Opinions wanted on Bob Lum Tanto

[spydieman]

Anybody who has a Bob Lum Tanto Folder or has handled one, let me know what you think. I have one on its way but haven't held one before and while I am waiting anxiously for mine to arrive I would like to hear what I have to look forward to. Thanks.



Mark.

[glasshartt]

Mark,

I have one that is in EDC rotation with an Endura. I love them both. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Linda

<img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O> Integrity is being good even if no-one else is watching <img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O>

[4 s ter]

spydieman

I have the titanium handled Lum Tanto Folder. It's a great knife, excellent fit and finish, a really stout blade, and an interesting design. The tanto blade shape isn't for everyone but I do like the way Lum and Spyderco have produced this one.

I like it enough that I had Gary Graley make a custom leather sheath to carry it in (see the attached image). That's my knife (minus the clip). I exhanged the short lanyard which Gary added for one tied out of rawhide.

Check out Gary's work at
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Cabin/7306/blades.html

Hope you enjoy your new Spyderco Lum

David

"Not all who wander are lost"

[spydieman]

Now that's a very impressive sheath. Thanks for the link.

I can't wait to get my hands on that Lum. Monday is Labor Day so that is at least one more day I will have to wait since mail won't be running. With any luck I'll have an engraved Native II on the way soon, too. The excitement is killing me.

Mark.

[cmassicotte]

4 s ter - Dang It!! I wish you wouldn't keep doin that. I have no use for a Ti Tanto. Really.

But I have to have one to go in that sheath.

SATC here i come

chuck

There is no right way to do a wrong thing

[4 s ter]

Chuck

I didn't buy the Ti Lum or have the sheath made because I had a use for it - I just really wanted it!!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

If you'd like a different <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> in a sheath by Gary, check out the Chinook. Use the same link above - it's at the bottom of the page.

Hey - I use the pocket clip on all the rest of my <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>s , but it's OK to be a little different on some. I bet Gary could make a great looking sheath for a Lum Chinese.

David

"Not all who wander are lost"

[glasshartt]

Chuck,

I think they are going to have to name a wing after you. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Linda

<img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O> Integrity is being good even if no-one else is watching <img src="http://www.spyderco.com/forum/spyder.gif" border=O>

[cmassicotte]

4 s ter - As you have quite possibly figured out, it is not need but want that drives me. I want the Ti Tanto for two reasons -
One) - I really like titanium scales. I own 2 knives with Ti handles now, the Ti Salsa and a Gerber Airframe. Sooooooo........ I had been dreaming about the Ti Tanto and then
two) - I saw your first post with the pic of your Ti Tanto and sheath. And the sheath just sort of put it over the top. I even added Gary's web page to my favorites before I closed the thread.

So, anyway, it certainly is not a matter of need or use - it simply a case of my wanting one more toy.

And then... You just couldn't leave it alone, could you? You had to plant the idea of a sheath for a Lum Chinese Folder into the deep dark recesses of my tiny brain.... That too, just might be over the top - and what a cool idea it is. I will let you know just what comes of your evil &lt;img src=&quot;spyder.gif&quot; width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0&gt;wit.

Chuck.

There is no right way to do a wrong thing

Edited by - cmassicotte on 9/1/2002 9:36:24 PM

[spydieman]

I got it! It arrived in the mailbox this morning. Wow! When I took it out of the box my wife said &quot;That's a big knife.&quot; I like it. This is the first time I have seen the G-10 handle in person. It sure is &quot;grippy&quot;.

Mark.

[Spyderfreak]

I think it look's better silver blade

Matt

[spydieman]

I like the silver blade better also, but I got a good deal on the black blade so I took it instead. Maybe I will get one with a silver blade, too.

Mark.