It's time for a new Calypso!

[Sumdumguy]

I was using my newly repurchased Calypso at my companies christmas party tonight thinking about how nice it is.

I wonder why it fell to the wayside? I had one for a while, sold it recently and instantly turned around and bought another. It is a great knife with nice ergonomics, I won't be selling this one.

Infact, with the recent release of the Caly Jr. Superblue, I think it would be a great time for a Superblue Calypso to complete the family!

Anyone else want an SB Calypso?

Here's a picture of it next to it's insanely overpriced little brother.

[attila]

I would like one too, but I'd hesitate to ask for Superblue as all 3 of my Superblue Spydie blades are warped from the factory. In a blade as long as that gorgeous Calypso, I worry that the noticeable warping of smaller blades could be a major issue. Perhaps a Z-wear, K490, K390, or some other steel would be an acceptable alternative.

With all that nonsense said, I'd still buy one.

[The Meat man]

I'd love to have a Super Blue Calypso. Unclad, with screws, not pins like the Calypso Jr Sprint Run.

[Sumdumguy]

To everyone who voted no, can we get a reason?
Have you ever used one?

[JD Spydo]

NO!!! I want the one pictured on the right hand side>> yeah the big C-54 Calypso. And I don't care if it's the brown G-10 handle or if they want to go back to the original Micarta handle. The C-54 is truly one of the very best models from The GOLDEN ERA of SPYDERS (1998-2004). A new C-54 Calypso in a Supersteel would be a great way to start the new year 2019.

I would also love a new rendition of the C-52 Calypso JR. I would want a return to the Micarta handle that they had in the AUS-8 era. And a full Spyderedged version of both of them :cool:

[shaztec]

I'd be happy with any new super blue release. I just really love super blue :)

[bearfacedkiller]

I would buy a C54 Calypso in almost any flavor. Green/HAP40 would be great too. It is a brilliant design.

[JD Spydo]

I would buy a C54 Calypso in almost any flavor. Green/HAP40 would be great too. It is a brilliant design.

Thank you for your support BFK because for years I've thought that the C-54 Calypso is the literal "Grandfather" of the entire Calypso series of Spyderco's In House designs. I would go bunkers for a C-54 in HAP-40 or any other Japanese Supersteel for that matter.

I will not ever forget just how awesome my original C-54 Calypso in full Spyderedge was. I was a complete idiot for trading that one away like I did. I was thinking it wouldn't be hard to find a replacement Spyderedged C-54.

The C-54 Calypso was truly a victim of having so many other great Spyderco models that were peaking at the time of it's release. It was truly overshadowed by models like the Viele, The JD Smith, The Herbst and about 5 others I could mention>> it was one super Spyderco model that literally got lost in the shuffle

[wrdwrght]

Having recently acquired my first C54 Calypso, I now think this design is Sal’s most graceful.

But I don’t want its lines trashed by ugly lamination grinds, so, a premiere Japanese steel that is uncladded for me. Super Blue appeals.

Given the tariffs, however, I don’t hold out much hope.

[Mako109]

I now think this design is Sal’s most graceful.

I agree! Just thinking, compared to the Police 4 perhaps they're too similar. To differentiate the Calypso I would love to see it reincarnated with screwed construction, CF scales, flow thru handle with polished standoffs, and a compression lock.

[Tims]

Keen for this and the 3.5. I have a preference for stainless steel but I’m guessing a sprint wouldn’t be and I could live with that

[vivi]

I'm in for a full size Caly Sprint. The Caly 3 and 3.5 have great ergos, but the Calypso is more my size.

[holeshot]

I got the brown sprint last year and LOVE it! t this point I'd buy another regardless of blade steel or scale color, just bring it on. :)

[JD Spydo]

I got the brown sprint last year and LOVE it! t this point I'd buy another regardless of blade steel or scale color, just bring it on. :)

But if any model deserves a new blade steel it would be the C-54 Calypso. However if they would offer the C-54 Calypso in full Spyderedge I wouldn't gripe at all if they did that in VG-10>> because VG-10 is actually a good steel for Spyderedges.

[RadioactiveSpyder]

It’s time for both a new Calypso and a new Caly 3.5, in Super Blue or whatever (I’d prefer K390 or M390 though). There are a couple missing Caly 3.5 variants that exist as the Caly 3 (I’ve been pining for a Damascus 3.5 with contoured CF scales and bolsters forever, but Sal continues to torment me... ). I’d be very happy with a new Calypso as well.



In the meantime, several knives come to mind that very much fill that niche, most notably the Police 4. Other slimmer offerings that I find quite Caly-like are the Pattada, Hungarian (man what an awesome knife!), and the new Kapara. The Kapara in particular is very appealing to me and has already achieved mega-star status in my EDC roundup, having a very Caly-ish flow to it with the lovely contoured CF scales AND my favorite - the compression lock! If pressed to recommend the full size Calypso and the Kapara, the gold goes to the Kapara IMHO. Cheers, Radioactive :)

[JD Spydo]

It’s time for both a new Calypso and a new Caly 3.5, in Super Blue or whatever (I’d prefer K390 or M390 though). There are a couple missing Caly 3.5 variants that exist as the Caly 3 (I’ve been pining for a Damascus 3.5 with contoured CF scales and bolsters forever, but Sal continues to torment me... ). I’d be very happy with a new Calypso as we

Thank you!! RadioactiveSpyder :) that pic of that Spyderedged C-54 Calypso really made my evening :) And believe me EVIL D is right when he discovered that full flat grind blades tend to utilize Spyderedges better than any other blade grind. Also that classic Micarta handle is truly a work of art. Even the Calypso Junior in AUS-8, Micarta handle was a little mega-beast in Spyderedge>> no wonder so many collectors look for that one in particular.

[bearfacedkiller]

The Police4 is a bit bigger. I agree that the Pattada is similar (and maybe better) than the C54. Honestly, the Endura is pretty similar too.

[Bdubs808]

Yes. I bought a brown Calypso at full MSRP and have no regrets.

[Tims]

The Police4 is a bit bigger. I agree that the Pattada is similar (and maybe better) than the C54. Honestly, the Endura is pretty similar too.

Interesting comparison between the Police 4 & the Calypso. Makes me want a Calypso even more!

[Bloke]

Very nice! :cool: :)