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Well, I have a Caly 3, a 3.5, and a Centofante 3&4 as well as a few current production folders (well, maybe more than a few). What would you like to see compared? I was thinking of the Caly's and Centofante's along side current spyderco models such as the para 3, endura, stretch 2, delica, etc....

TimButterfield wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:17 am

For yet another comparison, here is a Caly 3.5 along with a bunch of different Spydies. If you need some isolated comparisons of any of these, let me know.

Thanks!

The current plan includes; a continuation of the Caly 3 in traditional carbon fiber, a Caly 3.5 (3.5" blade) in both traditional carbon fiber and a light weight version. A Caly 4 (4.0" blade) in carbon fiber. A Caly 2.5 (2.5" blade). And a necklace pendant miniature (non locking) in ...

Does anyone have any pictures of the Caly 3.0 / 3.5 next to some other current production folders? I am also looking for a summation of the Caly's virtues / vices. It sounds as if it is simple-slicey? For me, the Caly and the Centofante are two models I need to know more about. Someone please educat...

For the record: The Endura is without any doubt my most used folder ever, I have quite some experience with the Stretch XL already, but only briefly owned a Chief - and a G10 one, I am certain I´d prefer the FRN version (lighter, a bit chamfered, bidirectional texturing...) ........ So, for me, the...

This thread is the best. Nothing better than getting ongoing laboratory notes while the experiment is in progress. Regards the children, I've found the best way to keep my sanity is to consider the children as subjects of my experiments. I've also tried this method on the wife, with disastrous resu...

Ramonade wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 02, 2023 1:25 pm

Excellent idea Jeff ! I love this test, you just need to own a cupboard, and a wife, and the deed is done

I would like this if there was a button!

Thank you. The chief blade is not as tall as I imagined it to be and that’s a good thing for pocket carry. What a beautiful clean blade shape . Do you have any thoughts about how the stretch 2 XL, endura, and chief compare in terms of carry and use? I have never handled/pocketed the stretch or chie...

Interesting piece!

I imagine people have nicked their femoral artery with a folder or machete - accidents happen. If I was carrying a neck knife I wouldn't want it very close to my neck; I'd use a fairly long lanyard. It would seem safer to extract a blade with a down -and-out motion so as to keep the blade away from ...

The Urban and The UKPK - whilst at the same time bettering both as an EDC option in my humble opinion, especially in countries with draconian knife laws like the U.K. Flash Draconian laws are certainly a good reason to carry a slip-joint! I will continue to thank heaven I live in a place w/o such l...

Interesting! Initially I was thinking "sheepsfoot" for the win. But after reading the excellent observations I would love to hear some more details from the author.

carrot wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:12 am

That said, I wouldn't want linered models to disappear! I still love the Crucarta PM2, the standard D4 FFG, the Chaparral, and the Rockjumper (and many more) exactly how they're constructed.

I second that - choice is pleasant little luxury!

When you asked your question, did you mean sticking the tip into something and bending from side to side? In that case it does act as a lever and blade length matters a lot. Or did you mean sticking the knife in and twisting? That's what I thought you meant by torquing, and in that case blade lengt...

Scandi Grind wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 28, 2023 8:49 am

I honestly wonder if I would like them to go back to linerless construction, but due to the general aversion to flex in handles...

To a limited extent the salt models address this desire (with analogues of the endura and delica), right?

Coastal wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 26, 2023 10:21 pm

But maybe he's a lot stronger than me...

Have no concern, I doubt it, hehehehe.

I'm not sure why blade length would matter when torquing a knife, though. The same torque is applied to the handle whether it's applied to the blade at the tip or the heel. In fact, it's easy to see that torque can be more easily applied where the blade is deepest rather than at the tip. That is, i...

If a lock back knife has not been worn-in, is there a chance a little lock rock is the result?

Whenever I hear about a liner-less LW model with a blade that exceeds 3.5" (e.g. endura, police, chief) I wonder about the torque that a long blade can put on a simple liner-less FRN/FRCP handle. Personally, I would find it difficult, but not impossible, to justify buying a liner-less knife if ...

Many of us will eventually consider upgrading or changing the handle scales on a spyderco. I am interested in reliable handle scale vendors. Particularly sellers who have provided a quality product and/or service. Links to websites, ebay, etsy, etc are encouraged. Background: I have glanced at ebay ...