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==Appearance in catalogs==
==Appearance in catalogs==


The C46 Bob Lum appeared in the following [http://www.spydie.nl/catalogs/ catalogs]:
The C46 Bob Lum appeared in the following catalogs:
* 2000 Spyderco Products (C46TI)
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1byhZ7BHCJTf3a7_FH-aMei6t16u7micA/view?usp=drive_link 2000 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer] (C46TI)
* 2001 Spyderco Products (C46G, C46GBK)
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c6s9OqN5zsRzmedlimDdyR2xskbljhWa/view?usp=drive_link 2000 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR] (C46TI)
* 2002 Spyderco Products (C46GBK)
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GspFJ5Zroy8laiA0MTJYwUld3zPSpIRl/view?usp=drive_link 2001 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer] (C46G, C46GBK)
* 2003 Spyderco Products (C46GBK)
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XedSZHZBfUO0O_ptJshsC3VF_XU7QW0s/view?usp=drive_link 2001 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR] (C46G, C46GBK)
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R1sIGi6RWDEb-lP5hPcJcwQmuQCSxaJZ/view?usp=drive_link 2002 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer] (C46GBK)
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cwe5VxHR3vV6StUGzNLX3W7vhUBlGCvx/view?usp=drive_link 2002 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR] (C46GBK)
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ee1RtdOk64tKZbV9aV87gE_iYg4xM8_1/view?usp=drive_link 2003 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer] (C46GBK)
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iDFayE2AWXScnckkXj5hxi6oigXPKAiL/view?usp=drive_link 2003 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR] (C46GBK)


==Designer==
==Designer==
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==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==
==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==


* [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php?p=38428&postcount=10 Comment] by Sal on the Spyderco forum: Lum folding Tanto switching to VG-10 steel.
* [http://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3179&p=38428 Comment] by Sal on the Spyderco forum: Lum folding Tanto switching to VG-10 steel.


==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==
==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==
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|valign="top" |C46TI
|valign="top" |C46TI
|valign="top" |[[TI]]
|valign="top" |[[Ti]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]], [[PS]] 60/40
|valign="top" |[[PE]], [[PS]] 60/40
|valign="top" |[[ATS-55]]
|valign="top" |[[ATS-55]]
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|valign="top" |?
|valign="top" |?
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |Regular production
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[3- screw old standard clip]]
|valign="top" |[[3- screw old standard clip]]
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|valign="top" |165.95$
|valign="top" |165.95$
|valign="top" |satin finished blade
|valign="top" |satin finished blade
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |Regular production
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[3- screw old standard clip]]
|valign="top" |[[3- screw old standard clip]]
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|valign="top" |174.95$
|valign="top" |174.95$
|valign="top" |black blade
|valign="top" |black blade
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |Regular production
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[3- screw old standard clip]]
|valign="top" |[[3- screw old standard clip]]
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|valign="top" |?
|valign="top" |?
|valign="top" |black blade
|valign="top" |black blade
|valign="top" |N/A, less frequent than ATS-55
|valign="top" |Regular production, but less common than ATS-55
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[3- screw old standard clip]]
|valign="top" |[[3- screw old standard clip]]
|valign="top" |[[RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |C46GGY
|valign="top" |Gray [[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[VG-10]]
|valign="top" |June 2011
|valign="top" |$259.95 (2011)
|valign="top" |[[Sprintrun]]
|valign="top" |700
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |[[3- screw old standard clip]]
|valign="top" |[[RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]
|-
|valign="top" |C46GHAP40P
|valign="top" |Jade [[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[HAP40]] core/[[420J2]] cladding
|valign="top" |Feb. 27, 2018
|valign="top" |$219.95 (street)/$329.95 (MSRP)
|valign="top" |Blade HQ [[Exclusive]]. Sold out in under 18 minutes.
|valign="top" |Limited (likely 600-1200)
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |Chrome silver [[Hourglass]]
|valign="top" |[[RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]
|-
|valign="top" |C46GPODBK
|valign="top" |Olive drab [[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |Black [[TiCN]] coated [[M390]]
|valign="top" |2022
|valign="top" |$430.00 (MSRP, 2022), $289.95 (Street, 2022)
|valign="top" |Blade HQ [[Exclusive]].
|valign="top" |Limited
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |Black [[Hourglass]]
|valign="top" |[[RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]
|-
|valign="top" |C46GPOD
|valign="top" |Olive drab [[G-10]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[M390]]
|valign="top" |2024
|valign="top" |$249.95 (Street, 2024)
|valign="top" |Blade HQ [[Exclusive]].
|valign="top" |Limited
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |Satin [[Hourglass]]
|valign="top" |[[RH]], [[TU]]
|valign="top" |[[Variant]]
|}
|}


==Most collectible variation==
==[[Most collectible variation]]==


The PE Ti. version seems to be the most coveted by collectors.
The PE Ti. version seems to be the most coveted by collectors.

Latest revision as of 06:36, 20 August 2025

The C46 Bob Lum is a custom collaboration model with a tanto-style blade designed by Bob Lum. The C46 was introduced in 1998 with titanium handles. Later variations have G-10 handles. In 2004 the C46 was discontinued.

Appearance in catalogs

The C46 Bob Lum appeared in the following catalogs:

Designer

Bob Lum

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

  • Comment by Sal on the Spyderco forum: Lum folding Tanto switching to VG-10 steel.

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

Not listed.

Variations

The C46 Bob Lum is made in Seki-City, Japan and has

SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
C46TI Ti PE, PS 60/40 ATS-55 1998-2000 ? Regular production Hollow 3- screw old standard clip RH, TD/TU
C46G Black G-10 PE, PS 60/40 ATS-55 2001 165.95$ satin finished blade Regular production Hollow 3- screw old standard clip RH, TU
C46GBK Black G-10 PE, PS 60/40 ATS-55 black 2001-2002 174.95$ black blade Regular production Hollow 3- screw old standard clip RH, TU
C46GBK Black G-10 PE, PS? 60/40 VG-10 black 2002-2003 ? black blade Regular production, but less common than ATS-55 Hollow 3- screw old standard clip RH, TU
C46GGY Gray G-10 PE VG-10 June 2011 $259.95 (2011) Sprintrun 700 Hollow 3- screw old standard clip RH, TU Variant
C46GHAP40P Jade G-10 PE HAP40 core/420J2 cladding Feb. 27, 2018 $219.95 (street)/$329.95 (MSRP) Blade HQ Exclusive. Sold out in under 18 minutes. Limited (likely 600-1200) Hollow Chrome silver Hourglass RH, TU Variant
C46GPODBK Olive drab G-10 PE Black TiCN coated M390 2022 $430.00 (MSRP, 2022), $289.95 (Street, 2022) Blade HQ Exclusive. Limited Hollow Black Hourglass RH, TU Variant
C46GPOD Olive drab G-10 PE M390 2024 $249.95 (Street, 2024) Blade HQ Exclusive. Limited Hollow Satin Hourglass RH, TU Variant

Most collectible variation

The PE Ti. version seems to be the most coveted by collectors.

Questions regarding collecting the C46

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C46 Bob Lum:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C46 223mm 127mm 97mm 88mm 12mm 3mm 145g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C46 Bob Lum:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C46 8 3/4" 5" 3 13/16" 3 7/16" 15/32" 1/8" 5.1oz

References


Pictures

C46GP Bob Lum, opened, front side
C46GP Bob Lum, closed, clip side


  • C46GPBK front view
    C46GPBK front view
  • C46GPBK back view
    C46GPBK back view
  • C46GPBK top view
    C46GPBK top view
  • C46GPBK bottom view
    C46GPBK bottom view


See e.g. in the "Tribute to Bob Lum. Post pics of your Bob Lum knives" thread on the Spyderco forum.

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