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:

• 2011 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement

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