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Vintage 1st Generation Spyderco Military C36GS (ATS-34) – Complete Collector's Package (10/97)Up for sale/sale is a highly collectible, first-generation piece of Spyderco history: a vintage **Spyderco Military C36GS** featuring the legendary **ATS-34 steel blade** and full **SpyderEdge serrations**. Manufactured in Golden, Colorado, this specific knife features the rare transitional 3-screw pocket clip layout around the pivot, dated precisely to **October 1997** (10/97). What makes this listing truly exceptional is its complete preservation. It comes with its original vintage white/blue graphic box, original "Edge-U-Cation" paperwork, and the **original paper store receipt from Turner's Outdoorsman dated March 29, 1999**, providing unmatched historical provenance.### Knife Specifications:
* **Model:** C36GS (Military Gen 1)
* **Blade Steel:** Premium ATS-34 Stainless Steel (Two-line laser engraving with distinct diamond hallmark)
* **Edge Type:** Full SpyderEdge (Serrated)
* **Handle Material:** Coarse Black G-10
* **Pocket Clip:** Vintage 3-Screw layout with original stamped patent numbers
* **Country of Origin:** Golden, Colorado, U.S.A.
* **Production Date:** 10/97 (Stamped on original box flap)### Condition Report:
* **Blade:** The factory serrations are completely unsharpened, remaining incredibly crisp and aggressive. The satin grind lines show minor, faint micro-scratches from light handling and wiping down over the last 25+ years. There is very minor, natural age-appropriate darkening around the laser-etched lettering. No heavy use, no abuse, there is chipping on tip.
* **Handle & Hardware:** The black G-10 scales are exceptionally clean with great texture. The assembly pins and hardware sit perfectly flush, typical of early Golden hand-assembly. Missing one screw on back. The pocket clip shows surface wear. Lockup is solid.
* **Packaging & Provenance:** The original 1997 white graphic box is structurally sound with minor shelf wear and aging, featuring a perfectly legible barcode/date sticker. The paperwork is crisp and oil-stiffened. The 1999 Turner's Outdoorsman receipt is perfectly readable.
