C194 Myrtle
The C194 Myrtle was introduced in 2016 and is a collaboration with Filip de Leeuw.
Appearance in catalogs
The C194 Myrtle appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
Filip de Leeuw
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C194 Myrtle:
"Designed by talented Belgian knifemaker Filip De Leeuw, the Myrtle combines distinctive styling, exceptional craftsmanship, and remarkable versatility to yield a truly unique folding knife. Its most unusual feature is its distinctive blade profile, which combines the extreme cutting performance of a broad, leaf-shaped blade with the enhanced utility and dexterity of a slightly hooked point. This shape allows the user to cut with power near the base of the blade and scalpel-like precision with the hawkbill-style tip.
Crafted from premium CPM® S30V® powder metallurgy stainless steel, the Myrtle’s blade features a full-flat grind and a PlainEdge™ cutting edge that offer outstanding edge geometry. It also includes a generously sized Trademark Round Hole™ that proclaims its identity as a Spyderco knife and provides a purchase for quick, positive one-handed opening.
The Myrtle’s handle construction pairs a solid titanium scale on the reverse side with a skeletonized titanium liner, a titanium bolster, and a solid marbled carbon fiber scale on the front side. The reverse-side scale provides a foundation for a high-strength Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism and is also home to a wide hourglass pocket clip that keeps the knife immediately accessible via convenient right-side, tip-up carry. The clip’s design also allows it to serve a secondary purpose as an overtravel stop for the R.I.L. mechanism and, like the handle’s other metal components, features a handsome, non-reflective stonewash finish."
The C194 Myrtle in Spyderco's online catalog
Variations
The C194 Myrtle is made in Taichung, Taiwan and has:
- Reeve Integral Lock
- Broad, Leaf Shaped Blade with a slightly hooked point
- Skeletonized Ti liners
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C194CFTI | Stonewash Ti/Marbled CF | PE | CPM-S30V | Feb. 2016-end 2017 | 359.95$ (2016) | Regular production | Full Flat | Matte grey custom | RH, TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C194 Myrtle:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C194CFTI | 218mm | 124mm | 94mm | 90mm | 12mm | 4.0mm | 145g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C194 Myrtle:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C194CFTI | 8.60" | 4.90" | 3.70" | 3.53" | 0.470" | 0.157" | 5.1oz |
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