | RH, TU | Variant |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C17
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C17 Catcherman:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C17 | 265mm | 149mm | 121mm | 111mm | 11mm | 2mm | 80g |
| C17BKE (MBS-26) | 265mm | 151mm | 121mm | 110mm | 11mm | 2mm | 71g |
| C17PSGRBK | 265mm | 151mm | 121mm | 110mm | 11mm | 1.8mm | 76g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C17 Catcherman:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C17 | 10 7/16" | 5 7/8" | 4 3/4" | 4 3/8" | 7/16" | 5/64" | 2.8oz |
| C17BKE (MBS-26) | 10 7/16" | 5 15/16" | 4 3/4" | 4 5/16" | 7/16" | 5/64" | 2.5oz |
| C17PSGRBK | 10 7/16" | 5 15/16" | 4 3/4" | 4 5/16" | 7/16" | 9/128" | 2.7oz |
References
- ↑ The C17BKE Catcherman in Spyderco's online catalog
