Spyderco Economy/Standard – C05

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Model Name: Economy / Standard
Model Reference: C05
Designer: Sal Glesser
MSRP: $29.95 (1986)
Description: The Spyderco Economy was designed as an economical user knife, with an inferior steel to what was being used by other Spyderco knives at the time. AUS-6 was employed, and a more affordable punched-out clip that was literally punched out of the handle material.

Blade Length: 2 7/8″
Closed Length: 3 5/8″
Overall Length: 6 1/2″
Weight: 3.84oz (original)

Blade Material: AUS-6
Blade Finish: Satin
Blade Grind: Hollow Grind
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Locking Mechanism: Lock Back

Years Produced: 1984-1994
Manufacture Location: Seki-City Japan

Variations:
C05P – Plain Edge
C05S – Spyderedge
C05 – Early 90’s reissue with a screwed in pocket clip.
C05GP – Plain Edge, ATS-55, G-10 Handled Version Released 1998-1999
C05GS – Spyderedge, ATS-55, G-10 Handled Version Released 1998-1999

2 Responses to “Spyderco Economy/Standard – C05”

  1. James Williams Says:

    Hi, I have something that looks like all these. But the knife I have the blade is half serrated. All the other variations I looked up and don’t look like the one I have. Can someone help?

  2. spyderco source Says:

    Well if its a Spyderco Standard with a partially serrated blade, then that’s what you have. Serrated and partially serrated are generally slightly less desirable than the plain edge versions.

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