C267 Roadie XL

The C267 Roadie XL is a two-handed opening non-locking folding knife that is the larger version of the C189 Roadie.

Appearance in catalogs

The C267 Roadie XL appeared in the following catalogs:

• 2023 Spyderco Reveal Volume 16

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

• In this post on the Spyderco.com forum, from 3 November 2024, Sal Glesser reflects on the design background of the Roadie XL:

7 year old conversation. Just shows how new concepts can take a long time to grow, refine, mature and serve a the customer. I like to think of it as a "Safe Portable Edge". The blade is the same thickness. It does have a half-stop. It's not really a "Giant". blade length is under 3", 2-1/4" cutting edge, effective finger choil, safe, convenient, with a clip.

This is a concept that began with a knife legal for airline flights. Once we began working with models, it became obvious, that the concept in a larger size would be like a simple slip-joint that did't lock and was not one-hander, that would meet many legal requirements in this changing world, but still perform well when "cutting".

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C267 Roadie XL

"When the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) briefly considered allowing the carry of knives on airplanes again, Spyderco designed the Roadie™ to fit their guidelines. We created an incredibly popular modern expression of the classic penknife. Since bigger can indeed be better, the Roadie now has a big brother: the Roadie XL. It faithfully offers all the defining features of its smaller counterpart— including a non-locking “notched-joint” mechanism, a textured index-finger choil, and contoured, injection-molded handle scales. Its full-flat-ground sheepfootstyle blade is crafted from M398 stainless steel and features our distinctive “Double Dent™”—a pair of symmetrical dimples in the blade that provide a solid purchase for a fingernail-free two-handed opening. In addition to its larger size, the Roadie XL also adds a deep-pocket wire clip for convenient top-of-the-pocket carry."

Variations

The C189 Roadie is made in Italy and features a:

• Notchjoint non-locking mechanism
• Sheepfoot blade
• “Double Dent™” dimple for opening blade
• Lanyard hole

SKU	Handle	Edge(s)	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
C267BK	Black plastic	PE	M398	2024-	$115.00 (2024)		Regular production	Full Flat grind	Wire clip	RH, TU	Main

Most collectible variation

Any variation of the C267 in mint condition with original packaging and paperwork would be considered collectible.

Questions regarding collecting the C265

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C267 Roadie XL:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C267BK	165mm	95mm	70mm	59mm		2.8mm	43g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C267 Roadie XL:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C267BK	6.51"	3.76"	2.74"	2.31"		0.108"	1.5oz

Pictures

The C267 Roadie XL, open and closed.

Related

• C189 Roadie