Need help to identify 90's Spyderco

[KJKeyserSoze]

Hello all,

my first post here.

I have this, first hand, but when I bought it, there wasn't a box and no SKU. And I can't seem to find it on spyderco archives page.

Blade length is 2.1-3" , G2 Stainless from Seki City Japan

https://photos.app.goo.gl/67AoMGCybEXozK7G6

Your help is greatly appreciated.

In my 'collection',
this model,
Spyderco (C35SBK) PRCA 'Q',
Byrd Cara Cara rescue plain (BY17BK.
BYRD FINCH (BY11) - daily EDC

[sal]

Hi KJ,

Welcome to our forum.

Looks like a circa '84 model introduced originally as the "Clippette" and later changed the name to "Executive". There were a few later "evolution" models before it was discontinued.

sal

[SpyderEdgeForever]

Hi KJ,

Welcome to our forum.

Looks like a circa '84 model introduced originally as the "Clippette" and later changed the name to "Executive". There were a few later "evolution" models before it was discontinued.

sal

Will we ever see it brought back as a Sprint Run with new materials or very unlikely?

[Jazz]

That is such a cool little knife. Tip up would be nicer, but I love the shape.

[Doc Dan]

That is a very nice little knife, hollow ground and all.

[Supacede]

Does it remind anyone else of the old Tim Wenger model?

[araneae]

Does it remind anyone else of the old Tim Wenger model?

I would say the Wegner models were likely influenced by Spyderco. I believe he worked for Spyderco and he designed the Spyderco Mouse in the 90's I believe. He left to do Bladetech if memory serves correct.

[joeldworkin307]

I have one of these that I still use when I need a small, "nonthreatening" knife in an event or theater space. These are great office knives. Kudos on your find.

[Supacede]

Does it remind anyone else of the old Tim Wenger model?

I would say the Wegner models were likely influenced by Spyderco. I believe he worked for Spyderco and he designed the Spyderco Mouse in the 90's I believe. He left to do Bladetech if memory serves correct.

Ah, right on. I didn't know he was employed by Spyderco. I guess I dont know anything about him but I always liked that old model.

Funny how things work out.

[JD Spydo]

There are just so many of the older/original 1980s-1990s Spyders that I would love to see re-done with modern materials. New handles, new blade steels and modern Spyderedges would make many of the older classics come alive. I started out with the GIN-1, Full SE, Stainless Handled MARINER model and I'll always love that knife. I would love it with a newer/better blade steel, G-10 handle and a upgraded pocketclip. Truly I think it would be hard to keep them on the shelves.

The top of my classic Spyder wish list would be the C-01 Worker model with a complete face lift.

[KJKeyserSoze]

Hi KJ,

Welcome to our forum.

Looks like a circa '84 model introduced originally as the "Clippette" and later changed the name to "Executive". There were a few later "evolution" models before it was discontinued.

sal

Thank you Sal !

and thanks to all forum members. Hello !

I have left knife colecting for a while, and now am slowly going back in.

Top of my wants now :

1. Native 5 lightweight S35VN FRN
2. Chaparal lighweight CTS XHP FRN
3. Dragonfly 2 ZDP189

that should cover Golden, Taichung and Japan + Seki in my collection, right ?

KJ.