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>>UNDER CONSTRUCTION<<
The '''FB03 Lum Tanto''' is a custom design collaboration with Bob Lum. The FB03 is a compact fixed blade with a tanto tip.  
The '''FB03 Lum Tanto''' is a custom design collaboration with Bob Lum. The FB03 is a compact fixed blade with a tanto tip.  


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* 2002 Spyderco Product Guide
* 2002 Spyderco Product Guide
* 2003 Spyderco Product Guide
* 2003 Spyderco Product Guide


==Designer==
==Designer==
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==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==
==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12750 Bill Moran FeatherWeight - which to choose], posted by forum member ''edzag''
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3348 FB03 - Lum Fixed Blade], posted by forum member ''Carlos''
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=41900&p=548713 Moran Drop Point - Impressions?], posted by forum member ''mmyron1''


==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==
==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==
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'''FB03 Lum Tanto'''
'''FB03 Lum Tanto'''


"''Bill Moran is recognized as the grandfather of American custom knifemaking and the founding father of the American Bladesmith Society. He started pounding steel, making knives more than fifty years ago. If you're lucky enough to find a custom-made Moran to buy, expect to shell out five-figures, minimum. His work and designs are that revered.''
"''It is only natural that Spyderco follow-up Bob Lum's folding tanto with a fixed blade, and a very classy one at that. It has a Hamaguri (appleseed) grind at the tip for added strength and the swedge on the spine lessens the overall weight. The blade has a tapered Tang, running the full length of the handle, adding overall strength. The expanded hand guard, where the blade and handle meet, makes it comfortable while gripping. Blade is hollow ground. ''" <ref name="current catalog">The FB03 Lum Tanto in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/FB03/54 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>
 
''Spyderco is privileged to offer a production fixed-blade collaboration patterned in Bill Moran's ageless tradition. We've made it available in two distinct blade shapes. The FB02 has a drop-point shape while the FB01 has an upswept Bowie-style blade. Both blades are flat-ground VG-10 and carry Bill's signature. They are tapered, starting thick where the blade joins the handle, thinning down the spine to a fine, uniformly ground tip. In the hand the knife conveys a unique feeling of balance, called by some a sweet spot. The sweet spot is due to the blade and handle being comparable in weight. This balance transfers into a feeling of steady control over the cutting edge. The FRN handle three-dimensionally fills out the palm and is inlayed with a panel of non-sliding Kraton. Highly recommended for hunting and camping both models come in a molded Boltaron sheath with multi-position G-Clip™ fastening system.''" <ref name="current catalog">The FB02 Moran Drop Point in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/FB02/43 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>


==Variations==
==Variations==


The FB03 Lum Tanto is made in Seki City, Japan and features a:  
The FB03 Lum Tanto is made in Seki City, Japan and features a:  
* Skinner-style blade profile
* Tanto blade
* Lanyard hole
* Leather sheath




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|valign="top" |2003 -2004
|valign="top" |2003 -2004
|valign="top" |$199.00 (2004)
|valign="top" |$199.00 (2004)
|valign="top" |Initially the sheath was offered with a Tek-Lok, but it is currently offered with a G-Clip.
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |Regular production
|valign="top" |Regular production
|valign="top" |[[Hollow grind]] combined with a [Hamaguri grind] for the tip
|valign="top" |[[Hollow grind]] combined with a [[Hamaguri grind]] for the tip
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[RH]], [[TD]]
|valign="top" |Leather with belt loop
|valign="top" |Leather with belt loop
|valign="top" |[[Main]]
|valign="top" |[[Main]]
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|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[VG-10]]
|valign="top" |[[VG-10]]
|valign="top" |2014
|valign="top" |2013
|valign="top" |$379.95 (2014)
|valign="top" |$379.95 (2013)
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[Sprintrun]
|valign="top" |[[Sprintrun]]
|valign="top" |[[Hollow grind]] combined with a [Hamaguri grind] for the tip
|valign="top" |[[Hollow grind]] combined with a [[Hamaguri grind]] for the tip
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[RH]], [[TD]]
|valign="top" |Leather with belt loop
|valign="top" |Leather with belt loop
|valign="top" |[[Main]]
|valign="top" |[[Main]]
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|valign="top" |$399.95 (2014)
|valign="top" |$399.95 (2014)
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[Sprintrun]
|valign="top" |[[Sprintrun]]
|valign="top" |[[Hollow grind]] combined with a [Hamaguri grind] for the tip
|valign="top" |[[Hollow grind]] combined with a [[Hamaguri grind]] for the tip
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[RH]], [[TD]]
|valign="top" |Leather with belt loop
|valign="top" |Leather with belt loop
|valign="top" |[[Main]]
|valign="top" |[[Main]]
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==Most collectible variation==
==Most collectible variation==


The FB03 Lum Tanto with a ...
The original FB03 Lum Tanto, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version. However, the two sprint run versions, the FB03BRG FB03GBKGR (in mint condition with original packaging), are also very desirable for collectors.


===Questions regarding collecting the FB03===
===Questions regarding collecting the FB03===
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==Technical information==
==Technical information==


Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB02 Moran Drop Point:
Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB03 Bob Lum Tanto:
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{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
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|-
|-
|align="right"|FB02
|align="right"|FB02
|align="right"|205mm
|align="right"|214mm
|align="right"|N/A
|align="right"|N/A
|align="right"|99mm
|align="right"|106mm
|align="right"|86mm
|align="right"|98mm
|align="right"|  
|align="right"|  
|align="right"|3mm
|align="right"|4.5mm
|align="right"|84g
|align="right"|126g
|}
|}


Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB01 Bill Moran Featherweight:
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB03 Bob Lum Tanto:
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{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
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{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|-
|align="right"|FB02
|align="right"|FB03
|align="right"|8.063"
|align="right"|8.438"
|align="right"|N/A
|align="right"|N/A
|align="right"|4.188"
|align="right"|3.875"
|align="right"|3.875"
|align="right"|3.375"
|align="right"|
|align="right"|
|align="right"|0.125"
|align="right"|0.172"
|align="right"|3oz
|align="right"|4.5oz
|}
|}


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|[[Image:FB02P_Both.png|left|thumb|300px|The FB02 Bill Moran Drop Point]]
|[[Image:FB03 M.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The FB03 Lum Tanto]]


|[[Image:FB02OR M.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The FB02 Bill Moran Dropoint sprint run, with an orange FRN and black kraton handle]]
|[[Image:FB03BRG L.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The FB03 Lum Tanto sprint run, with a burgandy paperstone handle]]


|[[Image:FB02BB L.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The FB02 Bill Moran Drop Point with a black blade]]
|[[Image:FB03GBKGR L.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The FB03 Lumt Tanto sprint run, with a forest green & black G-10 handle]]
|}
|}


==Related==
==Related==
* [[FB01 Bill Moran Featherweight]]
* [[C46 Bob Lum]]
 
* [[C65 Bob Lum Chinese Folder]]
* [[C143 Bob Lum Large Chinese Folder]]


==Categories==
==Categories==


[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Folding knives]]
[[Category:Fixed blades]]
[[Category:ClipIts]]

Latest revision as of 20:15, 20 April 2020

The FB03 Lum Tanto is a custom design collaboration with Bob Lum. The FB03 is a compact fixed blade with a tanto tip.

Appearance in catalogs

The FB03 Lum Tanto appeared in the following catalogs:

  • 2002 Spyderco Product Guide
  • 2003 Spyderco Product Guide

Designer

Bob Lum

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

FB03 Lum Tanto

"It is only natural that Spyderco follow-up Bob Lum's folding tanto with a fixed blade, and a very classy one at that. It has a Hamaguri (appleseed) grind at the tip for added strength and the swedge on the spine lessens the overall weight. The blade has a tapered Tang, running the full length of the handle, adding overall strength. The expanded hand guard, where the blade and handle meet, makes it comfortable while gripping. Blade is hollow ground. " [1]

Variations

The FB03 Lum Tanto is made in Seki City, Japan and features a:

  • Tanto blade
  • Leather sheath


SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Sheath Collectors club
FB03 Black Micarta PE VG-10 2003 -2004 $199.00 (2004) Regular production Hollow grind combined with a Hamaguri grind for the tip N/A N/A Leather with belt loop Main
FB03BRG Burgandy paperstone PE VG-10 2013 $379.95 (2013) Sprintrun Hollow grind combined with a Hamaguri grind for the tip N/A N/A Leather with belt loop Main
FB03GBKGR Forest green and black G-10 PE VG-10 2014 $399.95 (2014) Sprintrun Hollow grind combined with a Hamaguri grind for the tip N/A N/A Leather with belt loop Main

Most collectible variation

The original FB03 Lum Tanto, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version. However, the two sprint run versions, the FB03BRG FB03GBKGR (in mint condition with original packaging), are also very desirable for collectors.

Questions regarding collecting the FB03

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB03 Bob Lum Tanto:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
FB02 214mm N/A 106mm 98mm 4.5mm 126g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB03 Bob Lum Tanto:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
FB03 8.438" N/A 4.188" 3.875" 0.172" 4.5oz

References

  1. The FB03 Lum Tanto in Spyderco's online catalog

Pictures

The FB03 Lum Tanto
The FB03 Lum Tanto sprint run, with a burgandy paperstone handle
The FB03 Lumt Tanto sprint run, with a forest green & black G-10 handle

Related

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