C177 Roc
The C177 Roc is a cleaver-style folder.
Appearance in catalogs
The C177 Roc appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2014 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2015 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2016 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2017 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2019 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2024 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
Serge Panchenko
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- most recent samples still having quality issues (Nov 2014). "Waiting is difficult for us as well. Our schedules are being affected. the last samples received were sub standard so we're still improving. Apologies."
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C177 Roc:
"Designed by custom knifemaker Serge Panchenko, the Roc combines an unusual cleaver-style blade with a gracefully curved handle and a sturdy LinerLock mechanism to create a uniquely functional cutting tool that challenges convention. Precision ground from VG-10 stainless steel, the Roc’s blunt-tipped, PlainEdge™ blade features a low-profile matte gray finish and a saber grind that balances high-performance edge geometry with the strength and heft of a full-thickness spine. A long section of jimping (textured grooves) on the blade’s spine provides a solid purchase for the user’s thumb, and an easily accessible Trademark Round Hole™ ensures swift, positive one-handed opening with either hand.
The Roc’s handle combines full skeletonized stainless steel liners with textured G-10 scales and an open-backed construction that reduces weight and simplifies cleaning and maintenance. Its thick liners also form the foundation of the knife’s sturdy LinerLock mechanism, which includes a Bob Terzuola-inspired concave lock ramp on the blade’s tang. To ensure convenient carry and immediate access, the Roc features a reversible deep-pocket wire clip attached to the butt end of the handle to offer left or right-side tip-up carry."
The C177 Roc in Spyderco's online catalog
Variations
The C177 Roc is made in Japan and has:
- Cleaver-style blade with matte grey finish
- Walker Liner Lock
- Full skeletonized Stainless Steel liners
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C177G | Black peel ply G-10 | PE | VG-10 | Aug 2015- | $259.95 (2015) | Originally scheduled for release in 2014, quality issues delayed the knife until 2015. | Sabre grind | Matte grey, deep carry Wire | LH/RHTU | Main |
Most collectible variation
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C177 Roc:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C177G | 197mm | 119mm | 78mm | 70mm | 11mm | 3mm | 119g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C177 Roc:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C177G | 7.76" | 4.69" | 3.07" | 2.77" | 0.427" | 0.118" | 4.2oz |
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