C81 Para-Military
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The C81 Para-Military was introduced in 2004. It is two-thirds the size of the C36 Military.
Appearance in catalogs
The C81 Para-Military appeared in all annual Spyderco product catalogs since 2004.
These are the Spyderco Product Guides which feature the C81 Para-Military, that can be viewed online at the Spyderco.com website:
- 2006 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2007 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2008 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2009 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2010 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2011 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2012 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2013 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2014 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2015 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2016 Spyderco Product Guide
- 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
- 2024 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
- Review by "The General"
- Discussion about CPM-S30V vs. CPM-D2 as used in the Para variations
- Disassembling/assembling was described e.g. here and here
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C81G:
"The most awaited mid-sized survival knife of 2004. When Spyderco initially introduced our Military Model critics claimed it too large and more knife than the average user needed. Likewise, fans enthusiastically heralded the knife's big performance attributes. We arrive at the question knife manufacturers often ask themselves, "How do we satisfy both worlds and create a mid-sized knife that acts, cuts and performs like a larger knife?" Our answer was the Para Military."
"The PM is two-thirds the size of the original Military Model. Its flat-ground CPM-S30V blade stretches 3-3/32" long with the Spyderco Round Hole generously sized at 14mm for gloved or large hands. Furrowing above the hole presents a positioning spot for the thumb that's texture, keeping slipping to a minimum. Nested into the G-10 scale is a top-seated Heavy duty rated Compression Lock. By inlaying (nesting) the lock we increase its strength without adding thick and bulky liners. The handle expands at the front and back for advanced grip retention, eliminating forward or backward sliding. All steel and curved to keep it pinned in a pocket, the clip attaches for right-hande tip-down carry. The ultimate mid-sized survival knife."[1]
See also C81GBK[2], C81GCMO [3], C81CMOBK [4].
C81 Paramilitary 2:
"Why change something if it works? Because, at Spyderco, we practice the principle of C.Q.I. - Constant Quality Improvement. If we can refine and improve the ergonomics or cutting performance of an established model, we do it.
Our 2010 Para Military 2 has several changes over the classic version. The G-10 handle is narrowed at the end improving the ergonomics. The handle and blade have been profile thinner; removing uncomfortable angles when in the closed position. It features a Compression Lock and an ambidextrous-friendly four way clip which carries tip-up/tip-down, left/right-hand and rests deeper in a pocket. We kept the same high-performance CPM S30V full flat-ground blade but we've also lengthened the blade's tip and added additional surface jimping to both the spine and finger choil. Implementation of a new Bushing Pivot System generates fluid action and more consistent manufacturing tolerances. Larger lanyard gives more options for carry.
Refinements to overall construction may not be drastic or even visible to the eye but from the G-10 textured handle to the CPM S30V steel full flat blade, everything is sharper, smoother and guaranteed to provide performance and user comfort."
The C81G2 Paramilitary 2 in Spyderco's online catalog.
Variations
Variations of the Paramilitary
Made in Golden, Colorado and has:
- top-seated, nested Compression Lock,
- screw together construction
- Modified Clip Point Blade
- lanyard tube
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C81GP | Black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 2004-2010 | 199.95$ (2008) | N/A | Full Flat | Metal | RH, TD | ||
| C81GS | Black G-10 | SE | CPM-S30V | 2004-2009 | 199.95$ (2008) | N/A | Full Flat | Metal | RH, TD | ||
| C81GPBK | Black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V black | 2005-2010 | 219.95$ (2008) | N/A | Full Flat | Metal | RH, TD | ||
| C81GSBK | Black G-10 | SE | CPM-S30V black | 2005-2009 | 219.95$ (2008) | N/A | Full Flat | Metal | RH, TD | ||
| C81GPFG | Foliage Green G-10 | PE | CPM-D2 | 2008 | 189.95$ | Sprintrun | ? | Full Flat | Metal | RH, TD | |
| C81GPCMO | Digital Camo G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 2009-2010 | 219.95$ (2009) | N/A | Full Flat | Metal | RH, TD | ||
| C81GPCMOBK | Digital Camo G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V black | 2009-2010 | 239.95$ (2009) | N/A | Full Flat | Metal | RH, TD |
Variations of the Paramilitary 2
Made in Golden, Colorado and has:
- top-seated, nested Compression Lock,
- screw together construction, and
- Modified Clip Point Blade
- lanyard tube
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C81GP2 | Black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 2010- | 169.95$ (2010) | 2nd generation | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main |
| C81CFP2 | Black Peel Ply CF | PE | CPM-S90V | 2010 | 289.95$ (2010) | Sprint Run | 600 | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GBK2 | Black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V black DLC | 2011- | 189.95$ (2011) | Black hardware | Regular production | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GCMO2 | Digital Camo G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 2011- | 169.95$ (2011) | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C81GCMOBK2 | Digital Camo G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V black DLC | 2011- | 189.95$ (2011) | Black hardware | Regular production | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GGY20CP2 | Gray G-10 | PE | CTS-20CP | 2011 | 219.95$ (2011) | Sprint Run | ? | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GBLM3902 | Blue G-10 | PE | M390 | Jan. 2012 / Dec. 2012 / Nov. 2016 / July 2019 | $179.95 (street 2012), $189.95 (2016 and 2019) | Bento Box Shop dealer Exclusive. 2nd run released Dec. 2012. A 3rd run came out in 2016. While BBS didn't comment on the production size of the second or third run, it was likely 800 for the second run and another 800-1200 for the third run. A fourth run came out July 19, 2019. | 800 (1st run) | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPBN2 | Earth Brown G-10 | PE | CPM-S35VN | Mar. 2012, Nov. 2015, June 2017 | $199.95 (2012), $222.95 (2015), $226.95 (2017) | Moteng distributor Exclusive. First batch released in March 2012. A second run was produced and released in November 2015. A third run was released in June 2017. | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPOR2 | Orange G-10 | PE | CTS-XHP | 2012 Apr. | 194.95$ (2012) | Cutlery Shoppe dealer Exclusive | 800 [5]. | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPGR2 | Dark Green G-10 | PE | CTS-204P | June 2013, March 2014, Dec. 2018 | 189.95$ (2012), $149.95 (2018 street) | Blue Ridge Knives distributor Exclusive, it appears that Knife Works acquired the whole run, as no other dealers carried the knife. Originally slated for delivery around June 2012, it was delayed by a year. The initial run was for 800 knives. An additional 400 were produced and released in March 2014. A third run of 628 were produced and released in December 2018. | 1200 [6] + 628. | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81CFPE2 | Peel Ply CF | PE | CPM-154/S90V | Feb. 2014 | $469.95 (2014) | Sprint Run. First Spyderco to offer the CPM-154/S90V composite. The core is CPM-S90V sandwiched between CPM-154CM. There are plans to offer additional models using the same blade composite. | 300 | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GFGP2 | Foliage Green G-10 | PE | Elmax | June 2014 | 199.95$ (street) | Bento Box Shop dealer Exclusive. | 800-1200 | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPDBL2 | Dark blue G-10 | PE | CPM-S110V | Sept. 2015- | $249.95 (2015) | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C81GPORBK2 | Orange G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CTS-XHP | Oct. 2015-Feb. 2016 | $175.00 (street), $249.95 (MSRP) | Cutlery Shoppe Exclusive, black hardware. Sold out as of Feb. 2016. | 1200 | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GM4P2 | Jade G-10 | PE | CPM-M4 | July 2016 | $159.99 (street), $217.95 (MSRP) | BladeHQ dealer Exclusive, uses natural "Jade" G-10, which is a translucent green color. Initially sold out within hours, but popped in and out of stock for short times during the next day. | 2300 (2200 + 100 CC) | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81CFM4P2 | Peel Ply CF | PE | CPM-M4 | Aug. 2016/Mar. 2018 | $219.95 (street), $294.95 (MSRP 2016)/$319.95 (MSRP 2018) | Knifeworks dealer Exclusive. Second run of 800 knives released March 2018. | 1200 + 800 | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPGY2 | Dark grey G-10 | PE | Cru-Wear | Oct. 2016 | $239.95 (2016) | Sprint Run | 1200 | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPNP2 | Light pink G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | Dec. 2016 | $216.95 (2016) | JP Outman Distributing Exclusive. As with all Spyderco's pink knives, a portion of all sales are donated to Guardians of the Ribbon/Pink Heals Tour (www.pinkfiretrucks.org). | 1200 | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GS2 | Black G-10 | SE | CPM-S30V | Mar. 2017- | 209.95$ (2017) | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C81GPLE2 | Black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | Apr. 2017 - | $209.95 (2017) | Left hand version | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPBKBS2 | Black G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-S30V | June. 2017 | 232.95$ (2017) | BayouShooter.com exclusive, with their logo laser engraved on the blade | Limited | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | |
| C81CF52100P2 | Peel Ply CF | PE | 52100 | Oct. 2017 | $294.95 (2017) | H.L. Dalis distributor Exclusive | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPRD2 | Red G-10 | PE | M390 | Nov. 2017 / July 2019 | $149.95 (street), $219.90 (MSRP) / $159.25 (street 2019) | DLT Trading dealer Exclusive, sold out within a week of being announced. A second run came out July 17, 2019. | 1000-1200 | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPDGY2 | Dark gray G-10 | PE | Maxamet | Nov. 2017- | $299.95 (2017) | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C81CF52100PS2 | Peel Ply CF | PS | 52100 | Dec. 2017 | $295.95 (2017) | H.L. Dalis distributor Exclusive | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPGRBKP2 | Olive drab green G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-S30V | Feb. 2018, Sept. 2018 | $154.97 (street), $229.95 (MSRP) | JB Outman distributor Exclusive (possibly available only through DLT Trading). Black hardware (liners are not coated). | Limited | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GM4BKP2 | Jade G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-M4 | Mar. 27, 2018, 7PM MST | $174.95 (street), $237.95 (MSRP) | BladeHQ dealer Exclusive, uses natural "Jade" G-10, which is a translucent green color. Black hardware (liners are not coated). Sold out in about 2.5 hours. | Limited (probably 2200-2400) | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPCW2 | Smooth black G-10 | PE | Cru-Wear | May 2018 | $155.97 (street), $239.95 (MSRP) | KnifeCenter dealer Exclusive | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPBORE2 | Burnt orange G-10 | PE | CPM REX 45 | July 2018 | $224.95 (2018) | Sprint Run | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C81GPTN2 | Tan G-10 | PE | CPM-20CV | Sept. 25, 2018, 11AM CST / Mar. 19, 2019, 11AM CST | $142.97 (street), $219.95 (MSRP) | DLT Trading dealer Exclusive. First release sold out in 23 minutes. | 900-1000 (1st batch) | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPDGYS90V2 | Gray G-10 | PE | CPM-S90V | Oct. 12, 2018 9AM MDT | $161.97 (street), $269.95 (MSRP) | 2018 Spyderco Forum Knife. Handle features a polished silver web insert encircling a bright red Spyderco bug logo (both sides), and Forum Knife 2018 on the blade. Limit of 2 per person (limit lifted Oct. 31). | Just over 700 | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPBNBK2 | Earth Brown G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-S35VN | Mar. 2019 | $249.98 (2019) | Moteng distributor Exclusive. Black hardware (pivot, screws, lanyard tube), satin liners. | Limited | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPTNBK2 | Tan G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-20CV | May 29, 2019, 11AM CST | $149.50 (street), $230.00 (MSRP) | DLT Trading dealer Exclusive. Black hardware (uncoated liners). Limit of 2 per household. Sold out in about 4 minutes (with some cancellations popping into stock a little later, with a limit of 1). | 800 | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPBLBK2 | Blue G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated M390 | August 2019 | $199.95 (street) | Bento Box Shop dealer Exclusive. Black screws and hardware. | Limited | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPRGR2 | Ranger Green G-10 | PE | Satin K390 | Oct. 04, 2019 @ 9AM PST | $184.95 (street) | Bento Box Shop dealer Exclusive. "Ranger Green" handles appear to be exactly the same color as Spyderco's "Foliage Green" used on various knives. | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPNGR2 | Neon Green G-10 | PE | Satin CPM-20CV | Dec. 12, 2019 @ 11AM CST | $142.97 (street) | KnifeJoy dealer Exclusive. Web issues caused the sale to start about 18 minutes late. Sold out in minutes. | 502 | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPCB2 | Coyote Brown G-10 | PE | Satin CPM-10V | Mar. 18, 2020 @ ~7AM PST (preorder) | $159.95 (street) | River's Edge Cutlery dealer Exclusive. Limit 1 per household. Sold out in about 10 hours. | ~700 | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPCBBK2 | Coyote Brown G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-10V | Mar. 18, 2020 @ ~7AM PST (preorder) | $169.95 (street) | River's Edge Cutlery dealer Exclusive. Black hardware (uncoated liners). Limit 1 per household. Sold out in 12-13 hours. | ~700 | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPFGR2 | Forest Green "diamond arc pattern" G-10 | PE | Satin CPM S45VN | April 2020 | $225.00 (2020) | Sprint Run | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPRDBK2 | Red G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-4V | April 25, 2020 @ 3PM CST | $174.95 (street) | St. Nick's Knives dealer Exclusive, black hardware, with silver, uncoated liners. Sold out in 1-2 minutes. | 1200 | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPW2 | Black G-10 | PE | Satin CPM-S30V | May 2020 | $161.00 (street), $230.00 (MSRP) | Blade Ops dealer Exclusive, Emerson wave. | Limited | Sabre grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPWBK2 | Black G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-S30V | June 2020 | $175.00 (street), $250.00 (MSRP) | Blade Ops dealer Exclusive, Emerson wave. | Limited | Sabre grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81CUP2 | Natural Copper | PE | Satin CPM REX 45 | June 2020 | $215.00 (street), $300.00 (MSRP) | BladeHQ dealer Exclusive. No liners. | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome silver Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPTBK2 | Black G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-S30V, Tanto | July 2020 | $192.95 (street), $276.00 (MSRP) | BladeHQ dealer Exclusive. Tanto blade. First batch sold quickly, so a second batch was ordered. | Limited | Hollow | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPPRBK2 | Purple G-10 | PE | Black DLC Cru-Wear | Aug. 2020 | $260.00 (MSRP, 2020), $182.00 (Street, 2020) | DLT Trading dealer Exclusive. Black hardware. | Limited | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPODFDE2 | Olive drab G-10 | PE | Flat dark earth PVD coated CTS-204P | Aug. 2020 | River's Edge Cutlery dealer Exclusive. Black hardware. | Limited | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C81GPT2 | Black G-10 | PE | Satin CPM-S30V | Dec. 2020 | $256.00 (MSRP) $179.95 (street) | Blade HQ Dealer Exclusive. Features a Tanto Blade. | Limited | Hollow grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GM4PT2 | Natural G-10 | PE | Satin CPM-M4 | Jan. 2021 | $256.00 (MSRP) $186.95 (street) | Blade HQ Dealer Exclusive. Features a Tanto Blade. | Limited | Hollow grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GM4PTBK2 | Natural G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-M4 | Jan. 2021 | $276.00 (MSRP) $199.95 (street) | Blade HQ Dealer Exclusive. Features a Tanto Blade. | Limited | Hollow grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant
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| C81GWC2 | Black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | Feb. 2021 | $221.00 (MSRP, 2021) $154.70 (street, 2021) | Cutlery Shoppe dealer exclusive. Features a Wharncliffe blade. | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant
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| C81GPNGRBK2 | Neon Green G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-M4 | July 2021 | $184.95 (street) | Knife Joy Dealer Exclusive | Limited | Full Flat grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPODBK2 | Olive Drab Green G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-S90V | March 2021 | $182.00 (street) | DLT Trading Dealer Exclusive | Limited | Full Flat grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GCOFL2 | multi-colored G-10 | PE | Laser engraved CPM SPY27 | June 2021 | $260.00 (2021) | Both sides of the blade are laser engraved with American flag images, and the G-10 scales printed with the Colorado state flag logo. | Sprint Run | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81MCW2 | Brown canvas Micarta | PE | Satin Cru-Wear | 2021 | $245.00 (2021) | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C81CFPBLBK2 | Blue Carbon Fiber | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-M4 | August 2021 | $199.99 (street) | Smokey Mountain Knifeworks Dealer Exclusive, Sold out in 9 minutes. The handle material is also known as Fat Carbon Arctic Storm. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81CUPBK2 | Natural Copper | PE | Black DLC coated CPM REX 45 | August 2021 | $320.00 (MSRP) $224.00 (street) | Blade HQ Dealer Exclusive. No liners. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPDGYLMX2 | Dark Gray G-10 | PE | Elmax | September 2021 | $226.00 (MSRP), $179.00 (street) | BladeOps Dealer Exclusive. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81CFPBL2 | Blue Carbon Fiber | PE | CPM-M4 | October 2021 | $199.99 (street) | Smokey Mountain Knifeworks Dealer Exclusive. The handle material is also known as Fat Carbon Arctic Storm. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81CFPGRBK2 | Green Carbon Fiber | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-M4 | November 2021 | $199.99 (street), $310.00 (MSRP) | Smokey Mountain Knifeworks Dealer Exclusive. The handle material is also known as Jungle Wear Fat Carbon. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81CFPRDORBK2 | Red Carbon Fiber | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-M4 | December 2021 | $199.99 (street), $300.00 (MSRP) | Smokey Mountain Knifeworks Dealer Exclusive. The handle material is also known as Lave Flow Fat Carbon. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81ALPPR2 | Purple anodized Aluminum | PE | CTS-BD1N | 21 December 2021 | $200.00 (MSRP), $140.00 (street) | Blade HQ Dealer Exclusive. No liners. Handle features a "Cosmic Arc" textured pattern. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81ALPBL2 | Blue anodized Aluminum | PE | CTS-BD1N | 21 December 2021 | $200.00 (MSRP), $140.00 (street) | Blade HQ Dealer Exclusive. No liners. Handle features a "Cosmic Arc" textured pattern. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81ALPGR2 | Green anodized Aluminum | PE | CTS-BD1N | 21 December 2021 | $200.00 (MSRP), $140.00 (street) | Blade HQ Dealer Exclusive. No liners. Handle features a "Cosmic Arc" textured pattern. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPORBL2 | Orange & Blue G-10 | PE | CPM REX 45 | January 2022 | $245.00 (MSRP), $171.50 (street) | Cutlery Shoppe Dealer Exclusive. The handle features two different colored scales, one in orange and the other in blue. | ~700 | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81MCFLMXP2 | Marbled Carbon fiber | PE | Elmax | January 2022 | $310.00 (MSRP), $229.95 (street) | Fradon Lock Dealer Exclusive. | ~800 | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPOROD2 | Green & Orange G-10 | PE | CPM REX 45 | January 2022 | $245.00 (MSRP), $171.50 (street) | Cutlery Shoppe Dealer Exclusive. The handle features two different colored scales, one in green and the other in orange. | ~700 | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81ALPBK2 | Black anodized Aluminum | PE | CTS-BD1N | 16 March 2022 | $200.00 (MSRP), $140.00 (street) | Blade HQ Dealer Exclusive. No liners. Handle features a "Cosmic Arc" textured pattern. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81ALPOR2 | Orange anodized Aluminum | PE | CTS-BD1N | 16 March 2022 | $200.00 (MSRP), $140.00 (street) | Blade HQ Dealer Exclusive. No liners. Handle features a "Cosmic Arc" textured pattern. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81ALPRD2 | Red anodized Aluminum | PE | CTS-BD1N | 16 March 2022 | $200.00 (MSRP), $140.00 (street) | Blade HQ Dealer Exclusive. No liners. Handle features a "Cosmic Arc" textured pattern. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPWCBK2 | Black G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-S30V | 1 April 2022 | $189.00 (street) | Cutlery Shoppe Dealer Exclusive. Features a Wharncliffe blade and black liners and hardware. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPPR2 | Purple G-10 | PE | Cru-Wear | April 2022 | $158.20 (street) | DLT Trading Dealer Exclusive. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPWCOR2 | Orange G-10 | PE | CTS-XHP | August 2022 | $179.00 (street), $216.00 (MSRP) | Cutlery Shoppe Dealer Exclusive. Features a Wharncliffe blade. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPTLBK2 | Teal G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-S90V | August 2022 | $175.00 (street) | MGE Wholesale distributor Exclusive. Features all-black hardware (liners, screws etc.) | Limited | Full Flat grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPWCORBK2 | Orange G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CTS-XHP | September 2022 | $199.00 (street) | Cutlery Shoppe Dealer Exclusive. Features a Wharncliffe blade and black 'hardware' (screws, liner, clip). | Limited | Full Flat grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81FCGR2 | Green Carbon Fiber | PE | CPM-M4 | October 2022 | $199.99 (street) | Smokey Mountain Knifeworks Dealer Exclusive. The handle material is also known as Jungle Wear Fat Carbon. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPCWBK2 | Smooth Black G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated Cru-Wear | Dec. 2022 | $250.00 (MSRP, 2022), $175.00 (street) | Knifecenter Dealer Exclusive. The G-10 handle features a smooth finish. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GBN15V2 | Brown G-10 | PE | CPM 15V | 2023 | $292.00 (MSRP, 2023) | Sprint Run | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPTL2 | Teal G-10 | PE | CPM-S90V | June 2023 | $164.50 (street) | MGE Wholesale distributor Exclusive. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GPGYW2 | Dark Gray G-10 | PE | Elmax | Oct. 2023 | BladeOps Dealer Exclusive. Emerson Wave. | Limited | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C81GCBL2 | Cobalt blue G-10 | PE | CPM SPY27 | 2023 - | $290.00 | CPM SPY27 is developed by Spyderco and Crucible Industries, and is exclusive to Spyderco. | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GBKYLMC2 | Yellow and black G-10 | PE | CPM MagnaCut | 2023 - | $295.00 | The C81GBKYLMC2 is part of Spyderco Salt series of knives. | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C81GBKYLMC2 | Black G-10 | PE | Black [DLC]-coated CPM MagnaCut | 2023 - | $295.00 | The C81GBKYLMC2 is part of Spyderco Salt series of knives. | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C81 Para-Military:
| Model | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C81GP | 200mm | 121mm | 81mm | 74mm | 14mm | 4mm | 108g |
| C81G2 | 210mm | 122mm | 87mm | 78mm | 14.5mm | 3.5mm | 111g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C81 Para-Military:
| Model | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C81GP | 7 7/8" | 4 3/4" | 3 3/32" | 2 15/16" | 9/16" | 5/32" | 3.75oz |
| C81G2 | 8.281" | 4.812" | 3.438" | 3.078" | 0.569" | 0.141" | 3.9oz |
References
- ↑ The C81G Para-Military in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C81GBK Para-Military in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C81GCMO Para-Military in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C81CMOBK Para-Military in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ link to this knife at Cutlery shoppe
- ↑ link to this knife at knifeworks
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