C220 Polestar
The C220 Polestar is part of Spyderco's budget series and based on the Byrd Raven design.
Appearance in catalogs
The C220 Polestar appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Sal mentions some thoughts behind the design
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C220 Polestar:
"Designed specifically for budget-conscious knife users, the Spyderco Polestar is hands down one of the best values on the market. Inspired by the design of the best-selling byrd® Raven™ 2, it is also a shining example of “reverse evolution” in the Spyderco product line.
The Polestar’s leaf-shaped blade is crafted from American-made CTS® BD1 stainless steel and features a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole™ for quick, ambidextrous, one-hand opening. Its full-flat grind, PlainEdge™ cutting edge, and distal taper give it an exceptional combination of edge geometry, point utility, and low-friction cutting performance. Unlike the Raven 2, its edge extends the full length of the blade and does not include an index-finger choil. This maximizes the usable length of the cutting edge and allows powerful cuts with the heel of the blade.
The Polestar’s lightweight, ergonomic, open-backed handle features full, skeletonized stainless steel liners that provide outstanding structural strength and form the foundation of a stout LinerLock mechanism. To ensure a secure, hand-filling grip, the liners are capped with non-slip, textured gray G-10 scales. A strategically placed relief cut in the obverse side scale allows easy release of the lock mechanism and makes one-handed operation of the knife simple and intuitive. The handle also includes a four-position hourglass clip with a broad, triangular base that offers a choice of tip-up or tip-down carry on either side of the body.
Boasting all the defining qualities of a Spyderco knife in a wallet-friendly package, the Polestar sets a new standard in affordable high performance."
The C220 Polestar in Spyderco's online catalog.
Variations
The C220 Polestar is made in China (same maker as the Raven) and has
- Walker Liner Lock
- Leaf shaped blade
- Skeletonized stainless steel liners
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C220GPGY | Textured gray mesh G-10 | PE | CTS-BD1 | Feb. 2017- | 99.95$ (2017) | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome silver hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C220
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C220 Polestar:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C220GPGY | 198mm | 115mm | 84mm | 80mm | 3.2mm | 111g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C220 Polestar:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C220GPGY | 7.81" | 4.51" | 3.30" | 3.15" | 0.126" | 3.9oz |
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