C17 Catcherman
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
Japanese Company
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]
Variations
The C17 Catcherman is made in Seki-City, Japan and has
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Collectors club |
C17BK | Black FRN | PS 75/25 SE | AUS-8 | 54.95$ (1994) | 1992-2000: PS, 1994: SE | N/A | Hollow | Integral | |
C17YL | Yellow FRN | PS 75/25 SE | AUS-8 | 54.95$ (1994) | 1994 | N/A | Hollow | Integral | |
C17PSBKE | Black FRN | PS 75/25 | MBS-26 | 66.95$ (2004) | 2001-2005 | N/A | Full Flat | Integral |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C17
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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 |
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 |
References
- ↑ The C17BKE Catcherman in Spyderco's online catalog