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The M240 Chefware Carving Knife was part of a series of high-end kitchen knives that were made in the mid- to late 1990s

==Appearance in catalogs==

* 1996 Ironstone catalog

Note: ''Ironstone Distinctive Bladeware'' was the predecessor of the current Spyderco Factory Outlet store. The M240 also appears in scans of two other Ironstone catalogs, but these do not appear to be dated.

==Designer==

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

* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64330 Kitchen knife identification?], posted by forum member ''remnar''

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

'''M240 Chefware Carving Knife'''

''Whether Spyderco's new Chefware is used by the professional or the home chef, we're sure this kitchen cutlery will perform to a master chef's highest expectations. Certainly a classy gift by any standard, the French Cook's Knife, Caring Knife, and Utility/Pairing Knife all feature top of the line MBS-26 stainless steel. Each blade is individually heat treated, oil quenched, and ice tempered. They are then ground and sharpened by hand. The "out-of-the-box" hair-splitting sharpness of these blades will impress you. Wooden handles are riveted to the full tang for sturdy construction and an elegant look. Of course the Spyderco name assures you of the best performance.'' <ref name="1996 Ironstone Catalog">The Chefware line-up described in the 1996 Ironstone Catalog</ref>

==Variations==

The M240 was originally made in Japan, and:

* features a modified [[Drop Point Blade]] shape
* features an wood handle in a so-called 'french-style'


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|valign="top" |M240
|valign="top" |Black Wood
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[MBS-126]]
|valign="top" |1996 
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|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
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==Most collectible variation==
The original M240 Chefware Carving Knife, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.  

===Questions regarding collecting the M240===

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==Technical information==

Measurements (mm and grams) of the M240 Chefware Carving Knife:
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|-
|align="left"|M240
|align="right"|368,3mm
|align="right"|
|align="right"|241,3mm
|align="right"|2,38mm
|align="right"|235,30g
|}

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the M240 Chefware Carving Knife:
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{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
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|-
|align="left"|M240
|align="right"|14.5"
|align="right"|
|align="right"|9.5"
|align="right"|0,09375"
|align="right"|8.3oz
|}

==References==

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== Pictures ==
 

==Related==
* [[M120 Chefware Utility/Paring Knife]]
* [[M240 Chefware Carving Knife]]
* [[M300 Chefware French Cook's Knife]]

==Categories==

[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Fixed blades]]