C195 Positron
The C195 Positron was introduced in 2015 and is Spyderco's second collaboration with knifemaker Brad Southard.
Appearance in catalogs
The C195 Positron appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
Brad Southard
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C195 Positron:
"Designed by custom knifemaker Brad Southard, the Spyderco Positron takes all the best features of a full-service flipper folder and distills them into a compact, pocket-friendly format optimized for everyday carry. A faithful expression of Southard’s “Ion” folder, the Positron features a full-flat-ground PlainEdge™ blade crafted from premium CPM® S30V® particle-metallurgy stainless steel. Integral to the edge side of the blade, its minimalist flipper tab provides swift, reliable one-handed opening with the stroke of an index finger. In the open position, the flipper also serves as an extremely effective hand guard and a perfect complement to the handle’s ergonomic lines.
The handle’s twin scales are crafted from solid carbon fiber that is precisely machined, radiused, and polished to create an amazingly comfortable grip. They also house the nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners that are the heart of the knife’s sturdy LinerLock mechanism. To ensure an ultra-smooth opening action, the Positron’s blade and handle are joined by special ball bearing washers that greatly reduce friction and ensure a long service life. A reversible deep-pocket wire clip offers either left or right-side tip-up carry and strikes an excellent balance between subtle discretion and immediate access."
The C195 Positron in Spyderco's online catalog
Variations
The C195 is made in Taichung, Taiwan and has:
- Walker Liner Lock
- Skeletonized Stainless Steel liners
- Integral flipper
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C195CF | Black 3D-machined solid CF | PE | CPM-S30V | Oct. 2015- | 279.95$ (2016) | N/A | Full Flat | Silver deep pocket Wire | LH/RH, TU | Main | |
| C195GPOR | Orange 3D-machined G-10 | PE | Satin CPM-S35VN | July 2016 | 279.95$ (2016) | Knifecenter exclusive | N/A | Full Flat | Silver deep pocket Wire | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C195 Positron:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C195CF | 178mm | 101mm | 77mm | 75mm | 6mm | 3.0mm | 74g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C195 Positron:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C195CF | 7.02" | 3.97" | 3.05" | 2.95" | 0.243" | 0.118" | 2.6oz |
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