Police Knife Generation 2

Police Knife Generation 3

Model Name: Police
Model Reference: C07
Designer: Sal Glesser
MSRP: $65.95 (1986), $209.95 (2009)
Description: When the Spyderco Police Knife was released, it had the longest blade to handle ratio of any folding knife at the time. Extremely thin and designed with law enforcement in mind, the Police continues to be an excellent choice for EDC along with the Military.

There are 3 generations of Police, with the first generation and second generation being very similar. Major differences include the position of the lock back mechanism and the bevelling of the stainless steel handles on generation 2 models. The latest generation (3) of Police came out in 2008 features re-profiled G-10 handle and blade along with a full flat grind. Picture a lock back version of the military.

Generation 1

Blade Length: 4 1/8″
Closed Length: 5 5/16″
Overall Length: 9 1/2″
Weight: 5.45oz

Blade Material: ATS-55
Blade Finish: Satin
Blade Grind: Hollow Grind
Handle Material: Stainless Steel
Locking Mechanism: Lock Back

Years Produced: 1984-1990
Manufacture Location: Seki City Japan

Variations:
C07P – Plain Edge
C07S – Spyderedge

Generation 2

Blade Length: 4 1/8″
Closed Length: 5 5/16″
Overall Length: 9 1/2″
Weight: 5.6oz (SS), 3.4oz (G10)

Blade Material: ATS-55, VG-10
Blade Finish: Satin
Blade Grind: Hollow Grind
Handle Material: Stainless Steel, G-10
Locking Mechanism: Lock Back

Years Produced: 1991-2008
Manufacture Location: Seki-City Japan

Variations:
C07P – Plain Edge
C07S – Spyderedge
C07GP – Plain Edge, G10, Full Flat Grind
C07GS – Spyderedge, G10, Full Flat Grind

Generation 3

Blade Length: 4 3/8″
Closed Length: 5 9/16″
Overall Length: 9 7/8″
Weight: 5oz

Blade Material: VG-10
Blade Finish: Satin
Blade Grind: Full Flat Grind
Handle Material: Black G-10
Locking Mechanism: Lock Back

Years Produced: 2008-Current
Manufacture Location: Seki-City Japan

Variations:
C07GP3 – Plain Edge
C07GS3 – Spyderedge

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