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
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]
Variations
The C17 Catcherman is made in Seki-City, Japan and has
- Back Lock
- Integral FRN clip for right hand carry, tip-up
| 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 FRN | |
| C17YL | Yellow FRN | PS 75/25 SE | AUS-8 | 54.95$ (1994) | 1994 | N/A | Hollow | Integral FRN | |
| C17PSBKE | Black FRN | PS 75/25 | MBS-26 | 66.95$ (2004) | 2001-2005 | N/A | Full Flat | Integral FRN |
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 |
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
