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Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder vs WE Knife Swordfin
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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% 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 42% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$294Most expensive
Weight
77.99 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
97.1 g (3.43 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
83.4 mm (3.28 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
195.7 mm (7.70 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
112.3 mm (4.42 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
Shredded Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Front Flipper & Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCollector
EDCTactical Knives
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
High-quality CPM 20CV blade steel.Lightweight and well balanced at 97.1 grams.Durable shredded carbon fiber handle with titanium liners.Smooth liner lock with reliable locking mechanism.Ergonomic front flipper and thumb stud opening methods.
Common complaints
Unknown
Premium price point compared to average EDC knives.
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