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==Most collectible variation==
==Most collectible variation==
The PE Ti. version seems to be the most coveted by collectors.


===Questions regarding collecting the C46===
===Questions regarding collecting the C46===

Revision as of 08:18, 8 February 2009

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:

  • 2000 Spyderco Products (C46TI)
  • 2001 Spyderco Products (C46G, C46GBK)
  • 2002 Spyderco Products (C46GBK)
  • 2003 Spyderco Products (C46GBK)

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 MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Collectors club
C46TI TI PE, PS 60/40 ATS-55 ? 1998-2000 N/A Hollow Metal, right hand, tip-up/down
C46G Black G-10 PE, PS 60/40 ATS-55 165.95$ 2001, satin finished blade N/A Hollow Metal, right hand, tip-up
C46GBK Black G-10 PE, PS 60/40 ATS-55 black 174.95$ 2001-2002, black blade N/A Hollow Metal, right hand, tip-up
C46GBK Black G-10 PE, PS? 60/40 VG-10 black ? 2002-2003, black blade N/A, less frequent than ATS-55 Hollow Metal, right hand, tip-up

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

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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