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The C22 features a [[Walker Liner Lock]] and a spearpoint shaped blade. | The C22 features a [[Walker Liner Lock]] and a spearpoint shaped blade. | ||
Except for the C22 with carbon fiber handles, all variations (incl. CX06) were made in Seki-City, Japan. | |||
The C22 with [[CF]] handles and titanium liners were made in Switzerland by [http://www.klotzli.com Klotzli] and each one is individually numbered. Two [[CF]] handle types exist: | The C22 with [[CF]] handles and titanium liners were made in Switzerland by [http://www.klotzli.com Klotzli] and each one is individually numbered. Two [[CF]] handle types exist: | ||
* CF glossy (1-1500 engraved) | * CF glossy (1-1500 engraved) | ||
* CF matte (1501-? lasered) | * CF matte (1501-? lasered) | ||
There seems to be a tendency that earlier C22s with [[CF]] have glossy (shiny, polished) handles and later ones matte. There are also two types of engravings (lasered?) on the blade: The "Klötzli" put on earlier blades was later replaced by "Swiss Made". | There seems to be a tendency that earlier C22s with [[CF]] have glossy (shiny, polished) handles and later ones matte. There are also two types of engravings (lasered?) on the blade: The "Klötzli" put on earlier blades was later replaced by "Swiss Made". Several reports on the number of carbon fiber C22 produced exist (~1000, ~1500, >1500). C22s with an engraved number in the 1700-1799 range has been reported. | ||
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Revision as of 12:14, 3 January 2009
The C22 Michael Walker with carbon fiber handles was first introduced in 1994. In 1996 a Lightweight variation was introduced, initially denoted as C37 Michael Walker Lightweight, this variation's SKU was changed to C22BK in 2000. In late 1997 the CX06 Experimental 6 batch of the Michael Walker design was produced, featuring black almite coated aluminum handles. In a 2005 Sprint run another variation with blue almite coated aluminum handles was produced.
Appearance in catalogs
The C22 Michael Walker appeared in the following catalogs:
- 1994 Spyderco (CF)
- 1997 Spyderco (CF, Lightweight)
- 1998 Spyderco (CF, Lightweight)
- 1998? Ironstone (Black Almite CX06)
- 1999 Spyderco (CF, Lightweight)
- 2000 Spyderco (Lightweight)
- 2005 Sprint Runs (Blue Almite)
Designer
Michael Walker
Extracted from a posting[1] by "sal" on the Spyderco Forum:
- "...
- HP Klotzli came up with the idea for a Walker/Spyderco collaboration. He also swanted to build it. It was his idea to
- use carbon fiber and he worked with Michael to develop manufacturing methods. I worked with Michael on the design.
- Michael is quite a genius.
- HP made the knives for Spyderco. We made the ATS-34 blades in Golden and shipped them to Switzerland. He
- developed the carbon fiber and titanium mfg methods. HP does great work.
- We thought about working with HP to make a slightly larger version of the C22 Walker. His wife Beah, had drawn a
- beautiful larger version by incrementally extending the pattern.
- ..."
Extracted from another posting[2] by "sal" on the Spyderco Forum:
- "...
- The Michael Walker C22. A Spyderco, Michael Walker, HP Klotzli collaboration. Early 90's.
- First production carbon fiber handle.
- First production nested Walker-linerlock.
- First production colored titanium.
- Only Swiss made production Spyderco.
- Custom made phosphure bronze pivot.
- The Carbon fiber came from the Sauber F1 race team.
- The knife was built for us by HP Klotzli.
- My wife, Gail carries one as an EDC.
- ..."
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
- Almite Walker CZ06PS Experimental Photos thread in the Spyderco forum
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
Not listed.
Variations
The C22 features a Walker Liner Lock and a spearpoint shaped blade.
Except for the C22 with carbon fiber handles, all variations (incl. CX06) were made in Seki-City, Japan.
The C22 with CF handles and titanium liners were made in Switzerland by Klotzli and each one is individually numbered. Two CF handle types exist:
- CF glossy (1-1500 engraved)
- CF matte (1501-? lasered)
There seems to be a tendency that earlier C22s with CF have glossy (shiny, polished) handles and later ones matte. There are also two types of engravings (lasered?) on the blade: The "Klötzli" put on earlier blades was later replaced by "Swiss Made". Several reports on the number of carbon fiber C22 produced exist (~1000, ~1500, >1500). C22s with an engraved number in the 1700-1799 range has been reported.
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Collectors club |
C22 | Black CF (glossy and matte variants) | PE PS | ATS-34 | 299.95$ (?), 455.95$ (1999) | 1994-1998, Swiss made | <1500? glossy, <500? matte | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
C22BK | Black FRN | PE PS | AUS-8 | 64.95$ | 1996-2000, before 2000: C37 | N/A | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-up | |
C22 (CX06) | Black Almite coated Aluminum | PE PS | AUS-8 | 79.95$ | late 1997, Ironstone (former SFO) only | 1000? | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-down | |
C22BLP | Blue Almite coated Aluminum | PE | VG-10 | 99.95$ | 2005 Sprint | ? | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-up |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C22
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements of the C22 Michael Walker CF:
Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
149mm | 84mm | 64mm | 60mm | 12mm | 2.4mm | 42g |
5 7/8" | 3 5/16" | 2 1/2" | 2 3/8" | 15/32" | 3/32" | 1.5oz |
Measurements of the C22BK Michael Walker Lightweight, CX06 Experimental 6, C22BLP Michael Walker Blue Almite:
Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
156mm | 92mm | 64mm | 60mm | 12mm | 2.4mm | 44g |
6 1/8" | 3 5/8" | 2 1/2" | 2 3/8" | 15/32" | 3/32" | 1.6oz |
References
- ↑ Posting by Sal on the Spyderco forum
- ↑ [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php?p=101534&postcount=14 Posting] by Sal on the Spyderco forum