C238 Paysan

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The C238 Paysan is one of Spyderco's collaborations and part of their Prestige series.

Appearance in catalogs

The C238 Paysan appeared in the following catalogs:

Designer

Peter Rassenti

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C238 Paysan

"The Paysan is an exquisitely crafted folding knife based on the custom creation of renowned knifemaker Peter Rassenti. French for “peasant” or “farmer,” the Paysan (pronounced pie-zaan) is, paradoxically, an incredibly sophisticated design.

Its uniquely shaped, saber-ground blade is crafted from 4mm-thick (.157-inch) CPM® S90V® particle metallurgy stainless steel and features a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole™ for ambidextrous, one-handed opening. The blade pivots on ball-bearing washers for an ultra-smooth action and is housed in a one-piece handle machined from solid titanium—to include its high-strength Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism.

A stainless steel interface in the lock yields a long service life and also functions as an overtravel stop. To keep the Paysan poised for instant access, it includes an hourglass pocket clip configured for right-side, tip-up carry." [1]


Variations

The C238 Paysan is made in Taichung, Taiwan and has

SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
C238TI One-pieceTitanium PE Satin CPM-S90V Mar. 2019- $800.00 (2020) Regular production Hollow Sabre grind hourglass RH, TU Main

Most collectible variation

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C238 Drunken:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C239 222mm 123mm 99mm 94mm 13.1mm 4.0mm 125g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C238 Paysan:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C238TI 8.74" 4.86" 3.88" 3.70" 0.52" 0.157" 4.4oz

References

  1. The C239 Paysan in Spyderco's online catalog

Pictures

The C238 Paysan, opened and closed.

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