C253 YoJumbo
The C253 YoJumbo is part of Spyderco's Value Folders series.
Appearance in catalogs
The C253 YoJumbo appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2020 Spyderco Reveal Volume 5
- 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2024 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- "Yojumbo" larger Yojimbo rumor, posted by forum member Naperville
- Yojumbo?, posted by forum member Sumdumguy
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C253 YoJumbo:
"Since its introduction in 2011, Michael Janich’s Yojimbo™ 2 design has earned a respected place in Spyderco’s product line and legions of devoted followers worldwide. The YoJumbo builds on that success, scaling the design up by over 20 percent and refining its ergonomics to accommodate a wider range of hand sizes.
Its formidable four-inch (102mm) Wharncliffe blade is hollow ground for superior edge geometry and features a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole for swift, ambidextrous, one-handed opening. The handle’s open-backed construction and nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners keep weight to a minimum, while its coarse-textured G-10 scales promote a positive, non-slip grip.
A high-strength Compression Lock and four-position pocket clip complete the package, making the YoJumbo a truly formidable cutting tool optimized for personal-defense carry."[1]
Variations
The C253 YoJumbo is made in Spyerco's factory in Golden, Colorado, USA, Earth and has
- Compression Lock
- Wharncliffe Blade shape
- Skeletonized stainless steel liners
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C253G | Textured black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 2020 - | $235.00 (2020) | Regular production | Hollow grind | Chrome 4-way | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main | |
| C253GBBK | Textured black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 2021 - | $285.00 (2021) | Features a black Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating and a matching black-coated four-position clip and handle hardware. The nested stainless steel liners also have a 'stealthy' black coating. | Regular production | Hollow grind | Black 4-way | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C253CFP | Peel-ply Carbon Fiber | PE | CPM-S90V | 2022 | $350.00 (2022) | Sprint Run | Hollow grind | Black 4-way | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C253GM4PBK | Jade G-10 | PE | Black DLC-coated CPM-M4 | Nov. 2023 | $279.00 (MSRP, 2023), $199.95 (street, 2023) | BladeHQ Dealer Exclusive. | Hollow grind | Black 4-way | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C253
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C253 YoJumbo:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C253G | 235mm | 136mm | 102mm | 102mm | 14.1mm | 3.7mm | 145g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C253 YoJumbo:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C253G | 9.26" | 5.37" | 4.00" | 4.00" | 0.56" | 0.145" | 5.1oz |
References
- ↑ The C253 YoJumbo in Spyderco's online catalog
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