Spyderco lum Tanto

Product Overview

The Spyderco Lum is not just one knife, but a family of knives inspired by the legendary custom knifemaker Bob Lum that Spyderco has produced over the years: 

1. Spyderco Bob Lum Chinese Folder / Lum Chinese

A classic folding knife design by Bob Lum that translates an old Chinese “Shilin cutter” style into a modern Spyderco folder.
• Blade shape: Leaf-shaped, flat grind
• Blade steel: Often VG-10 (varies by run), sometimes exclusive laminates like HAP40/420J2 on limited editions
• Handle: G-10 or glass fiber variants
• Lock: LinerLock
• Pocket clip: Reversible (tip-up/tip-down)
• Made in: Japan
• Variants include classic sized, large sized, and special Blade HQ exclusives

This model is collectible and has seen multiple sprint runs and variations over time.

2. Spyderco Lil’ Lum

A compact, everyday-carry version of the Chinese Folder style.
• Blade steel: VG-10 stainless steel
• Blade shape: Leaf-shaped with full-flat grind
• Handle: Black G-10 or special runs with Nishijin glass fiber
• Lock: LinerLock
• Pocket clip: Reversible
• Small, lightweight: Excellent for discreet everyday carry

This model is often discontinued and collectible.

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3. Spyderco Lum Tanto (Folder or Fixed Blade)

A separate design by Bob Lum with a hybrid tanto blade combining Japanese and Western elements.
• Blade steel: Typically VG-10
• Blade style: Tanto with hamaguri or hybrid grind
• Robust and elegant: Often offered with leather sheath on fixed blade versions
• Collector appeal: Some limited and sprint run editions available

About the Spyderco Lum Tanto

• The Lum Tanto is a classic fixed-blade knife designed by Bob Lum, blending Japanese and Western tanto blade elements with a full-tang construction and beautiful ergonomics.  
• Many editions are Sprint Run limited releases, often featuring VG-10 stainless steel blades and distinctive handle materials like burgundy Paperstone or forest green/black G-10.  
• Knives usually include a leather sheath and are made in Japan.  

🧾 Typical Specs (Sprint Run FB03BRGP)

• Overall length: ~8.5″ (217 mm)
• Blade length: ~4″ (104 mm)
• Blade steel: VG-10 stainless
• Blade style: Hybrid/hamaguri-ground tanto
• Handle: Paperstone or G-10
• Sheath: Leather
• Weight: ~4.8 oz (136 g)  

If you want larger resolution images or pics of a specific version (like the Paperstone, G-10, or a BladeHQ exclusive M390 folder variant), tell me which one and I’ll show them!