Caly3 Lightweight??
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Caly3 Lightweight??
I'd love to see a Caly3 LW. I actually prefer FRN to G10 and I freaking love my UKPK 110. It's the knife I choose almost every day. A caly3 LW would basically be the same knife with a lock. Would anyone else go for this?
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Caly 3.5 is „in the work“ , we don´t know when it is going to be released, maybe later this year.
We don´t have any news about 3 inch version.
Caly is very interesting desing, but the 3 inch is a bit short for me, but I really like the looks of this knife.
We don´t have any news about 3 inch version.
Caly is very interesting desing, but the 3 inch is a bit short for me, but I really like the looks of this knife.
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I’d def be in. I’m a huge 3.5 fan and trying lw version would be right up my ally - especially with some good tool steel.
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I’m looking forward to the 3.5 LW
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Has anybody heard if the 3.5" version will also be SB?
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Only info we have on 3.5 is that is should have FRN (texture similar to Chaparral), non-pinned construction, made in Taichung.
Steel could be XHP (since Taichung and stuff), but not for 100 %.
Steel could be XHP (since Taichung and stuff), but not for 100 %.
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Thank you and Taichung XHP would lock me in.
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Re: Caly3 Lightweight??
+1samdasnake wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 1:18 amI'd love to see a Caly3 LW. I actually prefer FRN to G10 ...
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Would prefer S30V to XHP for corrosion resistance but the Caly 3.5 is in my Top 5 all time knives, and I am really looking forward to the LW version. Hoping this might get the K390 treatment but if it is Taichung vs Seki it might be a stretch.
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That's really exciting about the Caly 3.5 LW. A 3.5 inch blade is just a little big for my tastes as an EDC. I mean I'll DEFINITELY pick one up, but it sure would be nice to see it in a 3 inch version. I envision it in 20cv with a forest green FRN handle :)
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My favorite Spyderco knife is my Caly3 in Hap40. I would love a lightweight with a 3 in blade, but am also looking forward to a 3.5 in. As long as it keeps the wire clip and comes in a more serviceable steel (anyone else in for RWL34 or SPY27!?) I will be happy.
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You may already be aware but the Caly 3.5 carries a lot smaller than it should. Folded it's not much longer than the 3". I prefer 3" blades too so I understand where you're coming from.samdasnake wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 9:32 amThat's really exciting about the Caly 3.5 LW. A 3.5 inch blade is just a little big for my tastes as an EDC. I mean I'll DEFINITELY pick one up, but it sure would be nice to see it in a 3 inch version. I envision it in 20cv with a forest green FRN handle :)
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Man I would kill for that combo.samdasnake wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 9:32 amThat's really exciting about the Caly 3.5 LW. A 3.5 inch blade is just a little big for my tastes as an EDC. I mean I'll DEFINITELY pick one up, but it sure would be nice to see it in a 3 inch version. I envision it in 20cv with a forest green FRN handle :)
I really like the 3" blade in the Caly platform. I'd be more excited about the 3" LW than the 3.5" LW, but both are great. I would love a colorful FRN, anything but black. Forest green would be great.
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We have a proto made SLA, We've not yet pushed the "go" button.
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I am so in for the all the way. Love my G10 Caly 3s, but the lw platform is such a beautiful thing. Here's hoping it comes to pass :D
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That’s nice to hear! Please press the go button!
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For me:
Caly 3 LW: Nice!
Caly 3.5 LW: Even nicer!
I appreciate a long cutting edge in my main EDC knives, and the 3.5 gives you a PM2 edge in a Delica sized package. I don´t mind carrying a larger closed knife in most occasions, but sometimes a compact folder comes in handy,
Caly 3 LW: Nice!
Caly 3.5 LW: Even nicer!
I appreciate a long cutting edge in my main EDC knives, and the 3.5 gives you a PM2 edge in a Delica sized package. I don´t mind carrying a larger closed knife in most occasions, but sometimes a compact folder comes in handy,
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- 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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Hey Sal,
Exciting to hear about a prototype! Do you mind explaining what SLA is?
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Thanks Sharp Guy!
That's very cool, and makes a lot of sense for this use case. I know this wouldn't be fair to Sal or Spyderco, but I'd love to be able to see the difference between a prototype and a final product for curiosity's sake.
In any case, I'm enjoying the lightweights more and more recently; my Para 3 is breaking in nicely. I'm excited for a fresh take on a classic Japanese-made Spyderco like the Caly.
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Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.