C244 Native Chief
The C244 Native Chief is an in-house design and part of Spyderco's Signature lineup.
Appearance in catalogs
The C244 Native Chief appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2019 Reveal Volume 2
- 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2024 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
Sal Glesser
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Native Chief?, posted by forum member kwakster
- Any more info on larger Native models (3.5, Chief)?, posted by forum member zhyla.
- Native Chief first and ongoing impressions thread, posted by forum member Enactive
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C244 Native Chief
"The Spyderco Native Chief takes the highly evolved, time-tested form of our iconic Native model and stretches it by about one third to create a longer, even more capable cutting tool that is still incredibly slim and pocket friendly. Its full-flat-ground CPM S30V® stainless steel blade includes an index-finger choil and a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole for ambidextrous one-handed opening.
The blade is supported by a linerless handle that includes textured G-10 scales, a stainless steel backspacer, and an ultra-refined, precision-machined back lock mechanism. Four sets of threaded inserts in the scales allow its polished hourglass pocket clip to be configured for tip-up or tip-down carry on either side of the body, and a generously sized lanyard hole easily accommodates fobs and lanyards." [1]
Variations
The C244 Native Chief is made in Golden, Colorado, USA, Earth, and features a:
- Back Lock
- Skeletonized stainless steel liners
- Lanyard hole
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C244G | Black G-10 | PE, SE | CPM-S30V | May 2019 - | $240.00 (2020) | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome silver 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main | |
| C244CF90VP | Black peel ply Carbon Fiber | PE | CPM-S90V | Feb. 2021 | $350.00 (2020) | Sprintrun | Full Flat | Chrome silver 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C244GBORE | Burnt orange G-10 | PE | CPM REX 45 | March 2021 | $245.00 (2021) | Sprintrun | Full Flat | Chrome silver 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C244GPORBK | Orange G-10 | PE | Black DLC-coated CTS-XHP | April 2021 | $270.00(2021) | Cutlery Shoppe dealer Exclusive. | Limited | Full Flat | Black 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C244GM4BK | Natural G-10 | PE | Black DLC-coated CPM-M4 | June 2021 | $260.00(2021) | Blade HQ dealer Exclusive, features black hardware. | Limited | Full Flat | Black 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C244GPOR | Orange G-10 | PE | CTS-XHP | Aug. 2021 | $250.00(2020, MSRP), $225.00 (street) | Cutlery Shoppe dealer Exclusive. | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome silver 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant
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| C244GM4 | Natural G-10 | PE | CPM-M4 | Nov. 2021 | $240.00(2021, MSRP), $169.00(2021, Street) | Blade HQ dealer Exclusive. | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome silver 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C244GPRDBK | Red G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-4V | Jan. 2022 | $180.00 (street) | St. Nicks dealer Exclusive. | Limited, approximately 525 pieces | Full Flat | Black 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C244GDBN | Brown G-10 | PE | M390 | 2022 | $250.00 (2022) | Sprint Run | Full Flat | Chrome silver 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C244GDBNBK | Brown G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated M390 | 2022 | $290.00 (2022) | Sprint Run | Full Flat | Black 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C244BK | Black FRN | PE,PS, SE | CTS-BD1N | 2023 - | $196.00 (2023) | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome silver 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main | |
| C244BBK | Black FRN | PE,PS, SE | Black DLC-coated CTS-BD1N | 2023 - | $225.00 (2023) | Regular production | Full Flat | Black 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main | |
| C244CBL | Cobalt blue FRN | PE | CPM SPY27 | 2023 - | $230.00 (2023) | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome silver 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main | |
| C244YL | Yellow FRN | PE | CPM MagnaCut | 2023 - | $255.00 (2023) | The C244YL is part of Spyderco Salt series of knives. | Regular production | Full Flat | Black 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main |
| C244GR | Green FRN | PE | LC200N | 2023 - | $255.00 (2023) | The C244GR is part of Spyderco Salt series of knives. | Regular production | Full Flat | Black 4-way clip | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
The Sprintrun C244 Native Chief in CPM-REX45 steel complete with original packaging in mint condition.
Questions regarding collecting the C244
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C244 Native Chief:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C244G | 231mm | 129mm | 104mm | 91mm | 12.7mm | 3.2mm | 111g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C244 Native Chief:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C244G | 9.08" | 5.08" | 4.08" | 3.58" | 0.50" | 0.125" | 3.9oz |
References
- ↑ The C244 Native Chief in Spyderco's online catalog
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