C65 Bob Lum Chinese Folder
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. 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.
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.
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"
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
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. |
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