C195 Positron

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The C195 Positron was introduced in 2015 and is Spyderco's second collaboration with knifemaker Brad Southard.

Appearance in catalogs

The C195 Positron appeared in the following catalogs:

Designer

Brad Southard

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C195 Positron:

"Designed by custom knifemaker Brad Southard, the Spyderco Positron takes all the best features of a full-service flipper folder and distills them into a compact, pocket-friendly format optimized for everyday carry. A faithful expression of Southard’s “Ion” folder, the Positron features a full-flat-ground PlainEdge™ blade crafted from premium CPM® S30V® particle-metallurgy stainless steel. Integral to the edge side of the blade, its minimalist flipper tab provides swift, reliable one-handed opening with the stroke of an index finger. In the open position, the flipper also serves as an extremely effective hand guard and a perfect complement to the handle’s ergonomic lines.

The handle’s twin scales are crafted from solid carbon fiber that is precisely machined, radiused, and polished to create an amazingly comfortable grip. They also house the nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners that are the heart of the knife’s sturdy LinerLock mechanism. To ensure an ultra-smooth opening action, the Positron’s blade and handle are joined by special ball bearing washers that greatly reduce friction and ensure a long service life. A reversible deep-pocket wire clip offers either left or right-side tip-up carry and strikes an excellent balance between subtle discretion and immediate access."


The C195 Positron in Spyderco's online catalog

Variations

The C195 is made in Taichung, Taiwan and has:

SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
C195CF Black 3D-machined solid CF PE CPM-S30V Oct. 2015-end 2017 279.95$ (2016) Regular production Full Flat Silver deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Main
C195GPOR Orange 3D-machined G-10 PE Satin CPM-S35VN July 2016 279.95$ (2016) Knifecenter exclusive Limited 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 C195 Positron:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C195CF 178mm 101mm 77mm 75mm 6mm 3.0mm 74g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C195 Positron:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C195CF 7.02" 3.97" 3.05" 2.95" 0.243" 0.118" 2.6oz

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