Spyderco Charisma Knife, Blue FRN, Satin CTS BD1N by Eric Glesser (C259PBL)
- The Charisma Blue FRN, Satin is an ultra-lightweight, compact EDC folder designed by Eric Glesser. It features a CTS BD1N steel blade with the brand’s signature opening hole, an FRN handle, and a Back Lock mechanism.
98,03 €Spyderco Charisma Blue FRN Folding Knife, Satin CTS BD1N by Eric Glesser (C259PBL)
The Spyderco Charisma C259PBL is an exceptionally lightweight EDC folding knife designed by Eric Glesser. The model combines an ultra-thin blade made of Carpenter CTS BD1N steel with a blue FRN handle, a Back Lock, and an ambidextrous deep-carry clip.
The blade is 76 mm long and just 1.2 mm thick, keeping the knife slim and very lightweight—it weighs only 23 g. The linerless construction further reduces weight, and the textured handle improves control during everyday use.
Carpenter CTS BD1N – Balanced Utility Steel
The blade is made of Carpenter CTS BD1N steel, which offers a good balance of corrosion resistance, toughness, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. This makes it a good fit for a lightweight EDC knife intended for regular use.
Clip Point, Full Flat, and Satin
The Clip Point profile ensures a precise tip, while the full flat grind facilitates smooth gliding of the blade through the material. The blade’s very thin profile—1.2 mm—facilitates precise cutting, and the satin finish gives the surface a classic, functional look.
Blue FRN, Back Lock, and Boye Dent
The handle is made of blue FRN in a linerless construction. Longitudinal grooves and a fine surface texture improve grip and control over the knife without significantly increasing its weight.
The Back Lock is equipped with the distinctive Boye Dent, which reduces the risk of accidentally releasing the lock while in use. The knife is opened manually via a hole in the blade, and the double-sided deep-carry clip allows you to carry the knife tip-up on either the right or left side.
Key Features at a Glance
- Carpenter CTS BD1N – steel with balanced performance characteristics.
- 23 g – exceptionally low weight.
- 1.2 mm blade thickness – thin geometry for precise cutting.
- Clip Point – profile with a precision tip.
- Full Flat – full flat grind.
- Satin – satin-finished blade.
- Blue FRN – lightweight, textured handle.
- Linerless – construction without steel liners.
- Back Lock with Boye Dent – a classic lock with an additional safety notch.
- Deep Carry Clip – a reversible tip-up clip.
Technical data
| Product Number | C259PBL |
| Product Name | Spyderco Charisma Blue FRN, Satin CTS BD1N by Eric Glesser |
| Overall Length | 173 mm / 6.80“ |
| Blade Length | 76 mm / 2.98” |
| Blade Thickness | 1.2 mm / 0.050" |
| Handle length | 97 mm / 3.82" |
| Handle thickness | N/A |
| Weight | 23 g / 0.8 oz |
| Blade Material | Carpenter CTS BD1N |
| Blade Hardness (HRC) | N/A |
| Blade Grind | Full Flat |
| Blade Finish | Satin |
| Handle material | FRN |
| Handle finish color/material | Blue, Textured |
| Backspacer material | Stainless Steel |
| Backspacer color | Gray |
| Clip | Right/Left, Tip-Up, Deep Carry |
| Clip material | Stainless Steel |
| Pivot Pin | N/A |
| Lock | Back Lock |
| Opening Mechanism | Manual, Thumb Hole |
| Additional Accessories | None |
| Designer | Eric Glesser |
| Brand | Spyderco |
| Manufacturer | Spyderco, Inc. |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes CTS BD1N steel stand out?
CTS BD1N is a well-balanced stainless steel that combines good corrosion resistance, decent edge retention, toughness, and relatively easy sharpening.
How do you sharpen a Spyderco Charisma?
CTS BD1N responds well to standard ceramic and diamond sharpeners, as well as guided sharpening systems. Regular edge maintenance makes it easy to maintain high cutting performance.
What is the significance of a 1.2 mm thick blade?
A very thin blade reduces resistance during cutting and improves precision. At the same time, it contributes to the knife’s very low overall weight.
How does the Back Lock on the Boye Dent work?
Back Lock locks the blade in place using a spring-loaded mechanism located in the spine of the Handle. Boye Dent is a distinctive notch in the locking lever that reduces the risk of accidental release when gripping the knife firmly.
How does the ambidextrous deep-carry clip work?
The steel clip can be mounted on the right or left side of the Handle in a tip-up configuration. The deep carry design allows you to carry the knife deeper in your pocket and minimizes the visibility of the protruding part of the Handle.
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