C240 Smock
The C240 Smock is one of Spyderco's collaborations and part of their Flippers series.
Appearance in catalogs
The C240 Smock appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2018 Mid-Year Supplement
- 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
Kevin Smock
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Anticipation thread has a bunch of user reviews.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C240 Smock
"Kevin Smock is an award-winning industrial designer who is turning heads with his visionary handcrafted custom knives. Based on his SK23 custom folder, the Spyderco Smock translates his innovative style into a premium-quality production folder.
The hollow-ground blade of this knife is precision machined from CPM® S30V® stainless steel and includes both a Trademark Round Hole™ and an elegantly understated flipper opener. The flipper action is supported by a pair of special ball-bearing pivot washers and a dedicated secondary detent mechanism separate from the knife's lock. It is paired with a skeletonized handle featuring full stainless steel liners, textured carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales, lightweight, open-backed construction, and a reversible, tip-up pocket clip for ambidextrous carry.
The Smock’s most unique feature, however, is the button release on its high-strength Compression Lock mechanism, which allows the knife to be safely and easily closed without placing your fingers near the blade’s edge. Slim, innovative and distinctly different, the Smock truly reflects Kevin Smock's unique approach to knifemaking."
The C240 Smock in Spyderco's online catalog.
Also in Spyderco's online catalog:
Variations
The C240 Smock is made in Taichung, Taiwan and has
- Button release Compression Lock
- Skeletonized stainless steel liners
- Ball-bearing pivot washers
- Lanyard hole
- Front flipper tab
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C240CFP | Textured black CF/G-10 laminate | PE | Satin CPM-S30V | Feb. 2019- | $250.00 (2019) | Regular production | Hollow | Chrome silver hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Main | |
| C240GP | Smooth black G-10 | PE | Satin CPM-20CV | Mar. 27, 2020 | $175.00 (street), $250.00 (MSRP) | KnifeJoy dealer Exclusive | ~1000 | Hollow | Chrome silver hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C240GRD | Red G-10 | PE | Satin M390 | Oct. 2020 | $290.00 (MSRP) | DLT Trading dealer Exclusive | Limited | Hollow | Chrome silver hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C240GM4P | Jade (natural) G-10 | PE | Satin CPM-M4 | Jul. 2021 | $182.00 (street), $260.00 (MSRP) | BladeHQ dealer Exclusive | Limited | Hollow | Chrome silver hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C240GM4PBK | Jade (natural) G-10 | PE | Black TiCN coated CPM-M4 | Aug. 2021 | $217.00 (street), $310.00 (MSRP) | BladeHQ dealer Exclusive. All black hardware. | Limited | Hollow | Black hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C240BKALBKCWP | Black Aluminum | PE | Black TiCN coated Cru-Wear | March 2025 | The Knife Distribor Exclusive. All black hardware. | Limited | Hollow | Black hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C240
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer: Q: I see pictures of the Smock with a J-style clip and for right hand only carry. Did this ever make it to production? A: No. The clip was changed to the typical hourglass design and moved to accommodate both right and left hand carry before it went into production.
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C240 Smock:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C240CF | 202mm | 114mm | 88mm | 74mm | 9.0mm | 3.0mm | 105g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C240 Smock:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C240CF | 7.95" | 4.50" | 3.45" | 2.93" | 0.35" | 0.118" | 3.7oz |
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