C231 Parata

The C231 Parata is another design by Paul Alexander and it is the first time that Spyderco's patented Stop Lock is used.

Appearance in catalogs

The C231 Parata appeared in the following catalogs:

• 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2019 Spyderco Product Guide

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C231 Parata

"The iconic Native® has been a mainstay of Spyderco’s American-made product line for decades. Now all the highly evolved performance features of this incredibly popular design have been distilled into a compact gentlemen’s folder with a 2.5-inch blade. Its full-flat-ground CPM S30V stainless steel blade includes a prominent index-finger choil that flows seamlessly into the contours of the textured G-10 handle scales. The result is a compact, ergonomic package that still offers a full, four-fingered grip and excellent control. This version of the Lil’ Native goes a step further by adding our high-strength Compression Lock mechanism and a low-profile deep-pocket wire clip that is reversible for left or right-side tip-up carry."

The C230 Lil' Native in Spyderco's online catalog.

C230 Lil' Native Mid Back Lock

"The Lil’ Native Mid Back Lock takes the highly refined ergonomics of the best-selling Native® 5 and scales them down into an even handier, more compact package. In form, it is practically identical to its inspiration, but approximately 15 percent smaller overall. However, thanks to its ergonomic design and index-finger choil, it still provides a generous four-finger grip that allows it to perform with the authority of a full-sized knife.

This knife’s blade is precision machined from CPM® S30V® particle metallurgy stainless steel and is available with a choice of a PlainEdge™ or fully serrated SpyderEdge™. Full-flat ground for exceptional edge geometry, the matte-finished blade also features a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole™ that allows quick, positive, one-handed opening with either hand.

The blade is housed in a slim, linerless handle that includes textured G-10 scales, a stainless steel backspacer, and a broad-based four-position pocket clip with lanyard hole. Completely symmetrical in every way, this expression of the Lil’ Native design offers fully ambidextrous carry and operation and is ideal for both left and right-handed users."

The C231 Parata in Spyderco's online catalog.

Variations

The C231 Parata is made in Seki City, Japan and features a Leaf Shaped Blade.

SKU

Handle

Lock

Edge(s)

Steel

From/To

MSRP

Note

Number made

Grind

Clip

Clip positions

Collectors club

C231G

Black textured G-10

Compression Lock

PE

Satin CPM-S30V

Dec. 2017-

$180.00 (2019)

Regular production

Full Flat

Silver deep pocket Wire

LH/RH, TU

Main

Most collectible variation

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C231 Parata:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C231G	150mm	88mm	61mm	51mm	11.2mm	3.2mm	71g