Info on Executive?

[toothed]

I recently acquired a small stainless steel folder which I believe may be an &quot;Executive&quot; based on the descriptions I found under the search function here. One side of the plain- edged blade is engraved &quot;SPYDERCO&quot; and the opposite side is engraved &quot;SEKI-JAPAN&quot; (there is no mention about the blade steel material). It's pretty stout and looks like a Worker without the false edge. (If it helps, the clip shows &quot;U.S. Patent 4347665 FOREIGN PATS PEND&quot<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>. The handle measures 3-1/4&quot; and the blade measures 2-3/8&quot;.



Assuming it is an Executive, I'd like to learn more about this knife. (I'm too cheap to buy &quot;the Sypderco Story&quot<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>. Production dates? Approximately how many made? Rating as a collectable? etc. Thanks.

[Clay Kesting]

I can't help with numbers but I do know that they were designated the CO4 and produced around 1983. Their size seems to make them quite popular with collectors.

Clay

"The trouble is that you think you have time."

[toothed]

Thanks Clay. Another thing I noticed is that the edges of the handle is not beveled like the other ss handled Spydies I own--this makes the slab look thicker when in fact it probably is of the same thickness. Also the ss surface seem to be more polished--almost mirror-like compared to my other ss handles. The knife came in a blue box with a yellow adhesive label with the printing &quot;1004R Executive serrated right hand&quot; (actually this is a wrong box since my knife has a plain edge). If this is an original factory box, it must be from awhile ago since I have not seen anything like this in the last few years. (Note: I've been collecting Sypderco knives since only 1999).

On the one hand, I'm hoping and dreaming that this might be an early version that is highly collectable. On the other hand, I hope it is not too collectable so I can actually use the knife.

[Clay Kesting]

I don't have my copy of &quot;The Spyderco Story&quot; at the moment so I can't check up on the handle edges. I know the original Workers were squared off but later ones were bevelled, however I don't know if the same applies to the Executive. I'll let you know if I find out more.

Clay

"The trouble is that you think you have time."

[toothed]

Thanks Clay. I checked the archives using the search function and saw a post by Sal stating that some of the Executives were made with &quot;chamfered&quot; handle edges (I assume that's the same as beveled) and some were not.

The more I handle this knife the more I like it. The high polish (near mirror) finish on the ss handle makes it look like a custom piece. With the recent trend towards smaller knives, I think an upgraded C04 Executive with VG-10 blade and ss non-beveled handle edges should be given consideration. The 2- 1/2&quot; blade should make it acceptable in most places. It is a size in-between a Delica and Dragonfly or Navigator.

[Clay Kesting]

Toothed,

I think it's already been done and called the Salsa <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.

Clay

"The trouble is that you think you have time."

[toothed]

Clay, thanks for the &quot;headsup&quot; I'll check out the Salsa.