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

Designer

Eric Glesser and Ed Shempp

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

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