C81 Para-Military

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The C81 Para-Military was introduced in 2004. It is two-thirds the size of the C36 Military.

Appearance in catalogs

The C81 Para-Military appeared in all annual Spyderco product catalogs since 2004 (older, newer).

Designer

Sal Glesser

History, mentionings etc. from the forums

  • Review by "The General"
  • Discussion about CPM-S30V vs. CPM-D2 as used in the Para variations
  • Disassembling/assembling was described e.g. here and here

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C81G:

"The most awaited mid-sized survival knife of 2004. When Spyderco initially introduced our Military Model critics claimed it too large and more knife than the average user needed. Likewise, fans enthusiastically heralded the knife's big performance attributes. We arrive at the question knife manufacturers often ask themselves, "How do we satisfy both worlds and create a mid-sized knife that acts, cuts and performs like a larger knife?" Our answer was the Para Military."

"The PM is two-thirds the size of the original Military Model. Its flat-ground CPM-S30V blade stretches 3-3/32" long with the Spyderco Round Hole generously sized at 14mm for gloved or large hands. Furrowing above the hole presents a positioning spot for the thumb that's texture, keeping slipping to a minimum. Nested into the G-10 scale is a top-seated Heavy duty rated Compression Lock. By inlaying (nesting) the lock we increase its strength without adding thick and bulky liners. The handle expands at the front and back for advanced grip retention, eliminating forward or backward sliding. All steel and curved to keep it pinned in a pocket, the clip attaches for right-hande tip-down carry. The ultimate mid-sized survival knife."[1]

See also C81GBK[2], C81GCMO [3], C81CMOBK [4].

Variations

All variations are made in Golden, Colorado and have

SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
C81GP Black G-10 PE CPM-S30V 2004-2010 199.95$ (2008) N/A Full Flat Metal RH, TD
C81GS Black G-10 SE CPM-S30V 2004-2009 199.95$ (2008) N/A Full Flat Metal RH, TD
C81GPBK Black G-10 PE CPM-S30V black 2005-2010 219.95$ (2008) N/A Full Flat Metal RH, TD
C81GSBK Black G-10 SE CPM-S30V black 2005-2009 219.95$ (2008) N/A Full Flat Metal RH, TD
C81GPFG Foliage Green G-10 PE CPM-D2 2008 189.95$ Sprintrun ? Full Flat Metal RH, TD
C81GPCMO Digital Camo G-10 PE CPM-S30V 2009-2010 219.95$ (2009) N/A Full Flat Metal RH, TD
C81GPCMOBK Digital Camo G-10 PE CPM-S30V black 2009-2010 239.95$ (2009) N/A Full Flat Metal RH, TD
C81GP2 Black G-10 PE CPM-S30V 2010- 169.95$ (2010) 2nd generation N/A Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Main
C81CFP2 Black Peel Ply CF PE CPM-S90V 2010 289.95$ (2010) Sprintrun 600 Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C81GBK2 Black G-10 PE CPM-S30V black DLC 2011- 189.95$ (2011) Black hardware N/A Full Flat Black Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C81GCMO2 Digital Camo G-10 PE CPM-S30V 2011- 169.95$ (2011) N/A Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C81GCMOBK2 Digital Camo G-10 PE CPM-S30V black DLC 2011- 189.95$ (2011) Black hardware N/A Full Flat Black Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C81GGY20CP2 Gray G-10 PE CTS-20CP 2011 219.95$ (2011) Sprintrun ? Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C81GBLM3902 Blue G-10 PE M390 Jan. 2012/Dec. 2012/??? 2014 179.95$ (street) Bento Box Shop dealer Exclusive. 2nd run released Dec. 2012. A 3rd run is expected in 2014. 800 (1st run) Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C81GPBN2 Brown G-10 PE CPM-S35VN 2012 Mar. 199.95$ (2012) Moteng distributor Exclusive Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C81GPOR2 Orange G-10 PE CTS-XHP 2012 Apr. 194.95$ (2012) Cutlery Shoppe dealer Exclusive 800 [5]. Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C81GPGR2 Dark Green G-10 PE CTS-204P June 2013 189.95$ (2012) Blue Ridge Knives distributor Exclusive, it appears that Knife Works acquired the whole run, as no other dealers carried the knife. Originally slated for delivery around June 2012, it was delayed by a year. The initial run was for 800 knives. An additional 400 were produced and released in March 2014. 1200 [6]. Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C81CFPE2 Peel Ply CF PE CPM-154/S90V Feb. 2014 $469.95 (2014) Sprintrun. First Spyderco to offer the CPM-154/S90V composite. There are plans to offer additional models using the same blade composite. 300 Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C81GFGP2 Foliage Green G-10 PE Elmax June 2014 199.95$ (street) Bento Box Shop dealer Exclusive. Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C81CFM4P2 Peel Ply CF PE CPM-M4 2015 $239.95 (street), $319.95 (MSRP) Knifeworks dealer Exclusive, one of three exclusives set to be released in: late 2015, early or mid 2016. 1200 Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C81GM4P2 Jade G-10 PE CPM-M4 2015 $149.99 (street), $217.95 (MSRP) BladeHQ dealer Exclusive, uses natural "Jade" G-10, which is a translucent green color. Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C81GPDBL2 Dark blue G-10 PE CPM-S110V Sept. 2015- $249.95 (2015) regular production Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant

Most collectible variation

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C81 Para-Military:

Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
200mm 121mm 81mm 74mm 14mm 4mm 108g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C81 Para-Military:

Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
7 7/8" 4 3/4" 3 3/32" 2 15/16" 9/16" 5/32" 3.75oz

References

  1. The C81G Para-Military in Spyderco's online catalog
  2. The C81GBK Para-Military in Spyderco's online catalog
  3. The C81GCMO Para-Military in Spyderco's online catalog
  4. The C81CMOBK Para-Military in Spyderco's online catalog

Pictures

C81GPGR2 CTS-204P Para-Military 2 C81GPGR2 CTS-204P Para-Military 2 clip side

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