ZDP Lum Chinese Folder just landed!

[Mr Blonde]

I think is was two years in the making, but as far as I'm concerned it was worth it. The Lum Chinese Folder in ZDP 189 has finally landed! I know the Lum has arrived at a few American doorsteps as well, but I'm pretty sure I got one of the first over here in the Netherlands. So even though I only had time for a few quick shots, due to of and on rain, I had to do it and post them immediately to exercise my bragging rights!



My sample is pretty much perfect in terms of fit and finish. The lock engages the ramp in the first 1/3 of the ramp, the blade is perfectly centered, the almite finished is applied perfectly even and the edge grind seems very symmetric.There are a few microscopic nicks on the inside edge of one handle slab.



The blade came out of the box impressively sharp with a nice bite. ZDP does not interact well with lasers, so the logos aren't as sharply black as with the VG-10 variants of the Chinese Folder. My other ZDP blades also have a slightly lighter or duller tint in the lasered logos. However, these are cosmetic concerns.



I'm pretty happy with the black clip though. To me, it fits better to the handle than a bright stainless steel version. If I ever change my mind, I'm sure I can fit an older clip of my spare green Chinese Folder ;-). Handling this new Lum felt like meeting an old friend. I've EDC'd a Chinese Folder very intensively a few years back. I'll have a lot of fun running this ZDP variant through its paces.

Wouter

[RIOT]

Nice pics as usual Mr. Blonde !!!

[thefly01]

and the best picture award goes to Mr. Blonde. Thanks and congrats!!

[Doc Pyres]

Wow, great pics! The knife looks fantastic. :D

By the way, what kind of pen is that next to the Lum? It looks very cool. It almost has a Spyderco clip. :)

[flipe8]

Congrats! I wasn't immediately taken by this model, but I've found the shape is starting to appeal to me. I'd love to get a chance to someday handle one.
Great pics, as always :spyder:

[lerman]

i'v also been waiting for the ZDP lum for almost two years, this knife is amazing, but I'm really not sure if I'll be able to get one, i was also waiting for your pics of it :) , great pics of a GREAT knife.

[bh49]

Wouter,
Great pictures and great review, as always.
Congratulations on new toy as well.
I really love this knife, I was not fortunate to have the old model, but I am very happy with new one.

[Peter1960]

I preordered one in July 2006 and I'm still waiting

Wouter, Your nice pictures makes me want one NOW - congratulations, it's a fine knife :)

[Mr Blonde]

Wow, great pics! The knife looks fantastic. :D

By the way, what kind of pen is that next to the Lum? It looks very cool. It almost has a Spyderco clip. :)

Thanks, the Chinese Folder is still my favorite combination of looks and function. The leaf blade is a great slicer.

The pen is my new Surefire Pen. I was looking for a new pen and was pleasantly surprised when this hit the market. Apart from being a sturdy cool looking pen, it is completely adjustable to almost any type of cartridge. There's an internal screw that allows you to adjust the amount of twist needed to open and close the pen. And...the action remains vault-like smooth. I like it a lot.
The clip was also a big reason for me to get this pen. Sometimes, I don't have any pocket-space left for a pen and the usual clips either don't work IWB or on a pocket or they are so sharp they tear into your clothing. Not so with this ti clip.

Wouter

[Projek]

Amazing pictures as always Wouter

I was going to load my Chinese Folder review on Youtube today and just found out it was suspended and closed by Youtube :confused: :confused: :confused:

[The Deacon]

Great photos as always Wouter. IMHO, the Lum Chinese is one of the two most attractive Spyderco knives ever made, the other being Ed Schempp's original Persian. It's also about the Spyderco liner lock I most sincerely wish came in a left handed version.

[amen74]

Great job Wouter. I was wondering when you would come around. Your pictures are excellent. :D

[bh49]

IMHO, the Lum Chinese is one of the two most attractive Spyderco knives ever made, the other being Ed Schempp's original Persian.

No wonder that I am in love with these two. :D

[WhyNot]

Wouter,
Congratulation on reunion with your new old friend! :D
You got some absolutely amazing pics! By far the best I've seen!
Many thanks!
WhyNot.

[camvdcs]

Mr. Blonde,

Your pictures are OUTSTANDING! I just got my Lum today. It looks excellent too. Only thing I noticed was the liner made contact right at the left edge of the tang. I guess after a couple of hundred openings it should move over a bit.

[Fred Sanford]

Awesome pics Wouter. I really like the black Almite.

Any chance on posting some pics of it beside some other knives just to get an idea of the size of the handle/blade?

If I had my choice I would love to see it next to a Delica, UKPK, or anything else really.

Thanks. :)

[buferoe]

Hey Wouter,

in one word...........NICE!!!!!


regards,

Werner

[JspyEDC]

Beautiful pics as always. The LUM is in rather nice company with the Backup and the new SF pen. 3 great products!! Be glad you already have a Backup, the price is going up 40% on Sept 1.

[Mr Blonde]

Price increase for the Backup? Just the backup or all SF Models?

David, I'll see if I can post some comparison pics this weekend.

wouter

[TheSavageRabbit]

How does Spyderco release knives to dealers? In batches? All at once? My retailer hasn't received them yet. I've have been anxiously awaiting these knives for two years. Is there any way to find out when Recon 1 on Ventura Boulevard in Reseda, CA will receive their shipment? They say they have no idea when the knives will arrive.

I can't take the wait any more.