C251 Watu
The C251 Watu was introduced in 2020. The C251's design is modeled after an African fixed blade knife used by the Chokwe people. It is part of Spyderco's Ethnic series.
Appearance in catalogs
The C251 Watu appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
Sal Glesser
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Watu...AKA Lil Chokwe, posted by forum member Dazen
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
"Drawing inspiration from the traditional knife of the Chokwe people of Central and Southern Africa, the original Spyderco Chokwe was a revered member of our Ethnic Series of knives. The Watu continues this proud tradition, translating the original ethnic pattern into an even smaller, handier form.
Its distinctive triangular blade is full-flat-ground from CPM® 20CV stainless steel and paired with an open-backed, coffin-shaped handle with full, skeletonized stainless steel liners, a high-strength Compression Lock® mechanism, and stunning carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales. These features are complemented by a reversible deep-pocket wire clip that offers a choice of left or right-side, tip-up carry.
Spyderco is honored to support Keep a Child Alive, an organization dedicated to providing life-saving anti-retroviral treatment, care and support services to HIV/AIDS-afflicted children and their families in Africa and the developing world. The Watu was inspired by traditional ethnic knives of Central Africa, so we are honored to give something back to its homeland by donating a portion of the receipts of each one sold. For more information on this worthy charity, please visit KeepAChildAlive.org." [1]
Variations
The C251 Watu is made in Taiwan and has a:
- Compression Lock system
- Carbon Fiber/G-10 laminate scales, with bored out holes
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C251CF | Black CF/G-10 laminate | PE | CPM-20CV | 2020 - | 260.00$ (2020) | Spyderco will donate a portion of sales of the Watu to the Keep a Child Alive Organization. | N/A | Full Flat | 3-screw Metal | RH, TD/TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
A C251 in mint condition with original packaging and paperwork would be considered collectible.
Questions regarding collecting the C251
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C251 Watu:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C251CF | 187mm | 106mm | 83mm | 73mm | 13.1mm | 2.6mm | 85g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C251 Watu:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C251CF | 7.35" | 4.17" | 3.26" | 2.88" | 0.52" | 0.100" | 3.0oz |
References
- ↑ The C251 Watu in Spyderco's online catalog
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