C86 Spin
The C86 Spin is extremely compact and is one of Spyderco's LBKs (Little Big Knives).
Appearance in catalogs
The C86 Spin appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2006 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement (C86P)
- 2007 Spyderco Product Guide (C86P, C86PET)
- 2008 Spyderco Product Guide (C86P, C86PET)
- 2009 Spyderco Product Guide (C86P, C86PET)
- 2013 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement (C86GFBL)
Designer
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C86:
"The Spin may be the runt in Spyderco's Little Big Knife line of folders but scores points by combining compact size and workhorse attitude. Eric Glesser of Spyderco's engineering department created the Spin to be the smallest possible folder with the largest possible cutting performance and it had to be stylish. Its 1-13/16" (46mm) blade is high-carbon VG-10 stainless steel with a Wharncliffe profile. This shape offers a utilitarian long PlainEdge cutting surface and slightly rounded tip that works well when cutting with detail or even cleaning fingernails. The blade folds into a flat stainless steel handle that's laser engraved with a spider web. On the back of the handle is an Integral Lock®®. This LinerLock design modification was created by custom knifemaker Chris Reeve, using the handle scale as the lock's liner. With the back portion of the handle doubling as both handle and lock, the need for internal liners is eliminated and the knife can be manufactured incredibly slim yet strong. The Spin comes with a three-screwed stainless clothing clip that positions the knife tip-down in a pocket and also offers a way to money-clip your cash or attach to a necktie."
The C86 Spin in Spyderco's online catalog
See also:
C86 Spin Etched in Spyderco's online catalog
C86 Spin Nishijin in Spyderco's online catalog
Variations
The C86 is made in Seki-City, Japan and has
- a Reeve Integral Lock
- Wharncliffe blade
- lanyard hole
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C86 | Stainless Steel | PE | VG-10 | 2006-2009 | 79.95$ (2006) | Web laser engraved on handle | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome | RH, TD | Main |
C86PET | Etched Stainless Steel | PE | VG-10 | 2007-2009 | 94.95$ (2007) | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome | RH, TD | Variant | |
C86GFBL | Blue Nishijin Glass Fiber/Stainless Steel | PE | VG-10 | July 2014 | 139.95$ (2014) | sprintrun | ~1200 | Full Flat | Chrome | RH, TD | Variant |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C86
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Technical information
Typical measurements (mm and grams) of the C86 Spin:
SKU | Length overall | Length closed | Blade length | Cutting edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C86P | 105mm | 63mm | 46mm | 41mm | ?mm | 2.5mm | 38g |
C86GFBL | 105mm | 64mm | 47mm | 41mm | ?mm | 2.5mm | 34g |
Typical measurements (inches and ounces) of the C86 Spin:
SKU | Length overall | Length closed | Blade length | Cutting edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C86P | 4.125" | 2.438" | 1.812" | 1.625" | ?" | 0.093" | 1.35 oz. |
C86GFBL | 4.12" | 2.50" | 1.86" | 1.61" | ?" | 0.098" | 1.2 oz. |
References