C192 PITS Folder

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The C192 PITS was introduced in 2015 and it's name is an acronym for "Pie In The Sky".

Appearance in catalogs

The C192 PITS appeared in the following catalogs:

Designer

Mike Read

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C192 PITS:

"British knifemaker Mike Read is a school-trained Marine Engineer and a part-time maker who specializes in practical, highly functional, non-locking folding knives. Drawing its name from Read’s forum name on British Bladeforums, the “Pie in the Sky” or “PITS” Folder is Spyderco’s expression of one of his most popular designs.


The broad, clip-point blade of the PITS Folder is flat ground from Böhler-Uddeholm N690Co steel—a martensitic chromium steel alloyed with cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium. Its Trademark Round Hole™ clearly identifies the knife’s Spyderco pedigree and allows convenient one-handed opening with either hand. An integral guard at the base of the edge also helps prevent unintentional closure during use.


The PITS Folder’s solid titanium handle scales are skeletonized to reduce weight and increase the handle’s grip texture. They also form the foundation of the knife’s unique slipjoint mechanism. Long machined slots at the top of each handle scale create integral spring arms that are connected by a hardened pin. When the blade is open, this pin applies pressure on a curved ramp on the tang of the blade to stabilize it in the open position. This clever mechanism, together with the blade’s prominent lower guard, helps prevent accidental closure of the knife during use. The handle also includes a reversible deep-pocket wire clip that provides convenient left or right-side tip-up carry and makes both carry and one-handed operation completely ambidextrous.


One of the most robust and capable non-locking folders ever produced, the PITS Folder is a socially friendly, legally permissible knife that offers serious cutting performance."


The C192 PITS in Spyderco's online catalog

Variations

The C192 PITS is made in Italy and has:

  • broad clip-point blade
  • integral split sprint arm slipjoint mechanism
SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
C192TI Skeletonized Ti PE N690Co Jan 2015-Nov 2015 399.95$ (2015) Regular production Full Flat silver deep-pocket Wire LH/RH TU Main
C192TIBLP Skeletonized, blue anodized Ti PE N690Co Dec. 2015-end 2017 399.95$ (2016) Bead blasted blade Regular production Full Flat silver deep-pocket Wire LH/RH TU Variant

Most collectible variation

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C192 PITS:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C192TI 182mm 106mm 75mm 69mm 13.6mm 3.1mm 96g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C192 PITS:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C192TI 7.16" 4.19" 2.97" 2.70" 0.536" 0.122" 3.4oz

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