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The '''Mont-Bell Pirka Knife''' was a knife designed and made by Spyderco, exclusively for the Japanese Mont-Bell company. It was never part of Spyderco's official line-up and never received a C-SKU. | The '''Mont-Bell Pirka Knife''' was a knife designed and made by Spyderco, exclusively for the Japanese Mont-Bell company which sells outdoor clothing & equipment. It was never part of Spyderco's official line-up and never received a C-SKU. | ||
==Appearance in catalogs== | ==Appearance in catalogs== | ||
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==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== | ==History, mentionings from the forums etc.== | ||
''Interesting story here. These knives were made by Spyderco, exclusively for a Japanese chain named Mont-Bell, which happens to have stores in the USA as well. They were not suppose to be sold in the US, but apparently Mont-Bell made a mistake and some were sent here, and sold." | ''Interesting story here. These knives were made by Spyderco, exclusively for a Japanese chain named Mont-Bell, which happens to have stores in the USA as well. They were not suppose to be sold in the US, but apparently Mont-Bell made a mistake and some were sent here, and sold." In 2006, someone mentioned it on this Forum. Spyderco put a stop to the selling of it.'' <ref name="Forum thread 1">Forum discussion thread: Montbell Pirka [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=91766]</ref> | ||
A review of the Mont-Bell Pirka Knife was written by Spyderco.com forum member ''Rob'', and reposted by ''Dr. Snubnose'' in [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?t=23509#p280721 this post]. <ref name="Forum thread 2">Forum discussion thread: How fast can you i.d. them?"[https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?t=23509#p280721]</ref> | A review of the Mont-Bell Pirka Knife was written by Spyderco.com forum member ''Rob'', and reposted by ''Dr. Snubnose'' in [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?t=23509#p280721 this post]. <ref name="Forum thread 2">Forum discussion thread: How fast can you i.d. them?"[https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?t=23509#p280721]</ref> | ||
Also see: | Also see: | ||
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==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
The Mont-Bell Pirka Knife was made in | The Mont-Bell Pirka Knife was made in Japan and features a: | ||
* [Back Lock]] | * [Back Lock]] | ||
* [[Leaf Blade]] shape | * [[Leaf Shaped Blade]] shape | ||
{|{{Articletable}} | {|{{Articletable}} | ||
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|valign="top" |[[AUS-8]] | |valign="top" |[[AUS-8]] | ||
|valign="top" |? - 2006 | |valign="top" |? - 2006 | ||
|valign="top" |$69.00 ( | |valign="top" |$69.00 (2006) | ||
|valign="top" | | |valign="top" |The Pirka Knife was packaged in a small white box with blue printing, with the knife's name in English. | ||
Other information is printed Japanese characters. The packaging features both the Mont-Bell and Spyderco logos. | |||
|valign="top" |N/A | |valign="top" |N/A | ||
|valign="top" |[[Hollow grind]] | |valign="top" |[[Hollow grind]] | ||
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Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to: | Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to: | ||
* What are the precise dimensions and weight? | * What are the precise dimensions and weight? | ||
* Can you share more photos of both the knife and its packaging for publication on this page? | |||
Questions with an answer: | Questions with an answer: | ||
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|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 170mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 100mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 73mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 63 | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 11mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 3mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 53g | ||
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|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 6.75" | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 4" | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 2.875" | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 2.5" | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 0.437" | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 0.125" | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|approximately 1.9oz | ||
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|[[Image:Mont-bell-pirka-ted-16032006.jpg|left|thumb| | |[[Image:Mont-bell-pirka-ted-16032006.jpg|left|thumb|320px|The Mont-Bell Pirka Knife, open and closed.]] | ||
[[Image:Pirka1.jpeg|320px|thumb|right|Mont-Bell Pirka, plain edge, with original box]] | |||
[[Image:Pirka_102.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Mont-Bell Pirka, plain edge]] | |||
[[Image:Pirka_103.jpg|320px|thumb|left|Mont-Bell Pirka, plain edge]] | |||
[[Image:Pirka_104.jpg|320px|thumb|left|Mont-Bell Pirka, plain edge]] | |||
[[Image:Pirka_105.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Mont-Bell Pirka, plain edge]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:37, 13 February 2022
The Mont-Bell Pirka Knife was a knife designed and made by Spyderco, exclusively for the Japanese Mont-Bell company which sells outdoor clothing & equipment. It was never part of Spyderco's official line-up and never received a C-SKU.
Appearance in catalogs
The Mont-Bell Pirka Knife never appeared in a Spyderco catalog. However, it had been featured in both catalogs and website of Mont-Bell.
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Interesting story here. These knives were made by Spyderco, exclusively for a Japanese chain named Mont-Bell, which happens to have stores in the USA as well. They were not suppose to be sold in the US, but apparently Mont-Bell made a mistake and some were sent here, and sold." In 2006, someone mentioned it on this Forum. Spyderco put a stop to the selling of it. [1]
A review of the Mont-Bell Pirka Knife was written by Spyderco.com forum member Rob, and reposted by Dr. Snubnose in this post. [2]
Also see:
- The 'Mont-Bell' Spyderco, posted by forum member Ted.
- Pirka/Pilica The controversial Mont-Bell (pics), posted by forum member zenheretic.
- Montbell Pirka, posted by forum member zenheretic.
- A few words on the "Pirka Knife"..., posted by forum member Rob.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
Variations
The Mont-Bell Pirka Knife was made in Japan and features a:
- [Back Lock]]
- Leaf Shaped Blade shape
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| FRN with Kraton inserts | PE, CE | AUS-8 | ? - 2006 | $69.00 (2006) | The Pirka Knife was packaged in a small white box with blue printing, with the knife's name in English.
Other information is printed Japanese characters. The packaging features both the Mont-Bell and Spyderco logos. |
N/A | Hollow grind | Integral FRN clip | RH, TU |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the Mont-Bell Pirka Knife
The Mont-Bell Pirka Knife in any condition and variation would be considered a collectible knife, since they were only available in Japan and it appears only a few were sold in the USA.
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
- What are the precise dimensions and weight?
- Can you share more photos of both the knife and its packaging for publication on this page?
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the Mont-Bell Pirka Knife:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| approximately 170mm | approximately 100mm | approximately 73mm | approximately 63 | approximately 11mm | approximately 3mm | approximately 53g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the Mont-Bell Pirka Knife:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| approximately 6.75" | approximately 4" | approximately 2.875" | approximately 2.5" | approximately 0.437" | approximately 0.125" | approximately 1.9oz |
