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Revision as of 20:56, 9 January 2020
The C199 Nirvana was introduced in 2016 and is based off of Peter Rassenti's custom.
Appearance in catalogs
The C199 Nirvana appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
Peter Rassenti
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C199 Nirvana:
"Acclaimed custom knifemaker Peter Rassenti is best known for his extraordinary integral folder handles, which he painstakingly crafts from solid billets of titanium. Using this same method, the Spyderco Nirvana faithfully translates the breathtaking attention to detail of one of Rassenti’s most popular custom designs into a truly exceptional production folding knife—so exceptional it won Blade Magazine’s prestigious “Imported Knife of the Year” award.
The Nirvana’s most distinctive feature is its one-piece handle, which is meticulously machined from a solid block of titanium to produce every detail—including the knife’s high-strength Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism. The beautifully contoured, exceptionally ergonomic handle is then matte finished and embellished with a spectacular CNC-machined geometric design that wraps around its entire outer surface.
Crafted from 4mm (.158-inch) thick CPM® S90V particle metallurgy stainless steel, the Nirvana’s blade is equally impressive. The PlainEdge™ blade features a saber grind and clip-point profile for a superior balance of strength and edge geometry and boasts a stonewashed finish to match the knife’s subdued handle. Spyderco’s Trademark Round Hole™ provides leverage for swift, positive one-handed opening, while an hourglass clip on the handle offers convenient right-side, tip-up carry to keep this remarkable knife poised and instantly accessible."
The C199 Nirvana in Spyderco's online catalog
Variations
The C199 Nirvana is made in Taichung, Taiwan and has:
- Reeve Integral Lock
- Milled from a single piece of titanium
- Clip Point Blade profile
- CNC machined geometric design on the handle
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C199TI | 3D milled matte Ti | PE | CPM-S90V | July 2016-end 2017 | 719.95$ (2016) | Comes in a padded Spyderco pouch | Regular production | Sabre grind | Matte grey hourglass | RH, TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C199
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C199 Nirvana:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C199TI | 221mm | 126mm | 96mm | 94mm | 13mm | 4mm | 136g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C199 Nirvana:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C199TI | 8.72" | 4.96" | 3.76" | 3.69" | 0.508" | 0.158" | 4.8oz |
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