C22 Walker/Klotzli Genome Project

[Appler]

Thanks, Senate. Those are indeed the pics. We've all seen a lot of pics of spydies, but those shots in particular are exceptional.

In that thread, Rycen mentions:

#277 -- Klotzli on blade, glossy scales...too bad the pics aren't available anymore, so we don't have any more info than that.

[JD Spydo]

Well I'm not a huge fan of Spyderco''s "MICHAEL WALKER" design. But I am a big fan of Klotzli's fine folders. I've looked at several of Klotzli's fine blades over the years and I truly have a great deal of respect for the company. But most of their models are not something that I gravitate toward.

But quality wise they do good work. I'm sure if you were to get the Great Spyder Factory, Michael Walker and the Klotzli knife company to collaborate I have no doubt that it would be a great product.

I would actually like to see Klotzli and Spyderco do another collaboration in the near future. I also loved the one that they did with Kershaw some time back.

[Appler]

#013 -- Klotzli on blade, glossy scales, plainedge, no spyder on clip, clip engraving upsidedown. Was on Fleabay.

[Appler]

#1620 -- no Klotzli, glossy scales, comboedge, spyder on clip and engraving right side up. Owned by our own forum member endgame.

[M.FREEZE]

#013 -- Klotzli on blade, glossy scales, plainedge, no spyder on clip, clip engraving upsidedown. Was on Fleabay.

It's not on eBay anymore... There were no bids and very few views. Within the last 2 days of the auction the seller posted a "make offer" option. #13 is now mine. APPLER described it correctly.

[80cj5]

First let me say hello to all, and thank you for letting me join your site. I recently purchased A Spyderco walker number 1225 with matte scales, no Klotzli on blade. Clip says swiss made, then has patent info and gold bug. I was wondering if I could get information as to a value on this knife. Its new in A black bag, and has never been used. Any info would be appreciated. It is my goal to sell this knife, to fund A project.

[tonydahose]

No Klotzli for me, I have wanted one but it just hasn't happened yet. Very cool lil project you have going here though, it will be interesting to see how many of these knives show up in this thread.

[SpyderNut]

I missed the boat on this one too, unfortunately. :o Perhaps someday I'll have the chance to buy one. On a somewhat related note, I did just win a bid on a NIB (new old stock) Walker off of the 'Bay this past weekend. Nothing too fancy; this is the basic FRN (or Zytel) version featuring the combo-edge. I'm still excited, though. :)

[DeathBySnooSnoo]

I missed the boat on this one too, unfortunately. :o Perhaps someday I'll have the chance to buy one. On a somewhat related note, I did just win a bid on a NIB (new old stock) Walker off of the 'Bay this past weekend. Nothing too fancy; this is the basic FRN (or Zytel) version featuring the combo-edge. I'm still excited, though. :)

nice one. Other than the fact that its a CE that is one of the few older spydies that I'm actively looking for...I've got the CF and the Blue Almite ones...congreats on a cool little knife.

[SpyderNut]

nice one. Other than the fact that its a CE that is one of the few older spydies that I'm actively looking for...I've got the CF and the Blue Almite ones...congreats on a cool little knife.

Thanks, 'Snoo. I actually just received the Walker yesterday in the mail. Haven't opened it yet, though--I'm saving that for Friday night. I'll post some pics here soon.

P.S. I've had my eye peeled for the CF and Almite variations for some time. Darned elusive, aren't they? :cool:

[M2P]

#1688
Shiny CF scales
Blade is plain edge
Clip has “US PATENT 4347665 FOREIGN PATS PEND” , “SWISSMADE”, and bug (side up)
Blade has oval:
Spyderco
Swiss Made
ATS-34
Walker

This is for mine I bought this year in second hand, perfect condition.
PS : pic later, when I'll understand why, now, I cannot connect my phone to my laptop ...!
EDIT : clip engraved side up

[Appler]

Hey, 80cj5 and M2P. Thanks for contributing to the project. Can you tell us about the engraving on the clips: when the knife is open with the blade edge down, is the engraving right side up or upside down? Thank you!

[80cj5]

Hey, 80cj5 and M2P. Thanks for contributing to the project. Can you tell us about the engraving on the clips: when the knife is open with the blade edge down, is the engraving right side up or upside down? Thank you!

Absolutely, with my number 1225 when the blade is open and edge down the engraving on the clip is right side up.

[Appler]

A couple more from recent fleabay auctions:

#1022 -- matte scales, combo edge, no Klotzli on blade, clip engraving right side up with bug
#1438 -- glossy scales, plain edge, no Klotzli, clip engraving right side up with bug
#607 -- matte scales, plain edge, no Klotzli, clip engraving right side up, NO BUG

[IG-88]

On SpydieWiki on th C22 page are some photos of #936

#936 -- matte scales, combo edge, no Klotzli on blade, clip engraving right side up with bug

[IG-88]

On this blog I found #863

http://kesportal.hu/2009/03/09/retrospe ... el-walker/

#863 -- matte scales, combo edge, no Klotzli on blade, clip engraving right side up with bug

[Appler]

IG, thanks for the sleuthing and contribution!

[IG-88]

No problem at all!

Also found these on Fleabay

#780 -- matte scales, plain edge, no Klotzli on blade, clip engraving right side up with bug
#1294 -- matte scales, plain edge, no Klotzli on blade, clip engraving right side up with bug
#1476 -- glossy scales, plain edge, no Klotzli on blade, clip not shown

A friend had one some time ago and this are his recollections

#19 glossy scales, plain edge, Klotzli on blade, no recollection

[IG-88]

Thx to 80cj5! Thx for helping me stike a nice one from my grail list :)

#1225

[IG-88]

Found 2 more on Ebay

#214 -- glossy scales, plain edge, Klotzli on blade, No Bug on clip
#809 -- matte scales, plain edge, no Klotzli on blade, clip engraving right side up with bug