C285 Navigator 3
The C285 Navigator 3 is a more compact version of the C271 Slym.
Appearance in catalogs
The C285 Navigator 3 in the following catalogs:
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C285 Navigator 3
"First introduced in 1997, the Navigator was a compact, travel-friendly CLIPIT® folding knife. A descendant of the pioneering Co-Pilot™ model of Spyderco’s earliest years, it later inspired the limited-production Navigator II in 2005. The third-generation Navigator 3 proudly resurrects and updates this timeless design and, for the first time, renders it in a socially and legally friendly non-locking SLIPIT™ format. Proudly manufactured in Maniago, Italy, it features a full-flat-ground blade crafted from BM390MC—Böhler-Uddeholm’s genuine M390 particle metallurgy stainless steel. The blade features a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole™ for convenient, ambidextrous, one-handed opening and a refined spine profile for enhanced comfort. It is supported by a notched-joint non-locking mechanism built with a full stainless steel backspring. The backspring is flanked by smooth gray G-10 handle scales that are relieved to accept a reversible deep-pocket wire clip, providing a choice of discreet left- or right-side tip-up carry. A proud addition to Spyderco’s SLIPIT family, the Navigator 3 is also emblematic of a rich evolutionary history."[1]
Variations
The C285 Navigator 3 is made in Italy and features:
- A non-locking blade with a Notch Joint.
- Screw together construction.
- A lanyard hole
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C285GPGY | gray G-10 | PE | BM390MC | 2026 - | $180.00 (2026) | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Silver wire | RH/LH, TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
Any variation of the C285 in mint condition with original packaging and paperwork would be considered collectible.
Questions regarding collecting the C285
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C285 Navigator 3:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C285GPGY | 139mm | 82mm | 59mm | 48mm | 2.7mm | 48g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C285 Navigator 3:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C285GPGY | 5.46" | 3.21" | 2.32" | 1.88" | 0.108" | 1.7oz |
References
- ↑ The C285 Navigator 3 in Spyderco's online catalog
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