Spyderco Meerkat – C64

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Model Name: Meerkat
Model Reference: C64
Designer: Sal Glesser
MSRP: $49.95, $109.95 (2012)
Description: The Meerkat is the first and only knife from Spyderco to feature the Phantom Lock, which is a hidden lock that operates by sliding the front scale downwards, allowing the blade to unlock and close. One of the criticisms of this lock is that it is easy to accidently disengage under harder use. This knife was initially made in the USA with 440C steel, and then Japan with AUS-6. The knife was also produced with a reverse “S” blade, similar to the Cricket. The Spyderco Meerkat was re-released in a sprint run for 2009-2010 in Blue/Grey FRN and VG-10 Steel.

Blade Length: 1 15/16″
Closed Length: 3 5/16″
Overall Length: 5 1/4″
Weight: 2.2oz

Blade Material: AUS-6, 440C, VG-10
Blade Finish: Satin Finish
Blade Grind: Hollow Grind
Handle Material: FRN
Locking Mechanism: Phantom Lock

Years Produced: 2001-2004, 2009-2010, 2012
Manufacture Location: Colorado, USA (440C), Seki-City Japan (AUS-6, VG-10)

Variations:
C64JPBK – Plain Edge
C64JSBK – Serrated Edge
C64PBK2 – Plain Edge, Reverse S Blade Shape
C64SBK2 – Serrated Edge, Reverse S Blade Shape
C64JBG – Plain Edge, Blue/Grey FRN, VG-10, Drop Point
C64JPBRG – Plain Edge, Burgundy FRN

3 Responses to “Spyderco Meerkat – C64”

  1. dave Says:

    https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=442

    ^looks like a sprint run that hasn’t been updated to your excellent site

    specs from link:
    length overall 5 15/16 in. (135 mm)
    blade length 2 in. (51 mm)
    blade steel VG-10
    length closed 3 15/16 in. (84 mm)
    cutting edge 1 3/4 in. (44 mm)
    weight 2.5 oz. (67 g)
    hole diameter 15/32 in. (12 mm)
    blade thickness 3/32 in. (2.5 mm)
    handle material FRN

  2. dave Says:

    noteworthy details for 2009-2010 sprint run:
    BLADE STEEL: VG-10!
    PRICE: MSRP $89.95
    HANDLE/BLADE: Blue/Grey FRN PlainEdge Drop Point

  3. spyderco source Says:

    Thanks for the heads-up Dave! I’ve added the reference to the site.

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