FB52 Shelter Cove
The FB52 Shelter Cove is a filet knife, designed by Phil Wilson.
Appearance in catalogs
The FB52 Shelter Cove appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
Phil Wilson
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
- Shelter Cove and 8CR17MOV, posted by Saucerito.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
FB52 Shelter Cove
Phil Wilson is truly unique among custom knifemakers. In addition to his consummate skills as a craftsman, he is also a passionate outdoorsman with a deep understanding of the design dynamics of high-performance hunting and fishing knives. One of his most popular custom designs is the Shelter Cove™—the filet knife of choice of many savvy fishermen worldwide. Now Spyderco is proud to offer an affordable production version of this highly refined design. Its blade is crafted from 8Cr17MoV stainless steel and painstakingly full-flat ground to offer exceptionally thin edge geometry and a uniform distal taper. Expertly heat treated for the optimal balance of edge retention and flexibility, it also features full-tang construction, contoured G-10 handle scales, and an oversized lanyard hole. A faithful rendition of Wilson’s coveted custom design, our Shelter Cove comes complete with a beautifully crafted genuine leather sheath with a belt loop.[1]
Variations
The FB52 Shelter Cove is made in China and features:
- a Drop Point Blade
- a deep finger choil
- lanyard hole in the handle
| SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Sheath | Clip | Collectors club |
| FB52GP | Black G-10 | PE | 8Cr17MoV | 2025 - | $120.00 (2025) | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Leather | N/A | Main |
Most collectible variation
The original FB52 Shelter Cove, complete with original box and papers in mint condition, is likely to be the most collectible version.
Questions regarding collecting the FB52
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB52 Shelter Cove:
| Variation | Length overall | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
| FB50GOD | 269.748mm | 146.812mm | 136.144mm | 2.2mm | 116.233g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB52 Shelter Cove:
| Variation | Length overall | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
| FB50BK | 10.62in | 5.78in | 5.36in | 0.088in | 4.1oz |
References
- ↑ The FB52 Shelter Cove in Spyderco's online catalog, accessed 29 October 2025
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