C138 GrassHopper

The C138 GrassHopper is a small, clip-less folder that was introduced in 2010. The GrassHopper is part of the Non-Locking series.

Appearance in catalogs

The C138 GrassHopper appeared in the following catalog:

• 2010 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement
• 2011 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2012 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2013 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2014 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2015 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2016 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2017 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2019 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2024 Spyderco Product Guide

Designer

Spyderco

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

"Non-locking folding knives aren’t a new concept. They’ve been around for centuries without much change but continue selling among a sea of modern locking knives. The reason? While many knife buyers appreciate the traditional aspects of a non-locker, more want this type of knife because they live or work where laws prohibit carrying and using a locking pocketknife.

Spyderco perceived a gap between traditional slipjoints and modern locking folders and created a product line called SLIPITS. SLIPITS offer reliable and sophisticated non-locking folders that open with one hand, have a finger choil for comfort and safety and are conveniently accessible.

As the overall SLIPIT line expands, a subcategory of micro-sized SLIPITS with stainless steel handles is populating within and Spyderco calls them Bugs. The first Bug was matter-of-factly named, The Bug. Its non-locking blade is just barely over an inch long. Next up, a two-inch blade called the HoneyBee followed by the release of a larger one yet, The GrassHopper. Affable Bugs draw comments like “how cute” - a beneficial perception in a knife-cautious world but their size trumps the reality that they’re serious business when it comes to cutting.

The GrassHopper’s size is closest to that of a true penknife with its blade over two-inches. Its PlainEdge Cr13 stainless steel blade stays open when you’re cutting, held by resistant pressure at the knife’s pivot area. GrassHopper handles are chamfered with no squared-off edges to dig or bite into a gripping hand. The handle is also stainless steel with a laser engraved Spyderco bug and enough blank area for a small amount of engraving or customization as jewelry or a gift item. Handle lanyard-hole welcomes a chain for wear around a neck or a keychain." The C138 GrassHopper in Spyderco's online catalog

Variations

The C138 GrassHopper is made in China.

SKU	Handle	Edge(s)	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
C138	Stainless Steel	PE	Sandvik 12C27	2010-	19.95$ (2010)		N/A	Full Flat	No clip	N/A	Main
SSC138STONE-JET	Stainless Steel/Stone	PE	Sandvik 12C27	2014	152.95$ (2014)	Santa Fe Stoneworks custom, "Jet" (black amber) with white stone stripe.	Limited	Full Flat	No clip	N/A
C138BK	Stainless Steel	PE	Black oxide-coated Sandvik 12C27	2020-2023	$46.00 (2023)		N/A	Full Flat	No clip	N/A	Main

Most collectible variation

Questions regarding collecting the C138

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C138 GrassHopper:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C138	128mm	70mm	59mm	52mm	7mm	2.25mm	39g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C138 GrassHopper:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C138	5 1/32"	2 3/4"	2 5/16"	2 1/16"	9/32"	5/64"	1.4oz