Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread

[JoviAl]

Caly 4 - how exciting! I’ve been considering a Caly for a while just off the back of Bolster’s glowing recommendations, but I prefer a 4inch (or larger) blade wherever possible.

Now I’m just hoping it comes in Magnacut or something similarly rust resistant (but really Magnacut ).

[TimButterfield]

From the thread: Re: XL knives to look forward to

We've got a few in the works at 4.0".

I like 4"+ blades.

sal

Very interesting.

[Mushroom]

Sal on the future plans for the Caly series - From the thread “Where Have all the Calys Gone?”

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The current plan includes; a continuation of the Caly 3 in traditional carbon fiber, a Caly 3.5 (3.5" blade) in both traditional carbon fiber and a light weight version. A Caly 4 (4.0" blade) in carbon fiber. A Caly 2.5 (2.5" blade). And a necklace pendant miniature (non locking) in 4 handle variations. This will increase the size of the "family" and assuming all goes well, we can make variations (requested by you) in different materials.
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[Wartstein]

(Can´t recall if this is perhaps old news anyway, but can´t hurt to share here)

"More than likely will do the entire Endura "family" in SPY27, in time."

(Sal in the "Delica 4 in 2024" - thread viewtopic.php?f=2&t=96073&start=160#p1766800)

[Bolster]

OK, OK, it's (1) maybe not a bombshell and (2) it's not Sal. Still, I'm posting here.

I've always wondered what tolerances Spyderco holds on its knives. In a recent promo interview I watched, Eric said "half a thou." Which any machinist will tell you is incredibly tight tolerance for a product of this type. Might not be a big deal for machinists manufacturing the Mars Rover, but for a knife? Dang, that's impressive. I'm usually thrilled if I can hold my machining to five thousandths. Maybe Rusty can do better but I think even he would say those are remarkable tolerances.

[Michal O]

But he was thinking about inches, right? So it's 0,0127 mm. Probably mechanical parts in knives from Golden and Taichung have such tolerances, and that's it. Grinds sometimes have 1,5 mm difference. I'm working with such tolerances very often. It's not that hard when you have quality tools, good program and a lot of time and some spare parts to waste. :P

[mark greenman]

Caly 4 - how exciting! I’ve been considering a Caly for a while just off the back of Bolster’s glowing recommendations, but I prefer a 4inch (or larger) blade wherever possible.

Now I’m just hoping it comes in Magnacut or something similarly rust resistant (but really Magnacut ).

I'm hoping it has a 4 way clip / 4 way wire clip.

I find the 3.5-4" models (Mil, Endura, Police, Ulize, etc) deploy better tip down, whereas Delica/Caly 3 sized knives do better tip up.

[Bolster]

Hi Saucerito,

At this point, We've given them a number of designs, so it will depend on which they choose to make first.

It was suggested to make a sprint of the Calypso jr FRN with the fishscale scales. Any interest?

sal

[Meadowlark]

Military 2 in SPY27 and Cobalt blue G-10.

sal

Is this the first we've heard of this?

[thewoodpecker]

Sal on the future plans for the Caly series - From the thread “Where Have all the Calys Gone?”

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The current plan includes; a continuation of the Caly 3 in traditional carbon fiber, a Caly 3.5 (3.5" blade) in both traditional carbon fiber and a light weight version. A Caly 4 (4.0" blade) in carbon fiber. A Caly 2.5 (2.5" blade). And a necklace pendant miniature (non locking) in 4 handle variations. This will increase the size of the "family" and assuming all goes well, we can make variations (requested by you) in different materials.
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I'm hoping it comes with carbon fiber that has a bit of texture. Something like the US peel-ply or the smooth CF ZT uses. Love the Caly it all its iterations. However, the glass-smooth finish of the Caly 3.5 CF leaves much to be desired.

[Sharp Guy]

....However, the glass-smooth finish of the Caly 3.5 CF leaves much to be desired.

...for you. For me I really like the smooth CF more than I ever thought I would. It glides in and out of my pocket easily and it doesn't shred my pockets. The shape of the handle provides a sure grip when in use. I wouldn't say no to peel ply but I'd rather see the same material that's used on the Sage 5 hopefully with a different color

[Tristan_david2001]

^ I agree with this statement. I think the peelply texture is nice and I understand the appeal. They both have there pros and cons. I find in practical use it barely makes no difference on this knife for me, the hooked downward handle shape, jimped finger choil & thumb ramp locks the hand in place and is doing all the grip work. But with the added benefit of being very easy in and out of the pocket.

[Bolster]

^ I've often lost my pinch grip trying to pull my clipped-in CF Caly from my waistband. It's pretty durn slippery! Though I take your point that it does not shred pants.

[Wartstein]

Might not be the case for everyone, but to me this IS a bombshell:

Sal willing to make and try out a prototype of a Chaparral XL (roughly Endela size?) as far as I understand it

See here viewtopic.php?p=1814230#p1814230 and here viewtopic.php?p=1814243#p1814243

Thanks so much again Sal for considering this!! Can´t wait to learn what your findings will be...

(As always: If one should like to discuss this, please NOT here, but in the resp. thread viewtopic.php?t=97589 )

[Hopsbreath]

viewtopic.php?p=1813693#p1813693
First reference I’ve seen to a high grind “hamaguri” Delica. One of my most anticipated upcoming designs has been the “high performance Delica” but to see there’s TWO versions in mind??!!

Actually we’re working on a project which was originally called the "High Performance Delica". The project has been running behind because of other models in demand. The plan is to have two Delica's, both ground for higher performance cutting. One is to be a high hollow and the other is to be a Hamaguri (appleseed), thin edges, to test the concept of the designs and to see if there is any interest in a "High Performance" line?

sal

[Wartstein]

viewtopic.php?p=1813693#p1813693
First reference I’ve seen to a high grind “hamaguri” Delica. One of my most anticipated upcoming designs has been the “high performance Delica” but to see there’s TWO versions in mind??!!

Actually we’re working on a project which was originally called the "High Performance Delica". The project has been running behind because of other models in demand. The plan is to have two Delica's, both ground for higher performance cutting. One is to be a high hollow and the other is to be a Hamaguri (appleseed), thin edges, to test the concept of the designs and to see if there is any interest in a "High Performance" line?

sal

More on this (and discussion!!) here viewtopic.php?p=1813708#p1813708

[zenheretic]

This thread is old enough to drive and vote. Wild stuff. Happy you beans have been keeping good stewardship.

[yablanowitz]

Zen! Good to see you, bud!

[zenheretic]

Zen! Good to see you, bud!

Likewise! With the breaking sad news. I think you can now see why I came out of Spydie retirement.

[SpeedHoles]

I'm sure Eric is frustrated over the delay. We've had a time of it trying to keep up with current model demand from the Golden plant. The expansion is finished. Now we're planning on ading new models in adtion to meeting demnd on current models. I'll put a "bug" in Eric's ear that you want his Bowie.

sal

From a 2 year old thread bump revival of the the PM2 Bowie discussion.
viewtopic.php?t=94869&start=20


With the completion of the expansion in Golden, CO, this is great news for everyone waiting for discussed upcoming models and potential variants to hopefully hit production sooner than later!