C205 Lil' Lum Chinese
The C205 Lil' Lum Chinese is a smaller design based on the medium and large Lum Chinese models.
Appearance in catalogs
The C205 Lil' Lum Chinese appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2016 Spyderco Product Guide (C205G)
- 2017 Spyderco Product Guide (C205G, C205GFBL)
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C205 Lil' Lum Chinese:
"Inspired by the timeless work of the late custom knifemaker Bob Lum, Spyderco’s Lil’ Lum translates one of his most popular and enduring ethnic designs into an extremely compact folding knife optimized for everyday carry. Like Spyderco’s classic medium and large-sized Lum Chinese patterns, the Lil’ Lum traces its history back to a generations-old traditional Chinese folding knife called a “Shilin Cutter.” And like all of the members of our elite Ethnic Series of knives, it translates the classic cultural style of the original into a modern, state-of-the-art cutting tool.
The Lil’ Lum’s iconic “bamboo-leaf-shaped” blade is crafted from VG-10 stainless steel and features a full-flat grind and a full-bellied PlainEdge™ cutting edge for exceptional edge geometry and low-friction cutting performance. The blade’s Trademark Round Hole™ provides a purchase for swift, one-handed opening and a sturdy LinerLock mechanism in the handle locks the blade securely in the open position. The handle’s full skeletonized stainless steel liners and open-backed construction ensure superior strength while minimizing the knife’s overall weight. Textured black G-10 scales ensure a positive, non-slip grip and a reversible pocket clip configured for right or left-side tip-up carry guarantees immediate access. Straddling the line between tradition and reliable high performance, the Lil’ Lum is a truly unique cutting tool with deep ethnic roots."
The C205G Lil' Lum Chinese in Spyderco's online catalog
The C205GFBL Lil' Lum Chinese blue Nishijin in https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C205GFBL/1024 Spyderco's online catalog]
Variations
The C205 Lil' Lum Chinese is made in Japan and has
- Walker Liner Lock
- Full skeletonized stainless steel liners
- Open back construction
- Lanyard hole
- Leaf shaped blade with minor swedge
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C205G | Black textured G-10 | PE | VG-10 | Apr. 2016-Oct. 2018 | 219.95$ (2016) | regular production | Full Flat | Chrome silver Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Main | |
C205GFBL | Blue Nishijin Glass Fiber | PE | VG-10 | Feb. 2017 | 219.95$ (2017) | Sprintrun | 1200? | Full Flat | Chrome silver Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
Most collectible variation
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C205 Lil' Lum Chinese:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C205G | 137mm | 79mm | 59mm | 56mm | 10mm | 1.9mm | 54g |
C205GFBL | 137mm | 76mm | 61mm | 55mm | 10mm | 2mm | 51g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C205 Lil' Lum Chinese:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C205G | 5.41" | 3.10" | 2.31" | 2.21" | 0.392" | 0.075" | 1.9oz |
C205GFBL | 5.39" | 2.99" | 2.40" | 2.18" | 0.392" | 0.079" | 1.8oz |
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