Chinese folder...

Dannyvi · #1

design. Is that a patented design exclusive to Mr. Lum? I am looking to find a knifemaker that can make me a small chinese folder in a framelock(no, I can't afford Bob Lum).

Bruceter · #2

I think that the Chinese folder was Bob Lum's version of a traditional design.
Not 100% sure of that though.

Hope this helps some,

Bruceter

ghostrider · #3

Pretty sure it was just Mr. Lum's version of the traditional Chinese Folder. CAS Iberia makes or made something similar. Don't know the quality, but it looked nice.

zenheretic · #4

Dannyvi wrote:design. Is that a patented design exclusive to Mr. Lum? I am looking to find a knifemaker that can make me a small chinese folder in a framelock(no, I can't afford Bob Lum).

Contracting a knifemaker to copy an existing knife for personal use is different than a knife maker or production company copying a design for resale. I would assume you want a knifemaker to make it because the desired knife would have materials or features not available through the production model, otherwise why bother with increased expense of hiring a knifemaker? Some's ethics may vary on the issue, but that is how I see it.

Fairlane · #5

The Spyderco Lum Chinese folder is just as any other chinese folder, a take on a traditional chinese knife design.

Here's a Chen- version: http://www.jaysknives.com/customknives_4.htm

So as long as it's not an exact copy, but rather another take on the design, i see no problem.

Dannyvi · #6

Thanks for the tipd, guys! I do have the Paul Chen version and the one sold by Cas Iberia. Both are really nice but I want something smaller with a 2 1/2 inch blade and a framelock.

CKE · #7

It is just a style....you should be able to find a maker to help you out.

Craig