Spyderco Peter Herbst – C53
Model Name: Peter Herbst
Model Reference: C53
Designer: Peter Herbst
MSRP: $179.95 (Ti), $174.95 (Al)
Description: The first knife that Spyderco has ever made in Germany, and designed by German knifemaker Peter Herbst. This knife was made in Titanium until 2000, after which it was made in Aluminum, without the Blue annodizing on the handles.
Blade Length: 3 1/16″
Closed Length:4 3/32″
Overall Length: 7 5/32″
Weight:
Blade Material: 440C
Blade Finish: Satin Finish
Blade Grind: Hollow Grind
Handle Material: Titanium, Aluminum
Locking Mechanism: Liner Lock
Years Produced: 1997-2002
Manufacture Location: Germany
Variations:
C53P – Plain Edge
C53PS – Partially Serrated
February 17th, 2013 at 9:06 pm
found this knife at a gun show for a steal. what timing for such a quality knife. i don’t believe the seller had a clue as to this find.