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Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder vs Spyderco UK Penknife
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$169.95Most expensive
US$135Cheapest
Weight
77.99 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
175 mm (6.89 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin-finished blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
SlipIt (non-locking)
Opening method
Thumb Hole
One-handed opening via Spyderco Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Deep-pocket wire clip, reversible for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCollector
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Locking-blade knife usersLegal jurisdictions prohibiting locking blades
Common praise
High-quality VG-10 steel bladeCompact and light design at 2.75 oz.Collector's favorite with limited production
Excellent edge retention and toughness thanks to CPM SPY27 steelLightweight and durable G-10 handleConvenient reversible pocket clip for ambidextrous tip-up carrySafe, legal non-locking slipjoint design with ambidextrous one-handed opening
Common complaints
Unknown
Not suitable for users preferring locking bladesLimited blade length (approximately 2.95 inches) for heavy-duty tasks