C82 D'Allara Rescue
This model is named after New York City Police Officer John D'Allara. On September 11, 2001 Officer D'Allara entered Tower 2 of the World Trade Center to help the victims of the terrorist attack, he never made it out. Officer D'Allara was a life long collector and user of Spyderco Knives. In honor of Officer D'Allara's ultimate sacrifice Spyderco named their new rescue knife the D'Allara Rescue.
Spyderco would like to express gratitude to those who made the World Trade Center Knife a reality:
- Police Lt. John McArdle, (NYPD)
- Police Officer Jerome Kazlauskas, (NYPD)
- Police Officer Jerome Maier, (NYPD)
- Police Officer Juan Gonzalez, (NYPD)
- Jeff Silman, NY, NY
- Police Officer John D'Allara and Family New York
- Judd Evans, Evergreen, CO
- Joe Rodgers, Rodgers Wire EDM Service, Arvada, CO
- Darrell Lewis, Bodycote Metallurgical Coatings, Greensboro, NC
- The Spyderco Crew, Golden, CO
Appearance in catalogs
The C82 D'Allara appears in the following catalogs:
- 2004 Spyderco Product Guide (WTC, C82BK)
- 2005 Spyderco Product Guide (WTC, C82BK)
- 2006 Spyderco Product Guide (C82BK, C82BK2)
- 2007 Spyderco Product Guide (C82BK2)
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
World Trade Center Knife additional stock opportunity (2014)
Sal's info about D'Allara Rescue handle change from Spyderco Forums, 4 Feb 2015:
The first mold was made as the World Trade Center project. Then we changed the mold to prevent any more than the planned amnount for the project and created the mold that you have. Then we changed the mold a 2nd time to create the version with the oval. Then we changed the mold to make the handle thinner. Now we're making a run with the pattern modified (narower) and we'll use G-10 to make a slab version to test the changes, then we'll change the mold again to create the next version. [1]
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
World Trade Center Knife
"The tragic events of September 11, 2001 had a profound impact on the character of the United States. In addition to forever changing our way of life, they inspired one of our most unique knives ever produced: The Spyderco World Trade Center Knife.
Created in memory of NYPD Officer and Spyderco enthusiast John D’Allara, who was among the lives lost that day, the Spyderco World Trade Center Knife was developed to pay tribute to the victims and raise funds to benefit the loved ones they left behind.
The World Trade Center Knife was a purpose-designed rescue knife featuring a fully serrated CPM® S30V® sheepfoot blade and Spyderco’s patented Ball Bearing Lock™. Its handle was injection molded from fiberglass-reinforced nylon and included an inlaid, hand-finished silhouette of the New York City skyline. Painstakingly machined from steel salvaged from Tower 1 of the World Trade Center, these inlays ensured that every World Trade Center Knife is an enduring tribute to the lives lost on September 11th. All World Trade Center Knives were manufactured in Spyderco’s Golden, Colorado factory, individually serialized, and came in a custom presentation box with a letter of authenticity from Spyderco’s founder."
additional information for the WTC (2014) release
"The goal of the World Trade Center Knife project was to produce one knife to honor the memory of every life lost on that tragic day. All profits received for the sale of those knives was donated to the New York Police and Fire Widows and Children Benefit Fund. In the unlikely event that any of the World Trade Center knives had manufacturing flaws, Spyderco produced a limited number of extra knives to accommodate warranty or repair issues. These additional knives have remained in our archives until now.
To commemorate the thirteenth anniversary of September 11th, Spyderco is making all remaining World Trade Center Knives available for purchase. All sales of these knives will be made at the price of $400 per knife and the majority of the proceeds will be donated to 9/11 Memorial charities. Fewer than 100 of these knives remain in Spyderco’s archives and will be offered only while supplies last. Each knife is numbered and will include a letter of authenticity addressed to the purchaser using the bill to address.
Please join us in honoring the memories of those lost on September 11, 2001 and keeping them in our hearts forever.
Never forget."
The WTC D'Allara in Spyderco's online catalog
C82BK D'Allara Rescue
"One of New York's finest was an NYPD officer named John D'Allara. Officer D'Allara was a long-time Spyderco collector who owned and used nearly every model they've made. Sadly he was one of the many police officers who never came out of the World Trade Center on September 11th 2001. When Spyderco approached the release date of their new rescue knife, they thought it fitting to name it in his honor. The D'Allara Rescue brings to market a full-sized rescue knife designed with the requirements of LEOs and EMTs in mind."
"Like most rescue/emergency knives its rounded sheepfoot blade has no pointed tip. Evenly thick from heel to tip, the blade is hollow-ground VG-10 and comes fully serrated with a SpyderEdge. Its handle is three-dimensional and Bi-Directionally Textured on both sides. This makes for comfortable ergonomics and reduces fatigue while cutting long-term. Tucked inside the handle are rigid dual steel liners and a Ball Bearing Lock. The Ball Bearing Lock has a heavy-duty level strength rating. This means that the lock holds more weight per inch of blade than normal use knives. Comforting peace-of-mind when your knife could make the difference at an accident scene or on duty. Both the lock and the tension wire clip are ambidextrous. Pocket clip carries tip-up."
The C82 D'Allara Rescue in Spyderco's online catalog
C82BK2 D'Allara Drop Point
"New York City Police Officer John D'Allara entered but never exited World Trade Center Building One on September 11, 2001. Officer D'Allara was a life-long Spyderco collector who owned nearly every model we've made. In his commemoration and remembrance Spyderco offers the C82BK2 D'Allara Drop Point Folder. It presents the knife market a high-performance folder option with a premium VG-10 stainless steel blade and a hard-use rated lock system called the Ball Bearing LockTM. Its contoured handle is molded from impact-resistant fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) and patterned with grip-sticking Bi-Directional TexturingTM. Engineered to ergonomically fill the hand, the handle's curves and valleys generate less fatigue and discomfort when grasped tightly or when cutting for extended time. The drop-point blade is made with cobalt enhanced VG-10 stainless steel packing 3-1/2 inches (89mm) of cutting power. Pulling back on the ball bearing releases the locking mechanism. Fully open the folder is 8" (203mm) long and weighs 5.75oz (164g). Available with a PlainEdge or CombinationEdge blade. MSRP: $89.95."
"Please note, the "bronze" color that you see on the clip is intentional. The clips are actually heat treated (they are stronger and will perform better because of this). The heat treated wire clip is also more discreet in your pocket."
The C82 D'Allara Drop Point in Spyderco's online catalog
Variations
The C82 D'Allara is made in Seki City, Japan. and has a
- Ball Bearing Lock, and a
- Modified Sheepfoot Blade or Drop Point Blade
- Steel-lined handle
- bi-directional FRN (except WTC version, which has a spiderweb pattern)
- note: the WTC version is made in Golden, CO
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C82 W.T.C. | Black FRN | SE | CPM-S30V | 2004-2005, 2014 | $225.00 (2004), $400.00 (2014) | 2819 were made (one for every life lost that day), with the handles of non-sold ones (about 400-600) from the original run getting destroyed. Approximately 100 extras were produced and held back to cover warranty or repair issues, with the remainder of these offered for sale Sept 11, 2014. All knives are numbered (1-2819) and come in a custom crafted wood box | 2200-2400[2], +100 | Hollow | silver/bronze Wire | RH, TU | |
| C82SBK | Black FRN | SE | VG-10 | 2004-2006 | $79.95 (2004) | Sheepfoot Blade rescue-style blade. Collector's Club members began to receive these Nov 2003 (#018 has a date of 10/31/03 on the box) | N/A | Hollow | silver/bronze Wire | RH, TU | Main |
| C82PBK2 | Black FRN | PE | VG-10 | 2006-2007 | $89.95 (2006), $109.95 (2007) | Drop Point Blade | N/A | Hollow | silver/bronze Wire | RH, TU | Variant |
| C82PSBK2 | Black FRN | CE | VG-10 | 2006-2007 | $89.95 (2006), $109.95 (2007) | Drop Point Blade | N/A | Hollow | silver/bronze Wire | RH, TU |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C82
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C82 D'Allara:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C82SBK | 203mm | 125mm | 89mm | 81mm | 14mm | 3mm | 164g |
| C82BK2 | 203mm | 127mm | 89mm | 79mm | 14mm | 3mm | 145g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C82 D'Allara:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C82SBK | 8" | 4.938" | 3.5" | 3.188" | 0.551" | 0.125" | 5.75oz |
| C82BK2 | 8" | 5" | 3.5" | 3.125" | 0.551" | 0.125" | 5.1oz |
References
- ↑ Thread containing original comment can be found here
- ↑ Quantity of WTC knives produced and sold
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