C217 Caribbean

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The C217 Caribbean is part of the Salt series.

Appearance in catalogs

The C217 Caribbean appeared in the following catalogs:

Designer

Sal Glesser

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

Very thorough review of the SE Caribbean with leaf-shaped blade by Spyderco forum member Evil D.


Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C217 Caribbean

"One of the latest and most stylish additions to Spyderco’s growing Salt Series of knives, the Caribbean is unique in several ways. Its full-flat-ground, leaf-shaped blade is precision machined from LC200N-a nitrogen-beased martensitic steel that holds and edge extremely well and is completely rustproof. Available with either a PLainEdge or fully serrated SpyderEdge, the blade is housed in a vibrantly colored handle featuring scales crafted from layered black and yellow G-10. The intricately machined patteren on the scales not only creates a non-slip texture, it reveals the contrasting colors of the layers to create a stunning striped design. Skeletonized stainless steel liners nested within the scales anchor the knife’s high-strength Compression Lock mechanism, while a reversible titanium hourglass clip offers convenient left or right-side tip-up carry."

The C217 Caribbean (leaf) in Spyderco's online catalog.

Variations

The C217 Caribbean is made in Taiwan and has

SKU Handle Blade shape Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
C217GP Machined yellow/black G-10 Leaf shaped blade PE Satin LC200N May 2018- $254.95 (2018) CQI update in 2020 to black hardware (pivot, screws, stop pin, standoff) for better corrosion resistance. Regular production Full Flat Black Ti Hourglass LH/RH, TU Main
C217GS Machined yellow/black G-10 Leaf shaped blade SE Satin LC200N May 2018-end 2022 $254.95 (2018), $310.50 (2022) CQI update in 2020 to black hardware (pivot, screws, stop pin, standoff) for better corrosion resistance. Regular production Full Flat Black Ti Hourglass LH/RH, TU Variant
C217GPSF Machined yellow/black G-10 Sheepfoot blade PE Satin LC200N May 2018- $254.95 (2018) CQI update in 2020 to black hardware (pivot, screws, stop pin, standoff) for better corrosion resistance. Regular production Full Flat Black Ti Hourglass LH/RH, TU Variant
C217GSSF Machined yellow/black G-10 Sheepfoot blade SE Satin LC200N May 2018-end 2022 $254.95 (2018), $310.50 (2022) CQI update in 2020 to black hardware (pivot, screws, stop pin, standoff) for better corrosion resistance. Regular production Full Flat Black Ti Hourglass LH/RH, TU Variant

Most collectible variation

Questions regarding collecting the C217

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer: Q: Did Europe get this model released early? Y: Certain European distributors received their shipments mid-May, before US distribution channels.

Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C217 Caribbean:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C217G 217mm 123mm 94mm 90mm 14mm 3.6mm 119g
C217G_SF 217mm 123mm 94mm 93mm 14mm 3.6mm 119g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C217 Caribbean:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C217G 8.54" 4.84" 3.70" 3.55" 0.55" 0.141" 4.2oz
C217G_SF 8.54" 4.84" 3.70" 3.67" 0.55" 0.141" 4.2oz

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