FB52 Shelter Cove

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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

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:

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

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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

Pictures

The FB52 Shelter Cove pictured with its leather sheath, designed by Phil Wilson.

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