Bob Lum Chinese Folder Light Weight: Is it time? Would you want it?
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Bob Lum Chinese Folder Light Weight: Is it time? Would you want it?
If Spyderco were to remake the Bob Lum Chinese Folder, a light weight FRN handled version with VG10 or some other blade steel, would you be for it?
Re: Bob Lum Chinese Folder Light Weight: Is it time? Would you want it?
A Backlock would make it one of my favorites! I love the Chinese Folder, not so much the liner lock.
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Re: Bob Lum Chinese Folder Light Weight: Is it time? Would you want it?
Nope, not me. I'm just too attached to that classic anodized aluminum look and feel. I wouldn't mind a lefty version though, or perhaps a compression lock that's also very lefty freindly.
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I would favor a classic or maybe G-10 with a Compression or back lock.
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Re: Bob Lum Chinese Folder Light Weight: Is it time? Would you want it?
I wouldn't mind another Lum Chinese, but please, no FRN and don't f.. mess with the lock! :)
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Re: Bob Lum Chinese Folder Light Weight: Is it time? Would you want it?
Yes and with a wire clip
Wire clip me. Wire clip now. Me a wire clip needing a lot now.
Re: Bob Lum Chinese Folder Light Weight: Is it time? Would you want it?
Hi SEF,
The high cost of tooling for FRN would make the project questionable.
sal
The high cost of tooling for FRN would make the project questionable.
sal
Re: Bob Lum Chinese Folder Light Weight: Is it time? Would you want it?
The lum is already a thin light weight knife. Not sure I see the point.
Re: Bob Lum Chinese Folder Light Weight: Is it time? Would you want it?
I'd buy a FRN lock back. But I have a great looking Nissgin so I'm good
Re: Bob Lum Chinese Folder Light Weight: Is it time? Would you want it?
Sal, I don't expect you to divulge how much FRN tooling would cost, but it stands to reason that only knives sold in sufficiently high enough volume merit a FRN version. About how many models out of the current line up would sell well enough to justify this investment? If you would rather not say, I understand as well. It is fun to come here and start throwing ideas against the wall and see what sticks. But I don't want to waste your time suggesting things that just aren't feasible.
Re: Bob Lum Chinese Folder Light Weight: Is it time? Would you want it?
AFAIK molds for things like knife handles start at five digits. They aren't cheap.
I've tried the Lum design a few times and while I find it aesthetically pleasing, I find Spyderco makes a number of designs that I prefer using. I don't see myself picking up any chinese folders in the future.
I've tried the Lum design a few times and while I find it aesthetically pleasing, I find Spyderco makes a number of designs that I prefer using. I don't see myself picking up any chinese folders in the future.
Re: Bob Lum Chinese Folder Light Weight: Is it time? Would you want it?
Not for me but I’ve always wished the lum Chinese was given the frame lock treatment..
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Re: Bob Lum Chinese Folder Light Weight: Is it time? Would you want it?
Perhaps a compromise is in order. Use one of the existing FRN platforms, but use the Lum Folder blade shape.
Or maybe even make a Byrd version in using one of the FRN platforms. Since Byrds are made in China, there is a joke in there somewhere, but i do not have the wit to figure one out.