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Spyderco Efficient vs Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Efficient stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 161% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient 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$65Cheapest
US$169.95Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
77.99 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
Finish
Satin or Black oxide coated blade
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Spyderco Trademark Round Hole for one-handed opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible hourglass clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useValue-oriented users
Everyday CarryCollector
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Good value for the priceSolid build quality for a budget bladeComfortable ergonomic handleEffective and secure liner lock mechanismReversible clip for versatile carry options
High-quality VG-10 steel bladeCompact and light design at 2.75 oz.Collector's favorite with limited production
Common complaints
Blade steel is lower-end (8Cr13MoV) compared to high-end knives
Unknown