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(New page: The C86 Spin is an extremely compact and is one of Spyderco's LBKs (Little Big Knife). ==Appearance in catalogs== The C86 Spin appeared in the following catalogs: ==Designer== Spyder...)
 
 
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The C86 Spin is an extremely compact and is one of Spyderco's LBKs (Little Big Knife).
The C86 Spin is extremely compact and is one of Spyderco's LBKs (Little Big Knives).


==Appearance in catalogs==
==Appearance in catalogs==
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The C86 Spin appeared in the following catalogs:
The C86 Spin appeared in the following catalogs:


 
* [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2006SpydercoSupplement.pdf 2006 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement] (C86P)
* [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2007SpydercoByrd.pdf 2007 Spyderco Product Guide] (C86P, C86PET)
* [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2008SpydercoCatalog.pdf 2008 Spyderco Product Guide] (C86P, C86PET)
* [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2009SpydercoCatalog.pdf 2009 Spyderco Product Guide] (C86P, C86PET)
* [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2013MidYearCatalog.pdf 2013 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement] (C86GFBL)


==Designer==
==Designer==


Spyderco
[[Eric Glesser]]


==History, mentionings etc. from the forums==
==History, mentionings etc. from the forums==
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C86:
C86:


"''x''
"''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.''"


''x''"
The C86 Spin in [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=224 Spyderco's online catalog]


The C86 Spin in [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=40 Spyderco's online catalog]
See also:


See also: C86 Spin Nishijin in [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=890 Spyderco's online catalog]
C86 Spin Etched in [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=273 Spyderco's online catalog]
 
C86 Spin Nishijin in [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=890 Spyderco's online catalog]


==Variations==
==Variations==
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|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[VG-10]]
|valign="top" |[[VG-10]]
|valign="top" |late 2003-
|valign="top" |2006-2009
|valign="top" |71.95$ (2004)
|valign="top" |79.95$ (2006)
|valign="top" |Web laser engraved on handle
|valign="top" |Web laser engraved on handle
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |N/A
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|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[VG-10]]
|valign="top" |[[VG-10]]
|valign="top" |late 2003-
|valign="top" |2007-2009
|valign="top" |71.95$ (2004)
|valign="top" |94.95$ (2007)
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |N/A
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|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[VG-10]]
|valign="top" |[[VG-10]]
|valign="top" |Aug 2014
|valign="top" |July 2014
|valign="top" |139.95$ (2014)
|valign="top" |139.95$ (2014)
|valign="top" |[[sprintrun]]
|valign="top" |[[sprintrun]]
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==Technical information==
==Technical information==


Measurements (mm and grams) of the C86 Spin
Typical measurements (mm and grams) of the C86 Spin:
 
{|{{Articletable}}
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''SKU'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade length'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Cutting edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|-
|align="right"|mm
|align="left"|C86P
|align="right"|mm
|align="right"|105mm
|align="right"|mm
|align="right"|63mm
|align="right"|mm
|align="right"|46mm
|align="right"|mm
|align="right"|41mm
|align="right"|mm
|align="right"|?mm
|align="right"|g
|align="right"|2.5mm
|align="right"|38g
|-
|align="left"|C86GFBL
|align="right"|105mm
|align="right"|64mm
|align="right"|47mm
|align="right"|41mm
|align="right"|?mm
|align="right"|2.5mm
|align="right"|34g
|}
|}


Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C86 Spin
Typical measurements (inches and ounces) of the C86 Spin:
 
{|{{Articletable}}
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''SKU'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade length'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Cutting edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|-
|align="right"|"
|align="left"|C86P
|align="right"|"
|align="right"|4.125"
|align="right"|"
|align="right"|2.438"
|align="right"|"
|align="right"|1.812"
|align="right"|"
|align="right"|1.625"
|align="right"|"
|align="right"|?"
|align="right"|oz
|align="right"|0.093"
|align="right"|1.35 oz.
|-
|align="left"|C86GFBL
|align="right"|4.12"
|align="right"|2.50"
|align="right"|1.86"
|align="right"|1.61"
|align="right"|?"
|align="right"|0.098"
|align="right"|1.2 oz.
|}
|}


Latest revision as of 04:20, 5 August 2014

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:

Designer

Eric Glesser

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

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

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:


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.

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