C46 Bob Lum
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Jump to navigationJump to searchThe 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.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
Not listed.
Variations
The C46 Bob Lum is made in Seki-City, Japan and has
- Walker Liner Lock
- tanto-style blade
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 | N/A | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-up | |
C46GBK | Black G-10 | PE, PS 60/40 | ATS-55 black | 174.95$ | 2001-2002 | N/A | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-up | |
C46GBK | Black G-10 | PE, PS? 60/40 | VG-10 black | ? | 2002-2003 | N/A, less frequent than ATS-55 | Hollow | Metal, right hand, tip-up |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C46
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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.