C30 Remote Release
The C30 Remote Release is a medium-sized folding knife that features a spring-loaded shackle clip on the tail-end of the handle. This allows the user to clip the knife to a ring on a belt, strap or pack without using a clip.
Appearance in catalogs
The C30 Remote Release appeared in the following catalogs:
- C30: 1997 - 2001 Spyderco catalogs
- C30BK2: 2008 - 2010 Spyderco catalogs
Designer
Sal Glesser [1]
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
On the Spyderco forums:
- Photos of the rare EMT version of the Remote Release can be found in this thread on the Spyderco Forums.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
Remote Release 2
There are sports and activities where attaching a folder above the waist makes sense (think spray skirts, buoyancy belts and overloaded duty belts). The Remote Release's spring loaded shackle clip fastens to a carabiner, belt loop or ring and releases by pulling back on the textured release pin. The model permits releasing and one hand opening without having to rotate the knife in the hand. Kraton handle insets inhibit skidding in the hand. Lanyard hole for backup/secondary cord attachment.
The C30 Remote Release 2 in Spyderco's online catalog.
Variations
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C30SBK | Black FRN with black Kraton insert | SE | GIN-1/G-2 | 1995 | $62.95 (1995) | G-2 marking on blade. Came in a thin black box. | Regular production | Hollow | Spring loaded Shackle-clip | TU | Main |
| C30PBK | Black FRN with black Kraton insert | PE | AUS-8A | 1995-1996 | $69.95 (1995), $39.95 (1996 close-out special) | Came in a thin black box. | Regular production | Hollow | Spring loaded Shackle-clip | TU | |
| C30SBK | Black FRN with black Kraton insert | SE | AUS-8A | 1995-2001 | $69.95 (1995), $61.95 (1996), $64.95 (2001) | Came in a thin black box. | Regular production | Hollow | Spring loaded Shackle-clip | TU | |
| C30SOREMT | Orange FRN with black Kraton insert | SE | AUS-8 | 2000? | Ironstone Exclusive. Sheepsfoot Blade. Larger opening hole. Came in a thin black box. | Limited | Hollow | Spring loaded Shackle-clip | TU | ||
| C30SBKEMT | Black FRN with black Kraton insert | SE | AUS-8 | Sheepsfoot Blade. Larger opening hole. Came in a thin black box. | Limited | Hollow | Spring loaded Shackle-clip | TU |
Remote Release 2
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C30SBK2 | Black FRN with black volcano grip Kraton insert | SE | VG-10 | 2006-2010 | $74.95 (2006), $79.95 (2007), $84.95 (2008), $93.95 (2009) | Regular production | Hollow | Spring loaded Shackle-clip | TU |
Most collectible variation
One of the most collectible variations of the C30, is the EMT version, also referred to as the Orange "Ironstone" Remote Release Knife. A picture can be found at this webpage of Spyderco collector 'Spyderwa', and in this thread on the Spyderco Forums from Spyderco collector 'Deacon'.
Questions regarding collecting the C30
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
- Has there been a variation of the C30 with a red FRN handle and black kraton inlay?
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C30 Remote Release:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C30 | 200mm | 124mm | 76mm | 67mm | 12mm | 3.2mm | 74g |
| C30SxxEMT | 200mm | 124mm | 76mm | 67mm | 15mm | 3.2mm | 74g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C30 Remote Release:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C30 | 7.875" | 4.875" | 3.000" | 2.625" | 0.469" | 0.125" | 2.5oz |
| C30SxxEMT | 7.875" | 4.875" | 3.000" | 2.625" | 0.591" | 0.125" | 2.5oz |
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C30 Remote Release 2:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C30SBK2 | 198mm | 122mm | 76mm | 67mm | 14mm | 3mm | 70g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C30 Remote Release 2:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C30SBK2 | 7.813" | 4.813" | 3.000" | 2.625" | 0.551" | 0.125" | 2.5oz |
