Lum tanto fixed - red paper stone handle

gilliu · #1

Just saw on Facebook this is a sprint run soon to be released. Super excited. A work of beauty. Where is best place to pre-order? Any guesses to cost? Southard was what I was saving for, but that's now next on list!

gbelleh · #2

This is my most anticipated sprint of the year! I'm guessing street price will be a little over $200.

Mutt · #3

I want a sprint run of the Lum folding tango, but i'll jump alll over this one too. Love Bob Lum's work.

Dodge · #4

Mutt wrote:I want a sprint run of the Lum folding tango, but i'll jump alll over this one too. Love Bob Lum's work.

If you mean tanto you missed it. I think it was a sprint last year!

phillipsted · #5

I love the choice of handle material - paperstone is trade name for a paper-based phenolic very similar to paper micarta. You may have seen it used in cutting boards at the kitchen stores... I truly hope they pick up this material to use on other knives. Anyone for a dark red paperstone Para2 sprint? :cool:

TedP

SpyderNut · #6

^^^ Did you say Paperstone PM2 Sprint?? Count me in!

VashHash · #7

I may need to apply for another credit card. This year is turning out to be quite expensive.

Fresh Eddie Fresh · #8

I saw the pics... that is a gorgeous knife!

bh49 · #9

Mutt wrote:I want a sprint run of the Lum folding tango, but i'll jump alll over this one too. Love Bob Lum's work.

Folding Tanto was sold out a year ago, still if you patient, you can get one on secondary market. I saw them once in a while with about the same price tag as it was at dealers. I beleive that even price on original folding tanto came down a bit.

phillipsted wrote:Anyone for a dark red paperstone Para2 sprint? :cool:
TedP

If these scales will go with nice stainless steel blade, than yes.

Holland · #10

SpyderNut wrote:^^^ Did you say Paperstone PM2 Sprint?? Count me in!

works for me too haha

The Deacon · #11

bh49 wrote:If these scales will go with nice stainless steel blade, than yes.

Not sure if you consider VG-10 a "nice stainless steel", and I know there's always a chance the catalog illustration is wrong, but that's what's written on the blade on page 46 of the 2013 catalog.

bh49 · #12

The Deacon wrote:Not sure if you consider VG-10 a "nice stainless steel", and I know there's always a chance the catalog illustration is wrong, but that's what's written on the blade on page 46 of the 2013 catalog.

Paul,
I was talking about para2. Also VG10 is a nice stainless steel in my book. :)

Evil D · #13

phillipsted wrote:I love the choice of handle material - paperstone is trade name for a paper-based phenolic very similar to paper micarta. You may have seen it used in cutting boards at the kitchen stores... I truly hope they pick up this material to use on other knives. Anyone for a dark red paperstone Para2 sprint? :cool:

TedP

SpyderNut wrote:^^^ Did you say Paperstone PM2 Sprint?? Count me in!

Did you say "Para", "2", and "sprint" in the same sentence?

Count everyone in. lol.

Mutt · #14

Yeah, tanto ; mac auto spell correct. If I missed it then how about another run?

JD Spydo · #15

phillipsted wrote:I love the choice of handle material - paperstone is trade name for a paper-based phenolic very similar to paper micarta. You may have seen it used in cutting boards at the kitchen stores... I truly hope they pick up this material to use on other knives. Anyone for a dark red paperstone Para2 sprint? :cool:

TedP

I tend to agree with you Brother. Most people would be scared by the word "paper" but it is a material used for a lot of demanding situations. I like the Lum Tanto fixed blade so much that which ever handle material that they use won't discourage me from getting one. The only thing that turned me off from the original fixed blade Lum Tanto was the AUS-8 blade steel they used on it. This newest one will have VG-10 which is far superior in my opinion.

Until I got a Lum Tanto design I never really liked Tanto design blades at all. But I've truly found the Lum Tanto design to be very useful and functional. I carry my C-46 Lum Tanto folder on occasions and I love how well it works with most every day cutting jobs. I too am looking very forward to this new Lum Tanto fixed blade. Spyderco has come a million miles with their selection of great usable fixed blades and this Lum Sprint is a great one for sure.

Bladekeeper · #16

Anybody know the specifications length wise of this knife?.
Or are they yet to be released thanks .

JD Spydo · #17

Bladekeeper wrote:Anybody know the specifications length wise of this knife?.
Or are they yet to be released thanks .

From what I was told a while back is that this newest Sprint Run of the fixed blade Lum is pretty much going to be a replica of the original model as far as size and dimensional specs go. I'm sure the blade will be the same. Now the newer handle material might change the specs some but I don't think it will very much.

Like I've said before I never ever was much of a fan of any Tanto blade design until I got one of the Bob Lum tanto folders>> that tanto design is not only easier to sharpen but it also performs much better. Spyderco is going to probably bankrupt me just on many of their new fixed blades>> it is unbelievable the progress that they have made in that sector. Personally with the exception of super expensive custom made blades I don't think anyone can compete with Spyderco's last 5 fixed blade models. Ever since the Temperance 1 model they have taken the fixed blade market by storm.

Bladekeeper · #18

Totally agree I have some custom blades well quite a few not loads though.
The only ones that compete are from a maker called NPD his kiridashi are at Howes he's a personal freind.
The prices I won't divulge but even for customs are very good but in terms of consistency and tolerances spyderco is top dog right now.
Just OT a bit but try n get a tenacious custom folder same specs if you could what are you talking ?.
Here in the uk at least $200 .
The mule blanks for another example people always seem to say custom is better than production unless IMO .
You are talking master smith etc then I don't agree.
And its not cost relative.
I would have a temperance 2 , a rock a hossom foursome and put them up against the majority of customs double the cost.
And bet you'd be hard pressed to find performance lacking from the spydercos.
One area though is traditional like kwaiken I am having one built now , rayskin , 200 year old copper silk binding with a traditional hamon.
But that is process I commented the other day that a street beat would look incredible with a hamon.
Maybe this is something for the future for spyderco to work on although the manufacturing of such maybe impractical ?.
My knowledge limits my understanding of what is possible within a marketable/profit margin.

Edit please excuse my grammar I've been up for a long time without sleep delirium is setting in as my rambling may show :D .

kennethsime · #19

phillipsted wrote:I love the choice of handle material - paperstone is trade name for a paper-based phenolic very similar to paper micarta. You may have seen it used in cutting boards at the kitchen stores... I truly hope they pick up this material to use on other knives. Anyone for a dark red paperstone Para2 sprint? :cool:

TedP

Paperstone has a really nice feel to it, almost comforting to the touch. I've handled it on a few Buck knives and other "old fashioned" folders. I'm not sure how it wears, but it polishes up real nice and while I haven't ever handled paper micarta, it gives me a similar sense of satisfaction as a nice linen micarta.

MLR · #20

kennethsime wrote:Paperstone has a really nice feel to it, almost comforting to the touch. I've handled it on a few Buck knives and other "old fashioned" folders. I'm not sure how it wears, but it polishes up real nice and while I haven't ever handled paper micarta, it gives me a similar sense of satisfaction as a nice linen micarta.

anyone got theirs yet?