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For edge-polishing blades, I use the 2-stage leather hones (bench-strop system) availabe at www.handamerican.com. I use 600-grit for edge touch-up and 10000-grit for final polishing.

To judge sharpness and detect edge imperfections, I use standard newsprint. Slowly slicing through newspaper, I've ...

Thanks, guys!

Gave my son a full-size Calypso.

I liked the feel, looks, fit and finish so well that I ordered one for myself.

I'm curious about why this knife is discontinued.

I bought a Calypso for my son for Christmas, and liked it so much that I ordered another for myself.



I'm curious about why this knife has been discontinued.

The best rust remover I've found is a metal polish with the brand name Tarnite. There are probably rust-removers just as good by other brand name - but read the 'ingredients' before buying.

The active ingredient you want is OXALIC ACID. Oxalic acid combines with oxides, essentially dissolving rust ...