Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0770GRYBW stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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.
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
Gray anodized aluminum
Finish
Satin
Blackwash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Speed safe assisted flipper
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Collector
▣Everyday carry▣Tactical use▣General utility
Not best for
Unknown
!Heavy chopping!Fixed blade tasks
Common praise
✓High-quality VG-10 steel blade✓Compact and light design at 2.75 oz.✓Collector's favorite with limited production
✓High-quality S35VN steel blade✓Assist opening mechanism is smooth and fast✓Comfortable ergonomic handle with good grip✓Reversible deep-carry clip for left or right carry✓Durable blackwash blade finish hides scratches
Common complaints
Unknown
⚠Some variation in weight between sources⚠Blade steel is sometimes reported as Elmax but consensus is S35VN⚠Not intended for heavy-duty fixed blade tasks