Can anyone identify this model?
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Can anyone identify this model?
The reason that I'm asking is that, over the last year or so the blade lock has failed and will no longer hold the blade locked open making it unsafe to use. I can't see any dust, grit or fuzz in the lock that could possibly block the action so I think it's something to do with the steel/mechanism of the lock/spring. I love this knife and it's my favorite knife and the one that I would carry every day if it was still safe to use.
HELP!!!
Re: Can anyone identify this model?
C09 CoPilot
http://www.spydiewiki.com/index.php?title=C09_CoPilot
Sorry to hear about a lock failure; may I suggest you contact Spyderco’s warranty department about the issue?
http://www.spydiewiki.com/index.php?title=C09_CoPilot
Sorry to hear about a lock failure; may I suggest you contact Spyderco’s warranty department about the issue?
Re: Can anyone identify this model?
In case W&R can't fix it, there are several for sale on ebay. Not exactly cheap, but if it's your favorite knife, then probably worth the price.
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Re: Can anyone identify this model?
Looking at the photos on the wiki none of them match my knife exactly. There are no visible rivets on the handle, the tang markings are not the same on the only photo that shows a plain, unriveted handle. the handle also seems a bit slimmer than the images on the wiki. The clip is different on every image that shows a clip, mine is narrower, tapering down to the indent and it has the Spider near the top of the clip, near the three screws that hold the clip in place.
Re: Can anyone identify this model?
Hi Markhayesdesign,
Welcome to our forum.
The knife is a CoPilot. It was designed in the 80's to be able to carry a knife on an airplane to a safari in Africa, use it to process your game and fly home with it. If fact more than a few had done exactly that. Early models had a brass liner and were made with "G2" blade steel (Gingami 1). Then the brass liners were dropped. We made an aluminum version that had a different clip. This was the model used to make the collection of "Divers" knives that we made for DEMA back in the late 80' and early 90's.
sal
Welcome to our forum.
The knife is a CoPilot. It was designed in the 80's to be able to carry a knife on an airplane to a safari in Africa, use it to process your game and fly home with it. If fact more than a few had done exactly that. Early models had a brass liner and were made with "G2" blade steel (Gingami 1). Then the brass liners were dropped. We made an aluminum version that had a different clip. This was the model used to make the collection of "Divers" knives that we made for DEMA back in the late 80' and early 90's.
sal
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Re: Can anyone identify this model?
Hi Sal,
Do you know if the locking mechanism can be repaired under warranty for a knife of this vintage?
Do you know if the locking mechanism can be repaired under warranty for a knife of this vintage?
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Contact Customer Service. If you do send it in send a note saying it has sentimental value to be safe.
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Re: Can anyone identify this model?
Hi Mark,
It's hard to determine without examining the knife. Wear does exist. You would have to send it to our customer service department.
sal
It's hard to determine without examining the knife. Wear does exist. You would have to send it to our customer service department.
sal
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Re: Can anyone identify this model?
markhayesdesign:
Did you ever end up sending this in to Spyderco W&R? If so, what was the verdict?
Just curious. Sounds like possibly a broken or damaged lockspring or significant wear on the lock.
Did you ever end up sending this in to Spyderco W&R? If so, what was the verdict?
Just curious. Sounds like possibly a broken or damaged lockspring or significant wear on the lock.
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Looking for: C04 Executive plain edge, C09 CoPilot plain edge with brass liners and a G-2 marked blade
C09 CoPilots My Specialty
Integrity is Being Good Even if No One is WatchingTM
Looking for: C04 Executive plain edge, C09 CoPilot plain edge with brass liners and a G-2 marked blade