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"''Building on the legacy of our Mantra™ series, the fourth-generation Mantra™ 4 is a sleek, stylish folding knife with an exceptionally refined front-flipper opener. In the closed position, a tiny sliver of the blade’s tang stands proud above the spine of the handle. Despite its minimalist design, a stroke of the index finger against its textured surface propels the blade swiftly and reliably into the open position. Full-flat-ground from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, the blade also features a fully functional Trademark Round Hole™ and rides on ball bearing washers for an ultra-smooth action. | "''Building on the legacy of our Mantra™ series, the fourth-generation Mantra™ 4 is a sleek, stylish folding knife with an exceptionally refined front-flipper opener. In the closed position, a tiny sliver of the blade’s tang stands proud above the spine of the handle. Despite its minimalist design, a stroke of the index finger against its textured surface propels the blade swiftly and reliably into the open position. Full-flat-ground from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, the blade also features a fully functional Trademark Round Hole™ and rides on ball bearing washers for an ultra-smooth action. '' | ||
''The Mantra 4 is available in three configurations: one with contoured white G-10 handle scales and a satin-finished blade, one with carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales and a satin-finished blade, and an all-black version with a black oxide-coated blade, contoured black G-10 scales, and black-coated handle hardware. All feature a single stainless steel liner nested in the reverse-side scale that provides the foundation of the knife’s sturdy LinerLock mechanism while keeping it exceptionally slim and lightweight. The handles of each version also include a reversible deep-pocket wire clip and a lanyard hole. Together they provide a choice of left- or right-side tip-up carry and allow the easy attachment of a lanyard or fob.''"<ref name="current catalog">The C274 Mantra 4 in [https://spyderco.com/products/mantra%E2%84%A2-4 Spyderco's online catalog, accessed 22 October 2025]</ref> | |||
==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:28, 22 October 2025
The C274 Mantra 4 is a medium size folding knife that is a refined design following the C202 Mantra, C203 Mantra 2 and C233 Mantra 3
Appearance in catalogs
The C274 Mantra 4 appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Mantra 4 hype thread, posted by forum member zhyla.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C274 Mantra 4
"Building on the legacy of our Mantra™ series, the fourth-generation Mantra™ 4 is a sleek, stylish folding knife with an exceptionally refined front-flipper opener. In the closed position, a tiny sliver of the blade’s tang stands proud above the spine of the handle. Despite its minimalist design, a stroke of the index finger against its textured surface propels the blade swiftly and reliably into the open position. Full-flat-ground from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, the blade also features a fully functional Trademark Round Hole™ and rides on ball bearing washers for an ultra-smooth action.
The Mantra 4 is available in three configurations: one with contoured white G-10 handle scales and a satin-finished blade, one with carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales and a satin-finished blade, and an all-black version with a black oxide-coated blade, contoured black G-10 scales, and black-coated handle hardware. All feature a single stainless steel liner nested in the reverse-side scale that provides the foundation of the knife’s sturdy LinerLock mechanism while keeping it exceptionally slim and lightweight. The handles of each version also include a reversible deep-pocket wire clip and a lanyard hole. Together they provide a choice of left- or right-side tip-up carry and allow the easy attachment of a lanyard or fob."[1]
Variations
The C274 Mantra 4 is made in China and features:
- A Walker Liner Lock locking mechanism
- A modified Leaf Shaped Blade
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C274GWP | Contoured white G-10 | PE | 8Cr13MoV | 2025 - | $90.00 (2025) | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Silver Wire | RH, TU | Main | |
| C274GBBKP | Contoured black G-10 | PE | 8Cr13MoV | 2025 - | $95.00 (2025) | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Black Wire | RH, TU | Main | |
| C274CFP | peel-ply-textured Carbon Fiber/G-10 | PE | 8Cr13MoV | 2025 - | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Black Wire | RH, TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
Any variation of the C274 in mint condition with original packaging and paperwork would be considered collectible.
Questions regarding collecting the C274
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C274 Mantra 4:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C274GWP | 190.5mm | 108.458mm | 84.836mm | 80.01mm | 2.2mm | 59g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C274 Mantra 4:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C274GWP | 7.5in | 4.27in | 3.34in | 3.15in | 0.089in | 2.1oz |
References
- ↑ The C274 Mantra 4 in Spyderco's online catalog, accessed 22 October 2025
