C186 Slysz Bowie

The C186 Slysz Bowie was introduced in 2014 and is Spyderco's second collaboration with Marcin Slysz.

Appearance in catalogs

The C186 Slysz Bowie appeared in the following catalogs:

Designer

Marcin Slysz

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C186 Slysz Bowie:

"Marcin Slysz is a Polish custom knifemaker with a well-earned reputation for impeccable craftsmanship. His second collaborative design with Spyderco, the Slysz Bowie™ is a titanium-handled folding knife with a high-performance stainless steel blade and a Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism.

The knife’s Bowie-style blade features a long, straight clip point with a radiused spine. It is precision ground from Carpenter® CTS® XHP powder metallurgy stainless steel—a state-of-the-art alloy that combines the enviable performance characteristics of D2 with a higher degree of corrosion resistance. The blade is full-flat ground for exceptional edge geometry and includes a section of “jimping” (grooves) on the thumb ramp for enhanced control during use. For easy one-handed operation, it also includes Spyderco’s Trademark Round Hole™.

The handle of the Slysz Bowie is constructed from two solid titanium scales, one of which forms the basis for its sturdy R.I.L. mechanism. Unlike most knives of its type that have flat scales, the scales of the Slysz Bowie are gently radiused across their entire width to offer much better ergonomics. They are also stonewashed to a dull battleship gray that enhances their grip texture and provides greater control during use. The butt end of the handle features a unique G-10 spacer with two sections of strategically placed jimping to further enhance the knife’s grip texture and aesthetic appeal. It’s also home to a reversible deep-pocket wire clip that supports left or right-side tip-up carry and rides low in the pocket for maximum discretion."

The C186 Slysz Bowie in Spyderco's online catalog

Variations

The C186 Slysz Bowie is made in Taiwan and has:

• Reeve Integral Lock
• Bowie-style blade shape

SKU	Handle	Edge(s)	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
C186TI	Stonewash Ti	PE	CTS-XHP	Sept. 2014-end 2017	499.95$ (2014)		N/A	Full Flat	Grey Wire	RH, TU	Main
C186TIBL	Blue anodized Ti	PE	M390	Apr. 2021	$500.00 (2021, MSRP), $399.99 (street, 2021)	KnifeJoy dealer exclusive	N/A	Full Flat	Satin finish Wire	RH, TU	Main

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C186 Slysz Bowie:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C186TI	198mm	111mm	87mm	80mm	12mm	3.5mm	122g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C186 Slysz Bowie:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C186TI	7.79"	4.37"	3.42"	3.14"	0.471"	0.138"	4.3oz