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The C80 Dodo features a short, [[reverse "S"]] shaped blade and a large, ergonomic [[G-10]] handle. Spyderco's [[Ball Bearing Lock]] was first used for the C80.
The C80 was introduced in 2003 and discontinued in 2006.

==Appearance in catalogs==

The C80 Dodo appeared in the following catalogs:
* 2003 Spyderco Products (C80GBL)
* 2004 Spyderco Products (C80GBL)
* 2005 Spyderco Products (C80GBL, C80GBK)
* 2012 Spyderco Product Guide (C80GPOR) - [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/catalog/2012SpydercoCatalog.pdf PDF]

==Designer==

[[Eric Glesser]]

==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==

* [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14027 Dodo review] by "DAYWALKER" on the Spyderco forum.
* [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36952 Dodo taken apart] by "cyberspyder" on the Spyderco forum.

==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==

C80GBL:

"''Spyderco has received endless comments about the Dodo's unconventional, unusual appearance. With a face only its designer could love, the Dodo fulfills many of Spyderco's design philosophies. It's a 'little big knife' that was 'designed in the dark' (and should be judged by its ergonomics) which we manufacture with top-drawer materials and features. Take our challenge -- put it in your hand, cut with it, then let us know what you think.''

''One of its curious features is its blade shape. Although the blade has less than two inches of cutting edge, the curved belly supplies big cutting capability and its downward-pointed tip is intended for detailed/fine cutting. The blade is laser cut from CPM-S30V stock, then hollow-ground with a swedge running from the tip halfway up the spine. To create a fistful of leveraging points, the G-10 handle is fashioned in a grouping of finger choils ending in a tail. The tail becomes both a pinky shelf and a striking tool. For the Dodo specifically, Spyderco developed the Ball Bearing Lock. It works by dropping a pea-sized ball of steel into a recess on the blade's tang, locking the blade open. Once in the recess, the ball is compressed by the open blade and can't move or wobble. A remarkably strong locking system, that rates for MBC and heavy-duty on Spyderco's lock strength scale. To unlock, pull back on the ball- accessible on both sides of the knife for left/right handed use. Flexible wire tension-clip carries ambidextrously, tip-up. Available with a black or blue handle. Made in Golden, Colorado.''"<ref name="current catalog">The C80GBL Dodo in [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=33 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>

See also:
C80GBK
<ref name="current catalog2">The C80GBK Dodo in [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=123 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>.

==Variations==

The C80 Dodo is made in Golden, U.S.A., and has a
* [[Reverse "S" Blade]]
* [[Ball Bearing Lock]]

{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''[[SKU]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Handle]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Edge|Edge(s)]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Steel]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[From/To]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[MSRP]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Note]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Number made]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Grind]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Clip]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Clip positions]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Collectors club]]'''
|-
|valign="top" |C80GPBL
|valign="top" |Blue [[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[CPM-S30V]]
|valign="top" |2003-2005
|valign="top" |124.95$ (2004)
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[Wire clip]]
|valign="top" |[[LH/RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]

|-
|valign="top" |C80GSBL
|valign="top" |Blue [[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[SE]]
|valign="top" |[[CPM-S30V]]
|valign="top" |2003-2005
|valign="top" |124.95$ (2004)
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[Wire clip]]
|valign="top" |[[LH/RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[Main]]

|-
|valign="top" |C80GPBK
|valign="top" |Black [[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[CPM-S30V]]
|valign="top" |late 2003-2005
|valign="top" |124.95$ (2004)
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[Wire clip]]
|valign="top" |[[LH/RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]

|-
|valign="top" |C80GSBK
|valign="top" |Black [[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[SE]]
|valign="top" |[[CPM-S30V]]
|valign="top" |late 2003-2005
|valign="top" |124.95$ (2004)
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[Wire clip]]
|valign="top" |[[LH/RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]

|-
|valign="top" |C80OR
|valign="top" |Orange [[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[CPM-S30V]]
|valign="top" |Mar. 2012
|valign="top" |199.95$ (2012)
|valign="top" |[[Sprintrun]]. Re-engineered with blind pin in backspacer and machined spine.
|valign="top" |1000
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[Wire clip]]
|valign="top" |[[LH/RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]

|-
|valign="top" |C80CFP
|valign="top" |[[CF]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[CPM-S30V]]
|valign="top" |Nov. 2012
|valign="top" |299.95$ (2012)
|valign="top" |[[Sprintrun]]. Re-engineered with blind pin in backspacer and machined spine.  White ceramic ball bearing.
|valign="top" |1000
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[Wire clip]]
|valign="top" |[[LH/RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]

|-
|valign="top" |C80GM4P
|valign="top" |Natural [[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |Satin [[CPM-M4]]
|valign="top" |Dec. 10, 2019 @ 10AM MST
|valign="top" |$209.95 (MSRP), $154.95 (street)
|valign="top" |Blade HQ [[Exclusive]]. Limit 1 per household/person. Sold out in about 5 minutes.
|valign="top" |Limited
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[Wire clip]]
|valign="top" |[[LH/RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]

|-
|valign="top" |C80GM4S
|valign="top" |Natural [[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[SE]]
|valign="top" |Satin [[CPM-M4]]
|valign="top" |May 2022
|valign="top" |$235.00 (MSRP, 2022), $174.95 (street, 2022)
|valign="top" |Blade HQ dealer [[Exclusive]].
|valign="top" |Limited
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[Wire clip]]
|valign="top" |[[LH/RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]

|-
|valign="top" |C80GPRDBK
|valign="top" |Red[[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |Black [[DLC]]-coated [[CPM-M4]]
|valign="top" |13 June 2025
|valign="top" |$199.99 (Street, 2025) 
|valign="top" |St. Nick's Knives dealer [[Exclusive]].
|valign="top" |625
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |Black [[Wire clip]]
|valign="top" |[[LH/RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]
|}

==Most collectible variation==

===Questions regarding collecting the C80===

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==Technical information==

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C80 Dodo:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="right"|C80
|align="right"|156mm
|align="right"|111mm
|align="right"|53mm
|align="right"|44mm
|align="right"|13mm
|align="right"|3mm
|align="right"|74g
|}

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C80 Dodo:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="right"|C80
|align="right"|6 1/8"
|align="right"|4 3/8"
|align="right"|2 1/16"
|align="right"|1 3/4"
|align="right"|1/2"
|align="right"|1/8"
|align="right"|2.6oz
|}

==References==

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== Pictures ==
{|
|-
|[[Image:C80GBKP_Dodo_103_(Medium).JPG‎|left|thumb|320px|C80GPBK Dodo, opened, front side]]
|[[Image:C80GBKP_Dodo_105_(Medium).JPG‎|thumb|320px|C80GPBK Dodo, closed, clip side]]
|}

==Categories==

[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Folding knives]]
[[Category:ClipIts]]