C249 SwayBack
The C249 SwayBack folding knife is another design collaboration with Marcin Slysz
Appearance in catalogs
The C249 SwayBack appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
Marcin Slysz
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Slysz Swayback, posted by forum member murphjd25
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C249 SwayBack:
"'Inspired by 19th century English Jack knives, the sway back pattern is a stylish and extremely functional cutting tool. In his latest Spyderco collaboration, renowned Polish knifemaker Marcin Slysz supercharges this classic design by rendering it with state-of-the-art materials and craftsmanship.
The SwayBack’s hollow-ground Wharncliffe blade is crafted from CTS® XHP stainless steel and has a handsome stonewashed finish. It is housed in an open-backed handle constructed with solid titanium scales. Both scales are beautifully crowned for comfort and the reverse-side scale forms the foundation of a sturdy Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) with a stainless steel interface.
A polished stainless steel clip provides convenient carry and is reversible for left or right-side tip-up access."
The C249 SwayBack in Spyderco's online catalog.
Variations
The C249 SwayBack is made in Taichung, Taiwan and features a:
- Titanium handle with an Integral Lock
- Wharncliffe shape with a stonewash finish
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C249 | Ti | PE | CTS-XHP | 3900.00$ (2020) | 2020 - | Regular production | Hollow | Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C249
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C249 SwayBack:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C248CF | 206mm | 120mm | 87mm | 87mm | 12.1mm | 3.0mm | 116g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C249 SwayBack:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C248CF | 8.12" | 4.73" | 3.43" | 3.43" | 0.89" | 0.118" | 4.1oz |
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