When will we see the Caly 3.5 Lightweight?

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When will we see the Caly 3.5 Lightweight?

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sal or anyone, are there any estimates or ideas for when we will see the Caly 3.5 Lightweight folder with VG10 blade, FRN grip, and wire clip?

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Heck yeah! :)
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I’d guess with the new reveal program you won’t see it anytime before the next 6 months.
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Yes please!
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So the Caly 3 and 3.5 are thin enough that G10 I think works well, but FRN does have its advantages and would probably be popular.
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Yes please and thank you! I'd love a linerless G10 option but something like a UKPK/Caly 3.5 hybrid would be fantastic especially if we could see some sprints/exclusives.
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thewoodpecker wrote:
Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:28 pm
Yes please and thank you! I'd love a linerless G10 option but something like a UKPK/Caly 3.5 hybrid would be fantastic especially if we could see some sprints/exclusives.
Since we discussed that in another thread: Could you measure the length of the actual grip area on the handle behind the choil (if you find the time)?
If it is long enough to offer a good four finger grip, I´d really like to see a Caly 3.5 LW: Short closed length compared to the amount of edge you get, backlock, FRN (on a possible LW), thin (3mm) leaf shape blade (and by that rather fine but still strong tip)... would tick a lot of boxes for me.
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Wartstein wrote:
Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:48 pm
thewoodpecker wrote:
Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:28 pm
Yes please and thank you! I'd love a linerless G10 option but something like a UKPK/Caly 3.5 hybrid would be fantastic especially if we could see some sprints/exclusives.
Since we discussed that in another thread: Could you measure the length of the actual grip area on the handle behind the choil (if you find the time)?
If it is long enough to offer a good four finger grip, I´d really like to see a Caly 3.5 LW: Short closed length compared to the amount of edge you get, backlock, FRN (on a possible LW), thin (3mm) leaf shape blade (and by that rather fine but still strong tip)... would tick a lot of boxes for me.
Luckily I have my 3.5 and ruler close at hand. The grip area from point-to-point (i.e.behind the choil) is almost exactly 3.25".
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thewoodpecker wrote:
Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:50 pm
Wartstein wrote:
Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:48 pm
thewoodpecker wrote:
Fri Nov 22, 2019 12:28 pm
Yes please and thank you! I'd love a linerless G10 option but something like a UKPK/Caly 3.5 hybrid would be fantastic especially if we could see some sprints/exclusives.
Since we discussed that in another thread: Could you measure the length of the actual grip area on the handle behind the choil (if you find the time)?
If it is long enough to offer a good four finger grip, I´d really like to see a Caly 3.5 LW: Short closed length compared to the amount of edge you get, backlock, FRN (on a possible LW), thin (3mm) leaf shape blade (and by that rather fine but still strong tip)... would tick a lot of boxes for me.
Luckily I have my 3.5 and ruler close at hand. The grip area from point-to-point (i.e.behind the choil) is almost exactly 3.25".

Thanks, that´s very kind of you!

Could be a tad too short for me... my Stretch 1 offers 3.7 " behind the choil, almost the exact same length as the Delica offers (whole grip area on the handle). When I grab Stretch 1 or Delica, there is just a very little amount of handle not covered by my hand at the rear end, so I´d have to try the Caly 3.5
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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The Stretch has the same blade length with longer grip area (sans choil) so if you're in need of a longer handle the Stretch might be the way to go. For me the ergos on the Caly 3.5 are perfect and it is tough to beat in terms of blade:handle ratio...even beats out the Kapara.
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thewoodpecker wrote:
Fri Nov 22, 2019 1:07 pm
The Stretch has the same blade length with longer grip area (sans choil) so if you're in need of a longer handle the Stretch might be the way to go. For me the ergos on the Caly 3.5 are perfect and it is tough to beat in terms of blade:handle ratio...even beats out the Kapara.
Ditto.
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