C216 Efficient
The C216 Efficient is part of Spyderco's Value Folders series.
Appearance in catalogs
The C216 Efficient appeared in the following catalogs:
- 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
Designer
Eric Glesser and Ed Shempp [1]
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Initial thoughts on the Efficient
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C216 Efficient:
"Designed from the ground up as a member of Spyderco’s popular family of affordably priced full-service folding knives, the Efficient proudly includes all the high-performance features and benefits that savvy knife users have come to expect from Spyderco knives in a format that suits practically every budget.
The heart of the Efficient’s compact, ergonomic design is its full-flat-ground drop-point blade. Precision machined from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, its broad profile and PlainEdge™ cutting edge offer outstanding edge geometry for low-friction cutting performance. An index-finger choil (finger groove) at the base of the edge provides a comfortable purchase for a forward grip, allowing enhanced control during precise cutting chores. To ensure swift, one-handed opening, the blade also proudly features Spyderco’s signature Trademark Round Hole™.
Built on a framework of full, skeletonized stainless steel liners and a stout stainless steel back spacer, the Efficient’s handle construction provides serious structural strength and forms the foundation of its sturdy LinerLock mechanism. To guarantee a secure, non-slip grip, the liners are capped with high-traction, textured black G-10 scales and include a generous cutout that allows easy right-handed access to the blade’s Round Hole, as well as convenient, one-handed release of the lock. To keep the Efficient poised and ready for action, it includes a reversible hourglass clip that can be configured for left or right-side tip-up carry and a lined lanyard hole for easy attachment of fobs and lanyards."
The C216 Efficient in Spyderco's online catalog.
Variations
The C216 Efficient is made in China and has
- Walker Liner Lock
- Drop Point Blade shape
- Skeletonized stainless steel liners
- Stainless steel back spacer
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C216G | Textured black G-10 | PE | Satin 8Cr13MoV | Jan. 2017- | 64.95$ (2017) | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome silver hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Main | |
C216GPGR | Textured green G-10 | PE | Satin 8Cr13MoV | June 2018- | 64.95$ (2018) | Blue Ridge distributor exclusive | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome silver hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
C216GPSGR | Textured green G-10 | PS | Satin 8Cr13MoV | June 2018- | 64.95$ (2018) | Blue Ridge distributor exclusive | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome silver hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
C216GPGRBK | Textured green G-10 | PE | Black 8Cr13MoV | June 2018- | 69.95$ (2018) | Blue Ridge distributor exclusive. Black coated hardware (screws, lanyard tube, liner) | Limited | Full Flat | Black hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
C216GPSGRBK | Textured green G-10 | PS | Black 8Cr13MoV | June 2018- | 69.95$ (2018) | Blue Ridge distributor exclusive. Black coated hardware (screws, lanyard tube, liner) | Limited | Full Flat | Black hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
C216GPBN | Textured brown G-10 | PE | Satin 8Cr13MoV | Oct. 2018- | 64.95$ (2018) | Blue Ridge distributor exclusive | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome silver hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
C216GPSBN | Textured brown G-10 | PS | Satin 8Cr13MoV | Oct. 2018- | 64.95$ (2018) | Blue Ridge distributor exclusive | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome silver hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
C216GPBNBK | Textured brown G-10 | PE | Black 8Cr13MoV | Oct. 2018- | 69.95$ (2018) | Blue Ridge distributor exclusive. Black coated hardware (screws, lanyard tube, liner) | Limited | Full Flat | Black hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
C216GPBBK | Textured black G-10 | PE | Black oxide 8Cr13MoV | Feb. 2019- | $73.00 (2019) | Black liners and hardware. | Regular production | Full Flat | Black hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
C216GSBBK | Textured black G-10 | SE | Black oxide 8Cr13MoV | Feb. 2019- | $73.00 (2019) | Black liners and hardware. | Regular production | Full Flat | Black hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
Most collectible variation
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C216 Efficient:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C216G | 180mm | 104mm | 76mm | 67mm | 3.0mm | 116g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C216 Efficient:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C216G | 7.07" | 4.09" | 2.98" | 2.65" | 0.118" | 4.1oz |