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The C65 Bob Lum Chinese folder is one of Spyderco's most applauded designs. The knife is made in three different versions, and at least one prototype of this knife also exists (Cranberry PE, originally a color test) that are privately owned by a collector. | The C65 Bob Lum Chinese folder introduced in 2001 is one of Spyderco's most applauded designs. The knife is made in three different versions, and at least one prototype of this knife also exists (Cranberry PE, originally a color test) that are privately owned by a collector. | ||
There also exist a picture of a lot of Spyderco prototypes where there is a bare aluminum version, although this probably stays with Spyderco in Golden. | There also exist a picture of a lot of Spyderco prototypes where there is a bare aluminum version, although this probably stays with Spyderco in Golden. | ||
Revision as of 17:58, 3 September 2008
The C65 Bob Lum Chinese folder introduced in 2001 is one of Spyderco's most applauded designs. The knife is made in three different versions, and at least one prototype of this knife also exists (Cranberry PE, originally a color test) that are privately owned by a collector. There also exist a picture of a lot of Spyderco prototypes where there is a bare aluminum version, although this probably stays with Spyderco in Golden.
Appearance in catalogs
The original green C65 can be found in the 2001 catalog available for download here
The Black sprint run can be found in the 2006 sprint run supplement available for download here
Designer
Bob Lum Based on a traditional chinese design.
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
Variations
Variations of the Lum chinese folder
SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip |
C65P | Green almite aluminium | PE | VG-10 | 169,95 | The first run of these were numbered | Unknown | Full flat grind | Chrome half- moon clip |
C65S | Green almite aluminium | SE | VG-10 | 169,95 | The first run of these were numbered | Unknown | Full flat grind | Chrome half- moon clip |
C65BLP | Blue almite aluminum | PE | VG-10 | 184,95 | Unknown | Full flat grind | Chrome half- moon clip | |
C65BKP | Black almite aluminum | PE | ZDP-189 | 199,95 | Unknown | Full flat grind | Black half- moon clip |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C65
Technical information
Typical measurements (mm and grams) of the C65 Chinese folder:
Length overall | Length closed | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
mm. | mm. | mm. | mm. | mm. | g. |
Typical measurements (Inches and ounces) of the C65 Chinese folder:
Length overall | Length closed | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
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References