C217 Caribbean
The C217 Caribbean is part of the Salt series.
Appearance in catalogs
The C217 Caribbean appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2017 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement
- 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2019 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2024 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2025 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Very thorough review of the SE Caribbean with leaf-shaped blade by Spyderco forum member Evil D.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C217 Caribbean
"One of the latest and most stylish additions to Spyderco’s growing Salt Series of knives, the Caribbean is unique in several ways. Its full-flat-ground, leaf-shaped blade is precision machined from LC200N-a nitrogen-beased martensitic steel that holds and edge extremely well and is completely rustproof. Available with either a PLainEdge or fully serrated SpyderEdge, the blade is housed in a vibrantly colored handle featuring scales crafted from layered black and yellow G-10. The intricately machined patteren on the scales not only creates a non-slip texture, it reveals the contrasting colors of the layers to create a stunning striped design. Skeletonized stainless steel liners nested within the scales anchor the knife’s high-strength Compression Lock mechanism, while a reversible titanium hourglass clip offers convenient left or right-side tip-up carry."
The C217 Caribbean (leaf) in Spyderco's online catalog.
Variations
The C217 Caribbean is made in Taiwan and has
- Compression Lock
- skeletonized stainless steel liners
| SKU | Handle | Blade shape | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C217GP | Machined yellow/black G-10 | Leaf shaped blade | PE | Satin LC200N | May 2018- | $254.95 (2018) | CQI update in 2020 to black hardware (pivot, screws, stop pin, standoff) for better corrosion resistance. | Regular production | Full Flat | Black Ti Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Main |
| C217GS | Machined yellow/black G-10 | Leaf shaped blade | SE | Satin LC200N | May 2018-end 2022 | $254.95 (2018), $310.50 (2022) | CQI update in 2020 to black hardware (pivot, screws, stop pin, standoff) for better corrosion resistance. | Regular production | Full Flat | Black Ti Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C217GPSF | Machined yellow/black G-10 | Sheepfoot blade | PE | Satin LC200N | May 2018- | $254.95 (2018) | CQI update in 2020 to black hardware (pivot, screws, stop pin, standoff) for better corrosion resistance. | Regular production | Full Flat | Black Ti Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C217GSSF | Machined yellow/black G-10 | Sheepfoot blade | SE | Satin LC200N | May 2018-end 2022 | $254.95 (2018), $310.50 (2022) | CQI update in 2020 to black hardware (pivot, screws, stop pin, standoff) for better corrosion resistance. | Regular production | Full Flat | Black Ti Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C217
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer: Q: Did Europe get this model released early? Y: Certain European distributors received their shipments mid-May, before US distribution channels.
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C217 Caribbean:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C217G | 217mm | 123mm | 94mm | 90mm | 14mm | 3.6mm | 119g |
| C217G_SF | 217mm | 123mm | 94mm | 93mm | 14mm | 3.6mm | 119g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C217 Caribbean:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C217G | 8.54" | 4.84" | 3.70" | 3.55" | 0.55" | 0.141" | 4.2oz |
| C217G_SF | 8.54" | 4.84" | 3.70" | 3.67" | 0.55" | 0.141" | 4.2oz |
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