C46 Bob Lum
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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
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
- Walker Liner Lock
- Tanto-style blade
- Hamaguri grind on tip (Also known as appleseed grind)
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C46TI | Ti | PE, PS 60/40 | ATS-55 | 1998-2000 | ? | Regular production | Hollow | 3- screw old standard clip | RH, TD/TU | ||
C46G | Black G-10 | PE, PS 60/40 | ATS-55 | 2001 | 165.95$ | satin finished blade | Regular production | Hollow | 3- screw old standard clip | RH, TU | |
C46GBK | Black G-10 | PE, PS 60/40 | ATS-55 black | 2001-2002 | 174.95$ | black blade | Regular production | Hollow | 3- screw old standard clip | RH, TU | |
C46GBK | Black G-10 | PE, PS? 60/40 | VG-10 black | 2002-2003 | ? | black blade | Regular production, but less common than ATS-55 | Hollow | 3- screw old standard clip | RH, TU | |
C46GGY | Gray G-10 | PE | VG-10 | June 2011 | $259.95 (2011) | Sprintrun | 700 | Hollow | 3- screw old standard clip | RH, TU | Variant |
C46GHAP40P | Jade G-10 | PE | HAP40 core/420J2 cladding | Feb. 27, 2018 | $219.95 (street)/$329.95 (MSRP) | Blade HQ Exclusive. Sold out in under 18 minutes. | Limited (likely 600-1200) | Hollow | Chrome silver Hourglass | RH, TU | Variant |
C46GPODBK | Olive drab G-10 | PE | M390 black | 2022 | $430.00 (MSRP, 2022), $289.95 (Street, 2022) | Blade HQ Exclusive. | Limited | Hollow | Black Hourglass | RH, TU | Variant |
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.