Another Spyderco Tanto??

[JD Spydo]

With the Spyderco C-46 Bob Lum Tanto being one of my dearest and most prized EDC knives I've wondered if and when Spyderco will be doing another Tanto. Not only did I like the Lum Tanto folder but I loved the fixed blade Tanto as well.

It's been a while and lot has been learned about knife designs since then so maybe it would be great timing.

Do I have any fellow Tanto fans here in Spyderville? The Lum design was just fantastic and I think we could learn from it. Anyone else in my corner on this one. Fixed blade Tanto or Folder?

OK let's talk

[Lockback]

Preach on, Brother Spydo!

The FB Lum is perhaps my favorite Spydie of all. I've said it before: remake them using VG-10 and I'll pre-order a few. I'd also welcome the opportunity to own one of the folders, as well.

[Phalanx7.62]

I have been asking for this as well. I hold up hope too, because I asked for a new Lum Chinese over 2 years ago. I would LOVE one like this:



This would be perfect for me. VG10 would be perfect to try and keep costs somewhat in control.

[whkento]

Wow, that would be nearly impossible to resist! I want one.

[Piercieve]

I think that would sell like hotcakes. Hotcakes made of high quality materials

I want one.

[v8r]

I have a C46 Ti and i have to say it is one of the more classy looking spyderco knives there is.It is a very elegant design. Very classy looking for a tanto blade, yet not too "Tactical" looking.I vote for a stainless or aluminium handle, and some jimping on the thumb ramp and liner lock.I also would like the construction to stay the same( screw together).I believe with a stainless or aluminium handle, that it would help keep the price down where everyone here that wanted one could maybe afford one. :)

[cobrajoe]

I think it would be cool, but it's proably someting I wouldn't buy, since I buy knives for users and not collectors (we have a 3.5 inch limit here also).

I think an appropriately made tanto would be an awesome user though. I'm thinking something around para sized, flat ground, with a tip that is thin enough to work with.

That would be about right for me, but I don't know how many would like something like that.

[MCM]

I have been asking for this as well. I hold up hope too, because I asked for a new Lum Chinese over 2 years ago. I would LOVE one like this:



This would be perfect for me. VG10 would be perfect to try and keep costs somewhat in control.

A sprint run of 1200 would sell out with pre-orders.........
Agree 100%, build it! I'll take 2 (plain - non black blade)
VISA # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

[bh49]

Wow, that would be nearly impossible to resist! I want one.

If Spyderco will make Sprint Lum Tanto fixed or folder I even wouldn't try to resist. :p :D

[Th232]

One of the few tantos that I've ever liked.

Personally, I'd go for the folder version, HOWEVER, while I wouldn't mind seeing the Lum tanto back, I would much prefer to see this design by Alex:



Comp lock, and there's just something about having it bolstered that make me want it.

[thefly01]

Wow that thing is amazing :eek: I really like the logo on the handle. Ergos look great as well.

[Phalanx7.62]

I even love the blue color in the photo. That would be absolutely perfect for me. I would hope to buy 2 so I could use and carry one of them.

[aj1985]

Why not just have the same designs come back.

Lum Designs are just perfect. :cool:

If everyone of the Lum Designs would come back one after the next. I can bet my bottom dollar that even in this economy they would sell very well.

TI - LUM PE
TI - LUM SE

aj

[JD Spydo]

I would be willing to go either way. I didn't even care much for the Tanto design until I got the Spyderco LUM tantos. The one brother said he didn't buy knives unless he would use them. Well I do use my C-46 folder on occasion and really enjoy carrying it and get a ton of compliements on it.

It wouldn't have to be the Lum design because I wouldn't mind seeing another design with that premise in mind. I truly believe that the Tanto design gets a bum rap because of all of the poorly designed tantos out there. The LUM tanto truly is a genius design.

I like the idea of a titanium handle like the one brother suggested. The one I have has a G-10 handle which is also very functional. This design deserves another shot for sure.

[aj1985]

what do you guys think about this guy. Hopefully this design will make everyone happy.
Can't say I didn't try.

aj

[Vicarious Reality]

Whoa, thats... cool

[Th232]

Funny you mention that one AJ...

RJ Martin's Rampage (the FB version) is currently being produced by Boker, with very good sales, and just yesterday I was posting on BF asking if they would consider making the folding version as well.

I'd like to see a production version, but given current associations, it'd probably go to Boker instead.

[JD Spydo]

How about a Tanto folder, a re-do of the original C46 LUM with a fully convex blade grind for the entire blade rather than just the end of the blade like they did on the first one.

Also you could do a fixed blade Lum Tanto with one of the Super Steels like ZDP-189 or CPM-M4 and a really jazzed up Micarta handle.

How really decent it would be to at least do Sprint runs on those 2 to honor one of the very best knifemaker/designers ever; and that being the late Bob Lum.

[Phalanx7.62]

I like the convex edge idea but wonder if it would put production costs too high. It is hard enough to grind that appleseed grind on the tip (as a proper tanto should have) let alone the whole blade.

FB would be cool too but not for me. I just don't use them.

[rlw1979777]

As long as Bob Lums Chop Mark is on the correct side, not like the ZDP...