C157 LionSpy
The C157 LionSpy was introduced in 2011 and is a collaboration between Spyderco and Lion Steel Knives.
Appearance in catalogs
The C157 LionSpy appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
Lion Steel
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Preview by N. Brian Huegel.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C157 LionSpy:
"Lion Steel Knives of Maniago, Italy represents three generations of knife manufacturing by the Pauletta family. The Spyderco/Lion Steel collaboration uses Bohler-Uddeholm Elmax blade steel for high edge retention and low maintenance. The blade is hollow-ground with a drop-point shape. The two-piece handle is a black G-10 front scale and a titanium back scale. Both scales are corrugated for enhanced grip and constructed with an adjustable pivot and scale screws. Its Chris Reeve Integral Lock is augmented with a Roto-Block, a pivoting locking mechanism that functions as a back-up lock (doubly locking the knife blade open in addition to integral liner), while also inhibiting the lock’s liner from overextending." The C157 LionSpy in Spyderco's online catalog.
Variations
The C157 LionSpy is made in Italy and has
- Reeve Integral Lock with Roto-Block
- Drop Point Blade
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C157GTIP | Black corrugated G-10 and Ti | PE | Elmax | Feb 2012- | 499.95$ (2012) | N/A | Convex | Metal | LH/RH, TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C157 LionSpy:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C157GTIP | 214mm | 117mm | 92mm | 90mm | 168g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C157 LionSpy:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C157GTIP | 8 7/16" | 4 5/8" | 3 5/8" | 3 9/16" | 5.9oz |
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