C160 Foundry

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The C160 Foundry was designed as a special project between Spyderco and Carpenter Technology. It is made entirely from Caprenter's own steels.

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Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C160 Foundry:

"At this time, the C160P Foundry is a special project between Spyderco, Inc. and Carpenter Technology, Inc. to bring a unique offering available exclusively to Carpenter Technology, Inc. employees and retirees. The good news is Spyderco will be offering a Foundry CLIPIT to the general market after we have fulfilled our exclusive commitment. The general production Spyderco Foundry CLIPIT will be publicly unveiled in the Spyderco product line as a line-item CLIPIT folder and will carry an MSRP of $349.95.


At the Foundry’s core is its wide, clip-point blade, machined from Carpenter CTS® XHP. CTS® XHP is an exceptionally tough powder metallurgy steel that is air hardened with added carbon and chromium for exceptional corrosion resistance and edge retention. The blade is machined with a fine cutting edge and full flat-ground for even higher strength and superior edge geometry. The Spyderco Trademark Round Hole™ makes the knife easily accessible for one-hand opening.


The handle scales are engraved with the Carpenter Steel logo and are Carpenter Custom 465® stainless steel with a Project 70®+ Type 316L stainless back spacer. Its wire pocket clip is Custom 465 stainless affixes to the handle for right-hand, tip-up pocket carry. A sturdy Chris Reeve Lock (R.I.L.) mechanism locks the blade in the open position and ready for use.


The Foundry symbolizes the spirit of American manufacturing-pride and innovation. It showcases both the Spyderco and Carpenter brands in a single unique knife design made with preferential alloys. "

The C160 Foundry on Spyderco's exclusives page.

Variations

The C160 Foundry is made in Golden, CO and has

SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
C160P Carpenter Custom 465 Stainless Steel PE CTS-XHP Sept. 2013- 349.95$ (2014) Handle engraved with Carpenter Steel logo. Knives started to ship for employees of Carpenter in September 2013 and comes in a soft pouch. A general release is to follow at an unspecified date. N/A Full Flat Silver Carpenter Custom 465 Stainless Steel Wire RH, TU Main

Most collectible variation

Questions regarding collecting the C160

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer: Q: Wasn't there supposed to be a version with BioBlu handles? A: Yes, there was. But difficulties in manufacturing with BioBlu forced Spyderco to abandon this version.

Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C160 Carpenter:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C160P mm mm mm mm mm mm g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C160 Carpenter:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C160P 7.55" 4.25" 3.31" 2.95" " 0.118" 5.3oz

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