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The C248 Canis appeared in the following catalogs: | The C248 Canis appeared in the following catalogs: | ||
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oPDJOrzARkrhJf9opcSEzE0AAR4zeUBv/view?usp=drive_link 2020 Spyderco Reveal Volume 5] | |||
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zzsE1TZ-EV2vJ4t1NZQq-bOG_xygzoCh/view?usp=drive_link 2021 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VJIc1YrrgVarC4l4IH8V-7bb5cDmMvk8/view?usp=drive_link 2022 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_LENrXLm_BkB28TkKDNxIwPzRMqOuaOf/view?usp=drive_link 2023 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_GFtY-vUerke9RCetsz594-Jfjs6E_vH/view?usp=drive_link 2024 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zv8yeya5diDEJxD1rlZKW4POswQ4EPIU/view?usp=drive_link 2025 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
==Designer== | ==Designer== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:58, 27 August 2025
The C248 Canis is a folding knife optimized for personal protection.
Appearance in catalogs
The C248 Canis appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2020 Spyderco Reveal Volume 5
- 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2024 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2025 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
Kelly McCann
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- The heinous Canis, posted by forum member VooDooChild
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C248 Canis:
"'Kelly McCann is one of the world’s leading experts in counterterrorism, antiterrorism, close combat, and all aspects of security. His decades of real-world operational experience are clearly reflected in the Canis—a no-nonsense folding knife optimized for personal protection.,,
Its dramatic CPM® S30V® stainless steel blade combines a straight, Wharncliffe-style edge with narrow bevels, a reinforced tip, and a weight-saving mid-blade swedge to maximize strength and cutting power.
The ergonomic handle features peel-ply-textured carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales, nested stainless steel liners, a high-strength Compression Lock, and a versatile four-position clip that supports all possible carry options."
The C248 Canis in Spyderco's online catalog.
Variations
The C248 Canis is made in Golden, Colorado, USA, Earth and features a:
- Compression Lock
- Wharncliffe shape
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C248CF | Black CF/G-10 laminate | PE | Satin CPM-S30V | May 2020 - | $275.00 (2020) | Regular production | Hollow | Chrome Silver Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C248
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C248 Canis:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C248CF | 206mm | 120mm | 87mm | 87mm | 12.1mm | 3.0mm | 116g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C248 Canis:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C248CF | 8.12" | 4.73" | 3.43" | 3.43" | 0.89" | 0.118" | 4.1oz |
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