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Over the last 10 years or so I searched for "the one" knife, the last knife I would ever need to buy. Spent more than a few dollars with some reputable makers and was happy with my purchases. But none of them were "the one". Four years ago I ordered a Caly 3, I don't remember what led me to it but I ...

The Caly3 carries low in your pocket, out of sight with only the clip really showing. I find the Caly3 sort of disappears in my hand if I choke up on it, it could pass for a fat paring knife if you didn't look too closely.

I work at a job where it is expected that you carry a knife and the Caly3 ...

[quote="JD Spydo"]

JD, thanks for pointing out the 701 Profiles, I had not paid attention to them before your comment. At first glance I thought they were small triangles. :o The Sharpmaker really has been an eye opener for me, I didn't appreciate the capabilities of ceramic sharpening until I saw ...

To all who posted, thank you for your responses . After buying a Sharpmaker a few weeks ago and seeing what a super job it did on my knives I think it's natural to want the benchstones as well.

Koot

I'm thinking of buying a Spyderco meduim bench stone and I wonder if these ceramic stones dish or hollow from wear after repeated use? If they do can they be flattened with a diamond lapping plate?

thanks,
koot

Another option is the "Aurora Fire Starter 2SA with Magnesium" made in the USA by Solo Scientific. I bought one for my son last Christmas and was able to give it a try, very impressive.