C65 Bob Lum Chinese Folder

The C65 Bob Lum Chinese folder introduced in late 2000 is one of Spyderco's most applauded designs. The knife initially was 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. Today there exists also a version with a black handle and ZDP-189 blade introduced in a 2008 Sprint run.

Appearance in catalogs

The original green C65 can be found in the 2001 catalog available for download here. It can also be found in the 2002 and 2003 Spyderco catalogs.

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.

Bob Lum Makers mark

History, mentionings etc.

• The Rumours about the Black Spyderco Lum Chinese folder emerged in 2005, and generated quite a fuss. It's release was then planned for 2006, but due to onknown factors this didn't become available until the fall 2008.

• Comments on the Blue Lum in the Spyderco forum.

Information from the Spyderco 2001 catalog

About the green C65 Lum Chinese:

"Designed by Bob Lum the C65 has a definite asian flair. The leaf-shaped blade is flat-ground and made of VG-10 Stainless. We've matched it up with an imperial green almite covered handle"

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C65BKP:

"The Spyderco C65 Bob Lum Chinese Folder has a blade is tapered like a leaf, broad, flat and razor thin along the edge. This venerable leaf-shape has been around for centuries found on serviceable everyday cutting instruments in China. It’s a definite winner for general utility, hunting and tactical applications. The C65 has a 3 5/32 inch 80mm) flat-ground (blade made of ZDP-189 stainless steel. Matched up with a black Almite coated aluminum handle, it’s hard to say which reigns supreme, performance or eye appeal.

The handle’s curvature ergonomically fits your hand for precise performance. A nested LinerLock enhances lock strength, granting peace of mind when really muscling down on a cut. The pivot pin is eccentric and adjustable for wear. Overall weight is 2.6 ounces (779 grams). The Chinese Folder is a high-tech version of a time proven design.

The knife world was saddened to learn of the passing of one it’s premier custom knifemakers in 2008. Bob Lum was a custom knifemaker who took traditional Asian designs and infused them with all things modern."

Variations

Variations of the Lum chinese folder

SKU	Handle	Edge	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
C65P	Green almite aluminium	PE	VG-10	late 2001-2003	169,95	The first run of these were numbered	Unknown	Full Flat grind	Chrome J- clip	RH, TD/TU
C65S	Green almite aluminium	SE	VG-10	late 2001-2002	169,95	The first run of these were numbered	Unknown	Full Flat grind	Chrome J- clip	RH, TD/TU
C65BLP	Blue almite aluminum	PE	VG-10	early 2002	184,95		800-1000?	Full Flat grind	Chrome J- clip	RH, TD/TU
C65BKP	Black almite aluminum	PE	ZDP-189	2008	199,95	Sprint	1200	Full Flat grind	Black J- clip	RH, TD/TU
C65FGPBK	Foliage Green almite aluminium	PE	VG-10	2009	$189.95	Moteng special slated for release mid 2009, black blade	600	Full Flat grind	Chrome J- clip	RH, TD/TU
C65FGP	Foliage Green almite aluminium	PE	VG-10	2009	$169.95	Moteng special slated for release mid 2009	600	Full Flat grind	Chrome J- clip	RH, TD/TU
C65TIP	Titanium	PE	VG-10	mid 2010-?	$199.95 (2010)	Moteng exclusive	Unknown	Full Flat grind	Chrome J- clip	RH, TD/TU

Most collectible variation

The Blue seems to be the most coveted of C65 Chinese folders by collectors.

Questions regarding collecting the C65

Numbers made?

Technical information

Typical measurements (mm and grams) of the C65 Chinese folder:

Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
183mm.	108mm.	80mm.	74mm.	12mm.	3mm.	77g.

Typical measurements (Inches and ounces) of the C65 Chinese folder:

Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
7 3/16"	4 1/4"	3 3/16"	2 15/16"	15/32"	1/8"	2.75oz.

Pictures

The black (with ZDP steel blade), green and blue Lum Chinese Folder

The black, green and blue Lum Chinese Folders closed