old spyderco?

[the-0]

hey guys. i recently got a spyderco from my friend. it was his dads and i would like to know what model it is and if it is old.

specs:
all metal construcrion
back lock
blade length around 2 13/16
overall length 7 5/8
spydie hole
blade stamped spyderco and seki japan
no jimping
metal pocket cip coming out of handle
patent # 4347665

i will have pics up soon. thanks!

[Spyderbro]

Smell like a Economy to me...

[jossta]

Like this?

[rycen]

If the clip is part of the scale it is an economy.

[The Deacon]

If the clip is part of the scale it is an economy.

Exactly. The Economy was the only model ever to use that style clip. So, if the clip side looks like the middle knife in this picture, it's definitely an Economy, which was the original version of the Standard, and would have been made in the mid 80's.

[Spyderbro]

When did the Economy change it's name to Standard? With the clip change?

[The Deacon]

When did the Economy change it's name to Standard? With the clip change?

Not exactly. The Economy was originally called the Standard. However, when the upgraded version with the three screw clip was introduced it became the Standard and the original version with the punched out clip was relabeled the Economy.

[Lord vader]

hey guys. i recently got a spyderco from my friend. it was his dads and i would like to know what model it is and if it is old.

specs:
all metal construcrion
back lock
blade length around 2 13/16
overall length 7 5/8
spydie hole
blade stamped spyderco and seki japan
no jimping
metal pocket cip coming out of handle
patent # 4347665

i will have pics up soon. thanks!

Here is some information that you might find helpful.http://www.google.com/patents?id=Puo...347665&f=false

[Lord vader]

I forgot to add that you have the C01 Worker model.

[Spyderbro]

huh !?! Worker !?! No...I have a worker !

[jossta]

If he does in fact have a worker, one heck of a score.

[Simple Man]

metal pocket cip coming out of handle

I'm calling Economy until I see a pic.

[the-0]

i am convinced this is an economy. it matches up with everthing that was said exept that instead of saying seki city japan it just says seki-city. does this matter? also im guessing its not worth anything.

[Simple Man]

Na, it is still worth a bit. If in good shape probably $30-$50.

Pics would help

[the-0]

well i wasnt planning to sell it just wanted to see. it is in kinda bad shape. there is a little rust in side it and the blade has some weird residue that wont come off and looks like it ate the blade a little? it functions great tho. how should i get that rust off?

[razorsharp]

go to your local auto shop or hardware store and get some metal polish and a buffing wheel that can fit on a drill or grinder, you can still use the polish without the wheel, use it on the blade (AWAY FROM EDGE) and on the handle and it will take away the scuffs and surface patina and make it shiny. put oil on the pivot, only a drop a side, or it will attract dirt, and put oil on the rust and it will stop it spreading.
Im guessing if you sent it to spyderco in colorado, theyd clean it up for a small fee.

[the-0]

ok. i was wondering i flitz would help get rid of the rust because there is rust inside the handle and under the integrated clip

[jossta]

Flitz should work. Spyderco charges $20 for a refresh, I think.

[the-0]

ok thanks guys!