C59 Eduard Bradichansky Shabaria

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The C59 Eduard Bradichansky Shabaria was introduced in 1999 and discontinued in 2003.

The C59 Shabaria was Spyderco's first in a series of ethnic inspired knives. Nomads in the Jordan River Valley have carried a knife called a Shabaria. The design of the C59 is inspired by these knives.

Appearance in catalogs

The C59 Shabaria appeared in the following (catalogs):

  • 1999 Spyderco Products
  • 2000 Spyderco Products
  • 2001 Spyderco Products
  • 2002 Spyderco Products

Designer

Eduard Bradichansky

Eduard Bradichansky mark

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

  • Interesting thread and pictures of the Shabaria, including historic information: Shabaria!

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

Not listed.

Variations

The C59 Shabaria is made in Seki-City, Japan and has a

SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
C59BMP Black Micarta PE VG-10 1999-2001 143.95$ (1999-2001) closed back, riveted N/A Hollow Metal RH, TD
C59BMPS Black Micarta PS VG-10 1999-2001 143.95$ (1999-2001) closed back, riveted N/A Hollow Metal RH, TD
C59BMP Black Micarta PE VG-10 2002 150.95$ (2002) open back, screwed N/A Hollow Metal RH, TD

Most collectible variation

Questions regarding collecting the C59

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C59 Shabaria:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C59 219mm 122mm 97mm 93mm 12mm 2.5mm 94g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C59 Shabaria:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C59 8 5/8" 4 3/4" 3 7/8" 3 5/8" 1/2" 3/32" 3.33oz

References


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Related Articles

Pictures

See e.g. this Shabaria thread on the Spyderco forums.

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