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Bob Lum Fixed Blades - Views, Opinions, Photos

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Big Bird

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Hi All. I liked Bob Lums collaboration with Spyderco so much that I have 2 - a user and a nice shiny one! I am interested in the views and opinions of custom Lum fixed blades by any owners out there. Photos also appreciated. Particularly interested in his tantos - the field grade and high grade. Anyone got his flat ground tanto? Thanks everyone!
 
Tony, that is a phenomenal collection that you have. I really enjoyed the pictures as I've not seen many Lum's prior.
 
Hi Lumnut - knew I could depend on you! I have admired Bob's work for years and a couple of years ago got one of the Spyderco collaborations (fixed blade). It is a nicely made knife and I like it so much that I just bought a second one 'for keeps' (and a River City concealex sheath). I just got a Wally Hayes tanto made so I am pretty sure that I like tanto styles. I think I would like to find one of Bob's field grade tantos - I am interested in what the flat ground blade is like. I view your collection from time to time. How long did it take to gather all those? I swapped e mails with Bob recently and he told me it is 16 months back log right now. Do you use his knives at all?
 
Big Bird said:
I think I would like to find one of Bob's field grade tantos - I am interested in what the flat ground blade is like.
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They are just as fine as his hollow ground ones. The drawback to a Flat ground Tanto is that it's extremely difficult to pull off the wonderful hamagiri tip. Of the 4 Flat ground tantos I own, they are all traditional shaped, without the chiseled hamagiri tip.
Big Bird said:
How long did it take to gather all those?
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Almost twenty years and counting.
Big Bird said:
Do you use his knives at all?
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I have about a dozen that I use regularly in rotation. Of my collection, I've used about 40% of them. Bob prefers that his knives be used, and I'm more than happy to oblige him. ;)
 
Thanks Tony - I've got a lot of catching-up to do! I took the Spydie Lum into the yard today and it cuts pretty well in whittling and carving. I was surprised.
 
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