C35 Q "GBC"

boxer93 · #1

Would anyone know who a GBC Q would have been built for?

Thanks

Chris

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J Smith · #2

Don't know about that one.Have you seen any Cabelas Qs.

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boxer93 · #3

Hi Jeff,
I've heard of the Cabelas but I've not seen one or a picture of one. I've actually been accumulating photos when I locate one(many from e-bay). I have pictures of 17 variations and one collection photo that actually has 17 in one picture.
I wonder if it's possible to find all 50 (an estimate)?
Chris

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J Smith · #4

I have had a Cabelas catalog that had them in it I will see if I still have it.If I do I will mail it to you.

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chinook · #5

Haven't seen the GBC Q
Butt here is a pic of the Cabela model (not mine)

Interesting, I just noticed that it is about 40/60 part serrated.

Edited by - Chinook on 7/26/2002 7:02:18 PM

jyork · #6

Hey Boxer93-
Let me know what p[ics you have and what you are looking for. Have about 30 different Q's. Be glad to help you with the pics. Might even be able to help you with some of the pics of Q's I don't have.
Jyork

boxer93 · #7

chinook, thanks for the Cabelas pic. Yes I've found that <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>co made many variations of the blade. I actually like the sheepfoot design. I even carried my WMO Q around for quite a while.
jyork, can you read work documents? If so I can email you my doc and you can see what I've accumulated. I'll actually be camping with the scouts tomorrow for a week so I may not reply until then.
Thanks for all your help so far. I'm actually hoping to document as much of the Q line as possible.
Chris

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jyork · #8

Boxer93
Shoot me the list an I will see if I can add anything to it.
Jyork

#9

GBC was/is a laser vendor for Spyderco. They special ordered an exclusive batch of GBC "Q"s for their business and employees.

Specialty "Q"s ordered from us were always exclusive, meaning Spyderco did not sell them to anyone but the company placing the order. Boxer93, this means your "Q" originally came from GBC.
Joyce

java · #10

Boxer93,

Man! If you've got one of these rarities - mucho congrats!!! Post a pic!!!

GBC is located in Lakewood CO. They do laser cutting and a variety of industrial welding and cutting services using advanced CNC milling techniques. Their home URL is: http://www.gbcinc.com/

Hope this helps!!

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boxer93 · #11

Thanks Joyce and java. I'll try attaching the photo from ebay. It's definitely a more unique one. Joyce, is there anyway to find out how many were made.
Thanks
Chris

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#12

Hiya boxer,

There were around 500 GBC "Q"s.

Joyce

boxer93 · #13

Thanks Joyce. How about another ?. Did <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>co have a minimum qty. they imposed when building Q's or just whatever the customer wanted as long as the tooling costs were covered?
Chris

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