C218 Opus
The C218 Opus is Spyderco's second collaboration with Ulrich Hennicke.
Appearance in catalogs
The C218 Opus appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2017 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
Ulrich Hennicke
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C218 Opus:
"Designed by noted German knifemaker Ulrich Hennicke, the Opus is a versatile, all-purpose folding knife that harmoniously balances Hennicke’s distinctive personal design style and Spyderco’s unmistakably classic lines. Its broad, PlainEdge™ blade is crafted from premium CPM® S30V® particle metallurgy stainless steel and features a full-flat grind that offers both strength and low-friction cutting performance. The blade’s oversized Trademark Round Hole™ is fully accessible with either hand and allows quick, positive one-handed opening. An impressive blend of style and function, the handle’s advanced ergonomic design and textured G-10 scales support a variety of grip styles and ensure superior control and comfort, even during prolonged use. Its open-backed construction and skeletonized full stainless steel liners keep the knife’s weight to a minimum while providing a sturdy foundation for the high-strength LinerLock mechanism. To allow convenient carry and keep the knife poised for immediate access, the Opus features a four-position hourglass clip that supports both left and right-side tip-up and tip-down carry."
The C218 Opus in https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C218G/1071 Spyderco's online catalog].
Variations
The C218 Opus is made in Japan and has:
- Walker Liner Lock
- Open back construction
- Skeletonized full stainless steel liners
- Lanyard hole
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C218G | Textured black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | Sept. 2017-Sept. 2019 | $334.95 (2018), $335.00 (2019) | Regular production | Full Flat | Black hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main |
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C218 Opus:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C218G | 225mm | 129mm | 95mm | 90mm | 14mm | 3.0mm | 119g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C218 Opus:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C218G | 8.84" | 5.09" | 3.75" | 3.53" | 0.55" | 0.118" | 4.2oz |
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