Spyderco Assist – C79
Spyderco Assist I
Spyderco Assist II
Model Name: Assist (Rescue)
Model Reference: C79
Designer: Sal Glesser
MSRP: $82.95 (II), $112.95 (I)
Description: The Spyderco C79 Assist was made in two version, one with a carbide glass breaker (the Assist I) and one without (the Assist II). The carbide glass breaker added substantial cost to the knife, so it was made available without one. The Assist II also has a pointier blade, while the Assist II has no point whatsoever.
Blade Length: 3 11/16″
Closed Length: 4 7/8″
Overall Length: 8 3/8″
Weight: 4oz
Blade Material: VG-10
Blade Finish: Satin Finish
Blade Grind: Hollow Grind
Handle Material: FRN
Locking Mechanism: Lock Back
Years Produced: 2004-2005, 2008
Manufacture Location: Seki-City Japan
Variations:
C79PSBK – Assist I, 80/20 Partially Serrated
C79SOR – Assist I, 80/20 Partially Serrated, Orange FRN
C79PSBK2 – Assist II, 80/20 Partially Serrated
November 7th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Awesome site–thanks for doing all the great work, it really helps me to do my research for potential Spyderco purchases.
I did find one correction though–Assist is incorrectly grouped under the Liner Lock category.
Thanks again for all your work.
November 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Thanks! I’ve fixed it – Glad this site could be of use to you!