C242 Ikuchi
The C242 Ikuchi is one of Spyderco's collaborations and part of their Flippers lineup.
Appearance in catalogs
The C241 Kapara appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2019 Reveal Volume 1
- 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2024 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2025 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- (Unofficial) Paul Alexander Ikuchi Discussion Thread, posted by forum member toocool006
- Ikuchi, posted by forum member crazywednesday. This thread includes comments by designer Paul Alexander on page 3, under the user name paulwa
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C242 Ikuchi
"The ultra-slim Spyderco Ikuchi is a radically different approach to pocketknife form and function. Designed by Paul Alexander, a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and a lifelong knife enthusiast, the Ikuchi (pronounced ee-koo-chee and named after a mythical Japanese sea monster) has an elegantly curved handle crafted with full, skeletonized stainless steel liners and stunning carbon fiber/G-10 laminate scales.
In the closed position, the handle’s narrow, open-backed profile completely contains the knife’s blade—except for a small textured section of the tang that serves as a flipper opener. Stroking this section of the blade with an index finger or thumb provides leverage to swiftly pivot it into the open position, where locks securely via Spyderco’s patented Compression Lock® mechanism. The satin-finished CPM® S30V® stainless steel blade is full-flat ground for exceptional edge geometry and cutting performance and has an acute, scalpel-like point for detailed work.
To ensure discreet carry while keeping the Ikuchi instantly accessible, its handle includes a low-profile, deep-pocket wire clip that is reversible for left or right-side tip-up carry." [1]
Variations
The C242 Ikuchi is made in Taichung, Taiwan and has
- Compression Lock
- Skeletonized stainless steel liners
- Red G-10 backspacer
- Lanyard hole
- Custom pivot
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C242CFP | Matte black countoured CF | PE | Satin CPM-S30V | Mar. 2019 - | $200.00 (2020) | CQI improvements on knives shipped from November 2019 onward, the most notable improvement being smoother pivot action and the tip sitting lower in the handle in the closed position. | Regular production | Full Flat | Silver deep carry wire | LH/RH, TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C242
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C242 Ikuchi:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C242CF | 193mm | 110mm | 83mm | 81mm | 5.6mm | 2.5mm | 68g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C242 Ikuchi:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C242CF | 7.61" | 4.35" | 3.26" | 3.18" | 0.22" | 0.098" | 2.4oz |
References
- ↑ The C242 Ikuchi in Spyderco's online catalog
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