Glass fiber manufacturing is part chemical, part mechanical.  Strands of glass and carbon are drawn into fibers then heated to high temperatures to expel the majority of non-carbon atoms in a process called carbonization.  The process creates filament-like fibers composed of tightly woven chains of glass/carbon that when laminated into sheets makes exceptional knife handles that are lightweight, visually pleasing and wear-resistant.  

Conventional glass fiber is woven, basket-like, horizontally and vertically but our Japanese makers have developed a new weaving process that creates circular and swirled fiber patterns called Nishijin.  Spyderco combines a Nishijin glass fiber handle, with custom knifemaker Bob Lum's Chinese Folder design resulting in an Asian-influenced CLIPIT exuding the simplicity and function of traditional Chinese cutlery in a modern superior cutting tool.  

Inside the Nishijin handle scales are full-length  liners and a  Michael Walker LinerLock'.  The blade is wider at one end, tapering to a point like a leaf and offers a pointed tip for detailed, precise cutting and plenty of width across the blade for serious cutting chores.   The VG-10 steel blade is full flat-ground with a PlainEdge cutting edge and a swedge ground from the spine adding style and lessening overall weight.  A black three-screw metal clip carries the folder right-handed tip-up/tip-down.

Bob Lum passed away several years ago but his folding knife designs continue influencing American cutlery and his Chinese Folder offers Spyderco the opportunity to continue his talented legacy.

• Blade Length: Approximately 3.15625" ~ 80 mm
• Blade Material: VG-10 Stainless Steel
• Blade Style: Flat Ground, Leaf Shaped, Plain Edge
• Blade Thickness: Approximately 0.125" ~ 3 mm
• Lock Style: Michael Walker LinerLock
• Closed Overall Length: Approximately 4.25" ~ 108 mm
• Open Overall Length: Approximately 7.1875" ~ 183 mm
• Handle Material: Black Nishijin Glass Fiber
• Pocket Clip: Right Hand Tip Up | Right Hand Tip Down
• Weight: Approximately 3.00 Ounces ~ 85 Grams
• Special Features:
  Designed by Bob Lum
  Lanyard Hole
  Made in Japan