C259 Charisma
The C259 Charisma is an extremely thin and lightweight medium sized folding knife.
Appearance in catalogs
The C259 Charisma appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2022 Spyderco Reveal Volume 9
- 2022 Spyderco Reveal Volume 11
- 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2023 Spyderco Reveal Volume 13
- 2023 Spyderco Reveal Volume 14
- 2024 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2024 Spyderco Reveal Volume 15
- 2025 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2025 Spyderco Reveal Volume 18
- 2026 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Spyderco Charisma Release Date! Countdown..., posted by forum member BeTheExample731.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C259 Charisma
"Designed by Eric Glesser, son of renowned Spyderco co-founder Sal Glesser, the Charisma is an ultra-slim, incredibly lightweight cutting tool that is so easy to carry you won’t leave home without it. Weighing a scant 0.8 ounces (23g), it features a full-flat-ground blade crafted from Carpenter® Technology’s nitrogen-enriched CTS® BD1N stainless steel. Offering an excellent balance of edge retention, toughness, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening, the ultra-thin blade is supported by a reliable back lock mechanism and a Boye Dent—a strategically placed relief cut in the lock release to prevent unintentional closure. The Charisma’s linerless handle is injection molded from tough fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) and includes both bilateral longitudinal grooves and a pebbled texture to ensure a secure grip and superior control during use. Available in a choice of black, red, blue, or gray, the handle includes a reversible deep-pocket wire clip and a convenient lanyard hole. Together, they allow discreet, tip-up carry on either side of the body and the easy attachment of fobs and lanyards. Proudly manufactured at Spyderco’s headquarters in Golden, Colorado, USA, the Charisma sets a new standard in sleek, easy-to-carry, everyday cutting tools.""[1]
Variations
The C259 Charisma is made in the United States of America and features a:
- Back Lock
- Nested stainless steel liners
- Clip Point Blade
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C259PBK | Black FRN | PE | CTS-BD1N | 2026 - | $130.00 (2026) | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Silver deep carry Wire | RH/LH, TU/TD | Main | |
| C259PGY | Gray FRN | PE | CTS-BD1N | 2026 - | $130.00 (2026) | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Silver deep carry Wire | RH/LH, TU/TD | Main | |
| C259PRD | Red FRN | PE | CTS-BD1N | 2026 - | $130.00 (2026) | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Silver deep carry Wire | RH/LH, TU/TD | Main | |
| C259PBL | Blue [FRN]] | PE | CTS-BD1N | 2026 - | $130.00 (2026) | Regular production | Full Flat grind | Silver deep carry Wire | RH/LH, TU/TD | Main |
Most collectible variation
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C259 Charisma:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C259PBK | 173mm | 97mm | 76mm | 71mm | 1.2mm | 23g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C259 Charisma:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C258BK | 6.8" | 3.82" | 2.98" | 2.80" | 0.05" | 8oz |
References
- ↑ The C259 Charisma in Spyderco's online catalog, accessed 2 February 2026.
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