C222 Alcyone
The C222 Alcyone is part of Spyderco's Value Folders series and was designed with the Boy Scouts in mind.
Appearance in catalogs
The C222 Alcyone appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2017 Spyderco Mid Year Supplement
- 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
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Sal mentions keeping the Boy Scouts in mind when designing this knife.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C222 Alcyone:
"Alcyone is a brilliant multiple star system in the constellation of Taurus named for one of the daughters of Atlas and Pleione. Like its namesake, this knife shines brightly above its peers, offering all the defining qualities of a Spyderco folder in an affordable, pocket friendly package. Its full-flat-ground blade is precision machined from American-made CTS® BD1 stainless steel and features a minimal ricasso for a long, exceptionally capable working edge. The blade is paired with an ergonomic handle design that includes full skeletonized stainless steel liners, lightweight open-backed construction, and high-traction checked G-10 scales. A sturdy, easily operated LinerLock mechanism, four-position pocket clip, and oversized lanyard hole complete the package and make the Alcyone one of the best values in the folding knife market."
The C222 Alcyone is not yet in Spyderco's online catalog.
Variations
The C222 Alcyone is made in China (same maker as the Raven) and has
- Walker Liner Lock
- Leaf shaped blade
- Skeletonized stainless steel liners
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C222GPGY | Textured gray mesh G-10 | PE | CTS-BD1 | June 2017- | 94.95$ (2017) | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome silver hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C222
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C222 Alcyone:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C222GPGY | 179mm | 105mm | 74mm | 70mm | 2.8mm | 94g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C222 Alcyone:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C222GPGY | 7.04" | 4.13" | 2.91" | 2.74" | 0.110" | 3.3oz |
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