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Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt vs Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$159.95Cheapest
US$169.95Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
77.99 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
Finish
Satin finish
Satin
Lock type
Ball joint slipjoint (non-locking)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible/ambidextrous
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry in regions with restrictive carry lawsTactical usePrecision cutting
Everyday CarryCollector
Not best for
Heavy-duty chopping tasksFixed blade knife uses
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality CPM-S30V steel bladeInnovative ball joint slipjoint lock system with half-stopLightweight carbon fiber handleLegal carry blade length under 3 inchesErgonomic finger choil enhances safety and grip
High-quality VG-10 steel bladeCompact and light design at 2.75 oz.Collector's favorite with limited production
Common complaints
Non-locking slipjoint may not suit users desiring locking mechanismLack of sheath or pouch included
Unknown