Super Blue Calypso, Jr.

[lsulaw12]

I recently picked up a Super Blue Calypso, Jr. sprint run in a trade and, all in all, it's a nice little knife. Not as "hard use" as a similarly-sized Delica, but it's fun.

I heard reports of off blade centering (which mine has; not the end of the world), but my example also has a fair amount of side-to-side play. With the knife being pinned together, is there any way I can tighten down the pivot?

[Mom3ntuM]

On mine it helped by tightening the pocket clip screws.
Tried with and without the clip on, i have no bladeplay with the clip mounted securely but plenty without.

[archangel]

Can you believe it? Out of the blue I visited a German dealer website (I really don't do that at all, prices are beyond ridiculous here in Germany), and they had them in stock! For a two digit price, all inclusive! :eek: :eek: :eek:

#26 is incoming. :) It's FRN which is a pity for me, but I'll sure give it a try. :p SB case closed!

[Joey]

Dang, a fine find! Especially to be collecting steels like you are.
I love mine. There’s just something about the model that I love, and to have some Super Blue for under $100 is excellent. I am so happy to be collecting when they revived this model.

[archangel]

Less than 100€, a little over $100 Still a great price for a new rare sprint run model. :D

[Joey]

Right, pardon my ignorance I just didn’t know which currency you used specifically heck of a deal this late after release.
Hopefully the blade centering is good! I bought one used that had bad centering, then I got a new one during a restock at Blade HQ that is right in the center.

[youmakemehole]

Is it really less "hard use"able than the delica? Thats disappointing.. I have one coming in the mail and for some reason I thought it had a thicker blade so therefore a higher durability factor. The delica is already such a thin and dainty knife.

[Chris_P_Bacon]

Screws generally allow for easier adjustments.

That said, enjoy your knife, I believe it will serve you well.

[JD Spydo]

I remember so well how much I dearly loved the original Burgundy, ZDP-189 version of the Caly Jr. when it was introduced back in 2005. I've still got it but it's mainly been retired in the past 5 years because much of my cutting needs do better with longer blades.

It's kind of ironic in a way but my two favorites out of the entire Calypso line up are the C-52 Caly jr. and the original C-54 big Calypso model. Those two will always have a special place in my heart.

[awa54]

I recently picked up a Super Blue Calypso, Jr. sprint run in a trade and, all in all, it's a nice little knife. Not as "hard use" as a similarly-sized Delica, but it's fun.

I heard reports of off blade centering (which mine has; not the end of the world), but my example also has a fair amount of side-to-side play. With the knife being pinned together, is there any way I can tighten down the pivot?

A number of Moki made lockbacks (both Spyderco branded and Moki branded) I own have blade play when not locked, but are rock solid when locked open. Several of those are over ten years old and none have had blade play increase from use... It was especially bad in my Blakiston's Fish Owl and bothered me for a long time, but I eventually got over it and continue to enjoy the knife to this day.

[archangel]

A number of Moki made lockbacks (both Spyderco branded and Moki branded) I own have blade play when not locked, but are rock solid when locked open.

Exactly what my Caly Jr. SB is like. A little off center, too. I can live with that. Ergos are great! FRN is... well it's FRN. All in all a good catch, and finally my SB hunt is over.

[cliffgeo]

I just picked one up over the weekend, and I like it, however it has a bit of a hot~spot to say the least. It is where the top back of the blade meets the end of the lock bar, and is not at all flush, with the lock bar a good 1mm above the blade junction and FRN, leaving 2 very sharp corners that come into play when my thumb is on the top finger choil. So my question is, I am thinking of taking a mini-file and attempting to round off the sharp points, anyone else done this? is it even worth messing with? I can see it going sideways very easily, and were it not one of my favorite steels I would just sell it (with full disclosure)... thoughts?

[fixall]

I just picked one up over the weekend, and I like it, however it has a bit of a hot~spot to say the least. It is where the top back of the blade meets the end of the lock bar, and is not at all flush, with the lock bar a good 1mm above the blade junction and FRN, leaving 2 very sharp corners that come into play when my thumb is on the top finger choil. So my question is, I am thinking of taking a mini-file and attempting to round off the sharp points, anyone else done this? is it even worth messing with? I can see it going sideways very easily, and were it not one of my favorite steels I would just sell it (with full disclosure)... thoughts?

Unfortunately, all three of the Calypso Jr Super Blues I handled had this issue.

Yours seems to be a little bit worse than mine, but the issue is definitely there on all of them.

I can't see why taking a file to it would cause any issues, and I absolutely think it's worth your time. It's a fantastic knife with phenomenal steel and unless you pay the inflated secondary market price, you'll never have a chance to own another. It's not often that we get a knife from Spyderco with a full slab of Super Blue instead of being cladded.

[SpyderSeth]

I got mine from DLT a few days ago but hadn't taken it out of the box yet. I checked mine and it does not seem to have this issue. It fully engages and sits flush.

Can you force it down flush with some pressure? If so, maybe it just needs some break-in.

[cliffgeo]

Thanks Fixall, totally agree... I appreciate your input, just what I needed to hear. I'm going to do some work on it tonight, and other than this alignment issue the knife is fine, tight as a drum, zero blade play, reasonable blade grind, light as a feather and a full slab of SB... Have a great weekend :spyder:

[cliffgeo]

SpyderSeth, I (very politely) added a note asking if they would "check the centering" - and I swear every time I do that something else other than the centering is wonky... I'm just going to shut up from now on. I'd way rather have a slightly off center blade than this... :rolleyes: lol, I tried pressing it quite hard and not happening, its way off. I'm just going to round the edges a bit and call her my own... Have a good weekend

[DrawBackwards]

I got two of these - and both have that same issue with the lock bar and tang not meeting flush.

[archangel]

Mine does not have that.

[Larry_Mott]

Mine does not have that.

That's good, every one i have seen and handled, including my 2 are just like the one in cliffgeo's pic.

[archangel]

You know what? There IS a difference of height between the blade part and the handle part in mine too. Your comment had me check it. I was so sure there wasn't because you basically don't feel any sharpness, because the two FRN handle pieces and the steel handle part are even. But there is a step between both steel parts...