C271 Slym
The C271 Slym is a medium-sized folding knife that features a slender or lean design.
Appearance in catalogs
The C271 Slym appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
Michele Pensanto
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C271 Slym
"Produced by lionSTEEL® exclusively for Spyderco, the Slym elevates Michele Pensato’s popular Skinny design with the user friendliness of our Trademark Round Hole in the blade. This lean folder features a full-flat-ground, drop-point blade crafted from Böhler-Uddeholm’s M390 particle metallurgy stainless steel. In addition to its fully accessible Round Hole, the stonewash- finished blade also includes a removeable flipper tab and rides on ball-bearing washers for an ultra-smooth action. The Slym’s unique handle is precision machined from a single piece of titanium using lionSTEEL’s SOLID® technology. It also boasts a durable gray physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating and a black-and-white Dark Matter Polar Fat Carbon Fiber inlay on the obverse side. The handle’s reverse side is home to a sturdy Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism that includes a long-wearing hardened steel interface. To keep the knife poised for instant access, the handle also features both a generously sized lanyard hole and a butt-mounted, deep-pocket clip that is reversible for left or right-side carry."[1]
Variations
The C271 Slym is made in Italy and features:
- A Reeve Integral Lock
- A Drop point blade shape
- A removeable flipper tab
- A carbon fiber inlay in the handle
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C271TI | Ti & Carbon Fiber | PE | M390 | 2025 - | $370.00 (2025) | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Modified hourglass | RH, TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
Any variation of the C271 in mint condition with original packaging and paperwork would be considered collectible.
Questions regarding collecting the C271
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C271 Slym:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C271TI | 199mm | 113mm | 87mm | 83mm | 3.4mm | 96g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C271 Slym:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C271TI | 7.84" | 4.43" | 3.42" | 3.28" | 0.135" | 3.4oz |
References
- ↑ The C271 Slym in Spyderco's online catalog
