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The C191 Janisong was designed by Michael Janich and introduced in 2016. The Janisong is a restricted knife design that shares some design principles with the traditional filipino Balisong knife, but taken in a completely new direction. | |||
The C191 Janisong was designed by Michael Janich and introduced in 2016. The Janisong is a restricted knife design that | |||
==Appearance in catalogs== | ==Appearance in catalogs== | ||
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* [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2018_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2018 Spyderco Product Guide] | * [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/2018_Spyderco_Product_Guide.pdf 2018 Spyderco Product Guide] | ||
* [https://catalog.spyderco.com/productguide/#/ 2019 Spyderco Product Guide] | * [https://catalog.spyderco.com/productguide/#/ 2019 Spyderco Product Guide] | ||
* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/264902432/ 2020 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/38713040/ 2021 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/981770198/ 2022 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/981855115/ 2023 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
* [https://publications.spyderco.com/view/27212419/ 2024 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
==Designer== | ==Designer== | ||
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==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
The C191 Janisong is made in Taichung, Taiwan and has | The C191 Janisong is made in Taichung, Taiwan and has a unique opening system that shares some similarities with the traditional Filipino Balisong. | ||
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|valign="top" |N/A | |valign="top" |N/A | ||
|valign="top" |[[Flat]] | |valign="top" |[[Flat]] | ||
|valign="top" | | |valign="top" | Black 2-screw deep carry hourglass clip | ||
|valign="top" |[[LH/RH]], [[TU]] | |valign="top" |[[LH/RH]], [[TU]] | ||
|valign="top" |[[Main]] | |valign="top" |[[Main]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Most collectible variation== | ===Most collectible variation=== | ||
Considering the Janisong's restricted status, and the fact that is only sold outside the United States, any mint condition C191 with its original packaging would be considered a very collectible knife. | |||
===Questions regarding collecting the C191=== | ===Questions regarding collecting the C191=== | ||
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|[[Image:C191GP_All.png|left|thumb| | |[[Image:C191GP_All.png|left|thumb|400px|The C191 Janisong, opened and closed.]] | ||
|[[Image:C191G_Motion.png|left|thumb|400px|The C191 Janisong in motion.]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:32, 9 June 2024
The C191 Janisong was designed by Michael Janich and introduced in 2016. The Janisong is a restricted knife design that shares some design principles with the traditional filipino Balisong knife, but taken in a completely new direction.
Appearance in catalogs
The C191 Janisong appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2016 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2017 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2019 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2024 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
12-19-2019) The Spyderco C191 Janisong is not currently featured on www.spyderco.com. This description is taken from the 2019 Spyderco Product Guide:
The Janisong is a one-of-a-kind folding knife that elevates the spirit of the traditional Filipino balisong to a practical, yet dramatic modern cutting tool. The brainchild of knife designer Michael Janich, its patented mechanism consists of an outer handle, an inner handle, and a full-flat-ground CPM S30V stainless steel blade, all joined by a single pivot pin. Rotating the inner handle 360 degrees reveals the blade and locks it securely in the open position. An ambidextrous sliding latch mechanism reinforces the blade lock when open and also secures the blade and handles in the closed position for safe carry. With practice, the JaniSong can be opened extremely quickly with a variety of techniques, but because its outer handle is its “safe” handle, it is inherently safer than a conventional balisong. For ease of carry, it comes complete with a deep-pocket four-position clip." [1]
Variations
The C191 Janisong is made in Taichung, Taiwan and has a unique opening system that shares some similarities with the traditional Filipino Balisong.
SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C191GP | Black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 2016- | N/A | Flat | Black 2-screw deep carry hourglass clip | LH/RH, TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
Considering the Janisong's restricted status, and the fact that is only sold outside the United States, any mint condition C191 with its original packaging would be considered a very collectible knife.
Questions regarding collecting the C191
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C191 Janisong:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C191GP | 209mm | 126mm | 83mm | 80mm | 6mm | 3mm | 156g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C191 Janisong:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C191GP | 8.24" | 4.96" | 3.28" | 3.13" | 0.24" | 0.118" | 5.5oz |
References
- ↑ The C161 Janisong in printed 2019 Product Guide
Pictures
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