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Latest revision as of 20:46, 12 December 2019
The C141 Balance is a small knife that, when closed, is symmetrical from side to side.
Appearance in catalogs
The C141 Balance first appeared in the 2010 Mid-Year Supplement.
Designer
Ed Schempp
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
Pictures of the prototype from the IWA show March 2010 (courtesy of Mr. Blonde, AKA Wouter).
Video of the Balance as a self defense knife.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
Balance is a state of equilibrium or equal distribution. In our case it’s an Ed Schempp folder that is symmetrically identical on both ends when the folder is closed. Odd looks aside, when held in the hand it’s ergonomically proportional and a natural fit.
The VG-10 blade is full-flat ground and arcs upward a radical curve with a deep finger choil. When the index finger is positioned in the choil, the cutting edge aligns with the forearm moving the blade’s weight back and the center of gravity toward the cutting edge where it responds like a natural extension of the hand.
The enlarged Spyderco Round Hole is dead center on the blade when closed and perfectly off-centered when open, positioning the thumb for flowing one-hand operation, justifying the name Balance.
Handle scales are gray carbon fiber and assembled with screws for cleaning and adjustment. Four-way, left/right, tip-up/tip-down hourglass clip, clips discreetly in a pocket. Piped lanyard. Symphonic fit and finish.[1]
Variations
The C141 Balance is made in Seki-City, Japan.
SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C141CF | Carbon Fiber | PE | VG-10 | late 2010-2011 | $199.95 (2010) | Originally set as a limited run of 600, it seems (not confirmed) that more were produced | 600? | Full Flat | Metal | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main |
C141 | Stainless Steel | PE | VG-10 | mid 2011-2013 | $124.95 (2011) | Full Flat | Metal | LH/RH, TD/TU |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C141
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C141 Balance:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C141CF | 113mm | 68mm | 49mm | 32mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 41g |
C141 | 113mm | 68mm | 49mm | 32mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 32g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C141 Balance:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C141CF | 4 7/16" | 2 11/16" | 1 15/162" | 1 1/4" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 1.4oz |
C141 | 4 7/16" | 2 11/16" | 1 15/162" | 1 1/4" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 1.1oz |
References
Pictures
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