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Comment by Patrik Ilijev on August 31, 2012 at 14:43

ok I let you know if I find something for you. 

Comment by Clint Thompson on August 31, 2012 at 14:29

Patrik I am open to any good deals on the old Spydy.

Comment by Patrik Ilijev on August 31, 2012 at 13:51

And Clink here is the article about that new sprint run Keijo did write about.

I must tell you all I'm subscribed tho that page but I did not know about this model that is very odd 

http://spydercollector.wordpress.com/2012/03/06/spyderco-2012-proto...

Comment by Patrik Ilijev on August 31, 2012 at 13:46

Hey Clint if you want one let me know I will send you a PM if I find one for you on the forums Or I give you a link yo my fellow you-tuber who has one and thinks about to sell it. Just let me know and I will do my best to help you out :)

And to all of you if somebody want a sprint run matriarch serrated version here is the link  for nice priced one I did pay for mine 145$

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spyderco-C12BN-Sprint-Run-Matriarch-Flat-Gr...

Comment by Clint Thompson on August 31, 2012 at 13:41

Patrik....

Yes I looked the FB3 Lum Tanto up on ebay and there was one at "buy it now" for $399.00.  This is way out there on price.  At most it should be no more than $200.  I like Spyderco but not that much. LOL!  Thanks Patrik.

Comment by Clint Thompson on August 31, 2012 at 13:38

Keijo....

I here what your saying.  The reason the Lum Tanto didn't sell in my opinion was at the time it was too expensive. It came with a very nicely made leather sheath but was not suited for military or law enforcement (LEO) use and in brown...not as good as black.  The knife was not marketed well wherein its probable target market...like the military and LEO were either overlooked or just not pursued in the right way.

I appreciate the info on the new folder FB3 Lum Tanto sprint.  Being a professional writer for the last 11 years and have written and sung the praise of the Spyderco brand and even toured their factory in Golden, Colorado and personally met their marketing people.....I had no idea this knife was even in the works.  Case proven on the marketing.  I just don't have the time to keep up with the new knives coming out from over 25 different companies.  Many contact me to let me know of their new products.  Out of 10 of these notifications I may select one to write about as I have a limited number of article each year.

I personally own several spyderco knives and just love the quality.  You can't beat them.

Keijo thank you for the information and presenting a defensible side for Spyderco.  I know Joyce and Mike would appreciate it. 

Comment by Patrik Ilijev on August 31, 2012 at 13:30

As sad it is nothing last forever (only the human stupidity) you all know if you want a particular knife there are second market option like ebay or forums where you can buy them not always cheap but if you really want it the price is on the second place anyway. 

Comment by Clint Thompson on August 31, 2012 at 11:23

Patrik...

Yes I am familiar with the Benchmade 760 but I am not a fan of tanto blade for a pocket knife unless the blade is 4.5 inches or longer.  The tanto design was made for causing large slashing wounds.  Yes you can stab as well but you can stab with a slotted screwdriver too but the screwdriver was not made with this task in mind.  The tanto is good in a combat knife but not superior to the drop point, spear point, clippoint etc. in a working folding pocket knife.  Food for thought.

Comment by Patrik Ilijev on August 31, 2012 at 10:22

Hm nice point Clint I own one lum tanto and yes it is one of a kind outstanding knife don't be disappointed for near twice the price you can buy the benchmade version 

BENCHMADE KNIFE 760BK LFTi CPM-M4 NEW

 

Comment by Clint Thompson on August 31, 2012 at 9:58

Steve...

Spyderco knives...not the Byrd line...makes good quality knives.  The higher priced knives are normally made in the USA or Japan by the finest of craftsman.  So if the price is high is because it cost more to make.  As we all know....if you want quality you pay for quality.  A problem with Spyderco is when they come out with a knife like this and you think about purchasing one and then start a side fund to go forth with the purchase...and then go to buy this knife....they no longer make one.  If you go to their web site in their catalog on page 6 the "Discontinued" knives start and go through page 14.  The Spyderco Lum Tanto #FB03 is a prime example.  This knife is one good DCC (Direct Contact Combat) knife and in my professional opinion the best Spyderco ever made. If an up and coming knife manufacture such as TOPS would produce this knife it would be a big seller.  So the only complaint I have with Spyderco is dropping a good design and coming up with some off the wall projects...which there are many.

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