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Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder vs WE Knife Angst
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Angst stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Angst stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Angst stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Angst 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Angst stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$185Most expensive
Weight
77.99 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
55 g (1.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
78 mm (3.07 in)Shortest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.6 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCollector
Everyday carryEDC backupTactical uses
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
Quality CPM S35VN steelSmooth ceramic ball bearing pivotGood build quality
Common complaints
Unknown
None explicitly mentioned
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