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.

Designer

Sal Glesser

History, mentionings etc. from the forums

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

"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]

Variations

All variations are made in Golden, Colorado U.S.A. Earth and have

  • a top-seated, nested compression lock,
  • a modified clip-point blade, and
  • a black metal clip, right hand, top down
SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip
C81G Black G-10 PE SE CPM-S30V 199.95$ (2008) 2004- N/A Full Flat Metal
C81GBK Black G-10 PE SE CPM-S30V black 219.95$ (2008) 2005- N/A Full Flat Metal
C81GFG Foliage Green G-10 PE CPM-D2 ? 2008 Sprint ? Full Flat Metal
C81GCMO Digital Camo G-10 PE CPM-S30V ? 2009- N/A Full Flat Metal
C81GCMOBK Digital Camo G-10 PE CPM-S30V black ? 2009- N/A Full Flat Metal

Most collectible variation

Questions regarding collecting the C110

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

Technical information

Measurements of the C81 Para-Military:

Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
200mm 121mm 81mm 74mm 14mm ? 108g
7 7/8" 4 3/4" 3 3/32" 2 15/16" ? ? 3.75oz

References

  1. The C81G Para-Military in Spyderco's online catalog

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