P.S. A sprint run maybe ? A tiny one
Sal, what are the chances for a Calypso jr. in SPY27 ?
Sal, what are the chances for a Calypso jr. in SPY27 ?
This is probably my most loved model from the Caly family. I only hope and pray that the Spyderco crew decides to bring it back in SPY27 and I guess I am not the only one. Fingers crossed 
P.S. A sprint run maybe ? A tiny one
P.S. A sprint run maybe ? A tiny one
Marius
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( Rabindranath Tagore )
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Re: Sal, what are the chances for a Calypso jr. in SPY27 ?
Endorsed - would definitely enjoy the fish scales in cobalt blue
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Re: Sal, what are the chances for a Calypso jr. in SPY27 ?
I'm so in as well!
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Re: Sal, what are the chances for a Calypso jr. in SPY27 ?
Hi Marius,
Frankly, not very good. Having issues with delivery from he maker. If things get sorted, we can think about it?
sal
Frankly, not very good. Having issues with delivery from he maker. If things get sorted, we can think about it?
sal
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Re: Sal, what are the chances for a Calypso jr. in SPY27 ?
This has been sad to hear about from time to time, the problems at Moki. I'm sure we'd all be happy to see them back on their game, and see the Caly line shine again, even for a sprint or two. All the best to them.
Re: Sal, what are the chances for a Calypso jr. in SPY27 ?
I really like my two Caly 3 and my Caly 3.5. I'd love to have a Caly 3 in a recent steel (I'm thinking Cruwear at the time). So if it will help, I'm adding my voice! Perhaps switching to a different maker will help? How about making them right in Golden?
Re: Sal, what are the chances for a Calypso jr. in SPY27 ?
Moki, I gather, has a role in making the Caly line? I knew that Spyderco knives were made in several places, including Japan, Taiwan, and the U.S. I didn't know abut Moki. I'm guessing that maybe they make some of the parts and ship them to the point of final assembly? Or do they make complete knives? Are they involved in other models?Spicy Suplex wrote: ↑Tue Jun 03, 2025 5:36 pmThis has been sad to hear about from time to time, the problems at Moki. I'm sure we'd all be happy to see them back on their game, and see the Caly line shine again, even for a sprint or two. All the best to them.
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Re: Sal, what are the chances for a Calypso jr. in SPY27 ?
Moki is the name of a manufacturer in Seki Japan.Rob-F wrote: ↑Thu Jun 05, 2025 6:19 pmMoki, I gather, has a role in making the Caly line? I knew that Spyderco knives were made in several places, including Japan, Taiwan, and the U.S. I didn't know abut Moki. I'm guessing that maybe they make some of the parts and ship them to the point of final assembly? Or do they make complete knives? Are they involved in other models?Spicy Suplex wrote: ↑Tue Jun 03, 2025 5:36 pmThis has been sad to hear about from time to time, the problems at Moki. I'm sure we'd all be happy to see them back on their game, and see the Caly line shine again, even for a sprint or two. All the best to them.
I like learning new things about Spyderco!
They also use a manufacturer in Seki called Sakai.
They are contracted to produce knives for Spyderco, for other knife makers, and they probably produce knives that are sold under their own brand as well. Spyderco does not own or control production facilities in Japan.
I know they do the same thing in Italy, using Fox and other Italian factories.
I'm not sure about China and Taiwan, but I assume it's the same. I believe that the only factory actually owned and controlled by Spyderco is in Golden
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Re: Sal, what are the chances for a Calypso jr. in SPY27 ?
Moki has made some of the best finished, best fitted knives through the decades, both under their own name and for Spyderco. Sad to hear they are struggling. I have read here in the forums that its a combo of illness and generation change at the factory, neither is easy to cope with..
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Re: Sal, what are the chances for a Calypso jr. in SPY27 ?
Sorry to hear that. The Caly-Calypso family is such a refined line of knives. This probably means that the LW Caly3.5 is also on hold. Such a disappointment
Marius
" A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it "
( Rabindranath Tagore )
Proud member of the old school spyderedge nation
" A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it "
( Rabindranath Tagore )
Proud member of the old school spyderedge nation

Re: Sal, what are the chances for a Calypso jr. in SPY27 ?
Thanks for explaining all that. I can see that Moki has produced excellent craftsmanship, just from handling and admiring my Caly knives. I wish them well, and hope to see more from them--especially another round of Caly models.8th_Note wrote: ↑Thu Jun 05, 2025 6:33 pmMoki is the name of a manufacturer in Seki Japan.Rob-F wrote: ↑Thu Jun 05, 2025 6:19 pmMoki, I gather, has a role in making the Caly line? I knew that Spyderco knives were made in several places, including Japan, Taiwan, and the U.S. I didn't know abut Moki. I'm guessing that maybe they make some of the parts and ship them to the point of final assembly? Or do they make complete knives? Are they involved in other models?Spicy Suplex wrote: ↑Tue Jun 03, 2025 5:36 pmThis has been sad to hear about from time to time, the problems at Moki. I'm sure we'd all be happy to see them back on their game, and see the Caly line shine again, even for a sprint or two. All the best to them.
I like learning new things about Spyderco!
They also use a manufacturer in Seki called Sakai.
They are contracted to produce knives for Spyderco, for other knife makers, and they probably produce knives that are sold under their own brand as well. Spyderco does not own or control production facilities in Japan.
I know they do the same thing in Italy, using Fox and other Italian factories.
I'm not sure about China and Taiwan, but I assume it's the same. I believe that the only factory actually owned and controlled by Spyderco is in Golden