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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= | * [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3348 FB03 - Lum Fixed Blade], posted by forum member ''Carlos'' | ||
==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''' | ||
"'' | "''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> | ||
==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: | ||
* | * Tanto blade | ||
* | * 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" | | |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" |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" | | |valign="top" |2013 | ||
|valign="top" |$379.95 ( | |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" |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" |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 | 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 | Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB03 Bob Lum Tanto: | ||
{|{{Articletable}} | {|{{Articletable}} | ||
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation''' | {{Tableheading}}'''Variation''' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|align="right"|FB02 | |align="right"|FB02 | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|214mm | ||
|align="right"|N/A | |align="right"|N/A | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|106mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|98mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"| | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|4.5mm | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|126g | ||
|} | |} | ||
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the | Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB03 Bob Lum Tanto: | ||
{|{{Articletable}} | {|{{Articletable}} | ||
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation''' | {{Tableheading}}'''Variation''' | ||
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{{Tableheading}}'''Weight''' | {{Tableheading}}'''Weight''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|FB03 | ||
|align="right"|8. | |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"| | |align="right"| | ||
|align="right"|0. | |align="right"|0.172" | ||
|align="right"| | |align="right"|4.5oz | ||
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{| | {| | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Image: | |[[Image:FB03 M.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The FB03 Lum Tanto]] | ||
|[[Image: | |[[Image:FB03BRG L.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The FB03 Lum Tanto sprint run, with a burgandy paperstone handle]] | ||
|[[Image: | |[[Image:FB03GBKGR L.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The FB03 Lumt Tanto sprint run, with a forest green & black G-10 handle]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Related== | ==Related== | ||
* [[ | * [[C46 Bob Lum]] | ||
* [[C65 Bob Lum Chinese Folder]] | |||
* [[C143 Bob Lum Large Chinese Folder]] | |||
==Categories== | ==Categories== | ||
[[Category:Knives]] | [[Category:Knives]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Fixed blades]] | ||
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.
- FB03 - Lum Fixed Blade, posted by forum member Carlos
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
- ↑ The FB03 Lum Tanto in Spyderco's online catalog