Spyderco paysan

                     Product Overview

         Spyderco Paysan (model C238TIP) is a high‑end folding knife designed by Peter Rassenti and produced by Spyderco in USA. It’s renowned for its integral titanium-frame handle and minimalist, sculptural aesthetic. 

🛠️ Specifications

• Overall length: ~8.72″ (221–222 mm)
• Blade length: ~3.88″ (99 mm), cutting edge ~3.70″ (94 mm)
• Blade thickness: 0.157″ (~4 mm), saber-ground sheepsfoot style
• Blade steel: CPM S90V stainless (high wear resistance & edge retention)
• Handle: One-piece titanium frame lock (R.I.L.); stainless insert acts as overtravel stop
• Opening: Spyderco round hole with ball-bearing pivot
• Clip: Hourglass, right‑side tip‑up only
• Weight: 4.4–4.8 oz (125–136 g)
• Origin: USA

✅ Highlights & Praise

• Spyderco Paysan Awarded Best New High‑End Folder of 2019 by KnifeNews readers, owing to its premium materials, attention to finish, and elegant practical design.  
• Built with precision: clean chamfers, smooth grinds, ambidextrous opening, and superb ergonomics for collectors and discerning users.  
• Design reflects Rassenti’s custom style: minimalist, refined, and functional.  

Blade Geometry & Use

• The thick saber grind makes slicing less efficient and adds weight, especially without full hollow grinding.  
• Some users have had custom reground edges (e.g. hollow grind) to improve cutting performance.  

Clip & Carry

• Right‑hand only tip‑up clip limits ambidextrous carry.
• Size and blade weight can feel unbalanced to some users.