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Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder vs Spyderco Sliverax
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$169.95Cheapest
US$270Most expensive
Weight
77.99 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
93.5 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
117.9 mm (4.64 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.51 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
Carbon Fiber, G-10
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Wire pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCollector
Everyday carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality VG-10 steel bladeCompact and light design at 2.75 oz.Collector's favorite with limited production
Slim profile and lightweight designExcellent ergonomics and comfortable handleStrong and easy to operate compression lockVersatile one-handed opening with flipper and thumb holeGood edge retention and cutting leverage
Common complaints
Unknown
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