Sal, is this even possible? (Caly 3.5 content)

twinboysdad · #1

if I recall, the G10 Caly 3.5 was disco'ed because of a manufacturer issue. Could this perfect knife be moved to Golden for production? I know the Native, a similar knife and lock, are Golden products...why can't an equally great blade be made in Golden too? This just can't be the end for the G10 C3.5. Imagine the steel options if this took place?

Liquid Cobra · #2

A Caly 3.5 with CPM-S30V would be a nice thing to see indeed. There certainly is a lot of love for the 3.5 here on the forums, but what about the outside world.

bearfacedkiller · #3

Sal has stated that the Caly 3.5 was more of an afi's knife so I don't think it was as successful with the masses as it is with us knife nuts. Blows my mind.

You do bring up an interesting point that could involve some CQI. Golden has already been making a Caly for a while now basically. The UKPK is just a non locking Caly3 and it has been made in ti, g10 and frn with SCREW CONSTRUCTION.

If Golden was ever able to take over the Caly series maybe we could get one with screw construction and maybe even a ti or frn version. Hmmm...

Doc Dan · #4

Now there is an interesting idea. I have the Caly3. It is a great knife. I do not have the 3.5 because I have an Endura. If the 3.5 were moved to Golden, it might be cheaper and I would choose it. Having different options on scale materials and blade steels would be awesome.

swigert · #5

Would be awesome to see in different configurations. Sal what do you say?

bdblue · #6

swigert wrote:Would be awesome to see in different configurations. Sal what do you say?

Maybe different as in something other than a lockback.

spyderg · #7

I'd be in for one, I keep thinking the only thing my zdp 3.5 could use is Taiwan fit and finish, If Golden could give as good FF as my Cru-wear Manix 2...

swigert · #8

bdblue wrote:
swigert wrote:Would be awesome to see in different configurations. Sal what do you say?
Maybe different as in something other than a lockback.

Compression lock?

NoFair · #9

M4 would suit it well, if we are dreaming...

Lost · #10

swigert wrote:
bdblue wrote:
swigert wrote:Would be awesome to see in different configurations. Sal what do you say?
Maybe different as in something other than a lockback.
Compression lock?

This... 100%!!

twinboysdad · #11

Do those of you not wanting the Caly 3.5 AS IS even own one? Changing any of the sum of its parts would be an abomination. It ceases to be a Caly 3.5. You would be sacrificing the thinness to change the lock. To me this knife is superior to the Native G10 and no one ever says anything about changing it.

swigert · #12

twinboysdad wrote:Do those of you not wanting the Caly 3.5 AS IS even own one? Changing any of the sum of its parts would be an abomination. It ceases to be a Caly 3.5. You would be sacrificing the thinness to change the lock. To me this knife is superior to the Native G10 and no one ever says anything about changing it.

Originally when I mentioned different configurations I meant scales and blade steel.

I do own one. Back locks aren't my favorite....but i do like the compression lock.

Lost · #13

twinboysdad wrote:Do those of you not wanting the Caly 3.5 AS IS even own one? Changing any of the sum of its parts would be an abomination. It ceases to be a Caly 3.5. You would be sacrificing the thinness to change the lock. To me this knife is superior to the Native G10 and no one ever says anything about changing it.

Sure do.. Own about 3-4 of them.

GoldenSpydie · #14

twinboysdad wrote:Do those of you not wanting the Caly 3.5 AS IS even own one? Changing any of the sum of its parts would be an abomination. It ceases to be a Caly 3.5. You would be sacrificing the thinness to change the lock. To me this knife is superior to the Native G10 and no one ever says anything about changing it.

I don't own one...but I would buy one if it switched to the compression lock and Golden production...

bearfacedkiller · #15

I just meant different handle materials and different steels and changing to screw construction. I didn't mean changing the entire knife. :eek: :D

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twinboysdad · #16

Ok, let me take a breath and try again. I am all for new scale material or color, different steels, and Golden production. I like the back lock as is and even though I would prefer screws vs pins, not if it changed the thinness or created a problem for Sal

Surfingringo · #17

Sweet! I'll take my caly 3.5 with a liner lock and a blacked out, 4.5", partially serrated, H1 Wharncliffe!! And go ahead and make it a flipper too!

farnorthdan · #18

I have the 3 in SB and would give my left.......toe for another run of the 3.5 in SB.

bh49 · #19

twinboysdad wrote:if I recall, the G10 Caly 3.5 was disco'ed because of a manufacturer issue.

I cannot recall any manufacturing issues. Caly3.5 ZDP189 still in production. VG10 variant was discontinued like most of discontinued knives due to insufficient sale. I love the knife and own two of them.
I can recall only one Sal's comment on this topic, the same as Darby mentioned before.

bearfacedkiller wrote:Sal has stated that the Caly 3.5 was more of an afi's knife so I don't think it was as successful with the masses as it is with us knife nuts. Blows my mind.

Sal also commented that there is no enough room for screws in Caly.
Hopefully we will see sprint.

mastiff · #20

I bought a Caly 3.5 G-10 on the many recommendations of the folks here, even though it came gritty with the lock and pivot full of hair like pieces of G-10 I'd buy it again. That is the only "manufacturing issue" that I've seen or read about, the amount of threads about this are somewhat abundant. Jeez, fixing that would take blowing the handle out after milling with an air compressor. If that was the reason and the factory couldn't do that then it deserved to be shut down.

I only carry it on Sundays sharing duty with my Sage 3, even with the 3.5" blade it doesn't scare the sheeple. I'm not a knife afi, but I can still appreciate a genius design. It isn't my favorite but I like the design a lot. That larger size blade slipping into a handle the size of a Delica just tickles me every time I get it out. More designs like this would be great!

I quite like the backlock, but I've been told that I'm getting old. Backlocks have been the sturdiest locks I've used and my old Buck stood up very well so I trust them more than some easier to use and possibly better or stronger locks. I'd be perfectly happy with it using the same backlock. I'd move the finger guard placement towards the pivot by .05" or .10" and it would be perfect. That's just because my mitts are a little larger and I like to keep my pointer behind a guard. Even if it wasn't changed, I'd surely be happy to get another. I say bring it to Golden!

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