Sunday Calypso Sr. Show
Sunday Calypso Sr. Show
These are two more examples of knives that when I first saw them I was not immediately impressed, but over time, I have grown to be quite fond of the lustrous linen micarta and silky VG-10 goodness. These have been hotter than a popcorn fart lately and now I can finally see why. Sometimes it takes a while for certain knives to grow on you and then all of the sudden it's like BAM!! Then you gotta have it! Here are some pic's for your viewing pleasure.
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whitefeather
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Elegance and lightweight of the C54BM Calypso is a class of one's own!
And you have all variants, Felly. Good job - thanks! :)
And you have all variants, Felly. Good job - thanks! :)
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Wrong timing for hidden classic
The C-54 big Calypso truly was a Super Spyder model that literally fell through the cracks. Being it was in the extensive line up of Spyders in what I've always called "The GOLDEN ERA OF SPYDERS" ( 1998 to 2003).
It truly had the unfortunate dilema of being completely overshadowed by some great models of that time. Otherwise it would have easily had the popularity of the Lil T, Jess Horn models, C-42 Viele, The LUM models and at least a dozen more. Not to mention the ever so popular Terzoula models as well.
The C-54 and C-60 Ayoob models in my book are the best comeback candidates period. I truly think with a few up to date modifications of both models that they would scream on the sales charts in this current environment.
The poor ol JD Smith model sort of suffered that same fate but not to the degree that the big Calypso did. One huge hint to make you all realize that I am on to something>> Just look at the explosive popularity of the Calypso Junior models. I rest my case for now.
It truly had the unfortunate dilema of being completely overshadowed by some great models of that time. Otherwise it would have easily had the popularity of the Lil T, Jess Horn models, C-42 Viele, The LUM models and at least a dozen more. Not to mention the ever so popular Terzoula models as well.
The C-54 and C-60 Ayoob models in my book are the best comeback candidates period. I truly think with a few up to date modifications of both models that they would scream on the sales charts in this current environment.
The poor ol JD Smith model sort of suffered that same fate but not to the degree that the big Calypso did. One huge hint to make you all realize that I am on to something>> Just look at the explosive popularity of the Calypso Junior models. I rest my case for now.
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fellyjr wrote:... I have grown to be quite fond of the lustrous linen micarta and silky VG-10 goodness. These have been hotter than a popcorn fart lately and now I can finally see why. Sometimes it takes a while for certain knives to grow on you and then all of the sudden it's like BAM!! Then you gotta have it! Here are some pic's for your viewing pleasure...
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VERY nice pics Felly.....I want to thank u again for that link to the Ayoob store in NH where I finally (after searching 2 yrs) found a "reasonably priced" Calypso....
I like your photos that show the "grain" of that "silky" VG10 blade.... :)...the deep Lustre of this particular micarta handle I like very much...same type that's on my micarta Aus8 Calypso Jr SE I scored from JFJ a while back.... :p
I believe your post on these Forums (with the link to the Ayoob store) have made them hotter than a Jalapeno air biscuit.... :D
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brian
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great thread, felly... still rejoicing from my recent $100 PE NIB calypso score... :D :D :D i still feel funny about carrying one of these babies around with me for EDC... gotta find a special occassion that will justify carrying this sleek beast around with me!
JD -- wasn't there talk a year or two ago about a sprint run of ayoobs one day? wonder what the status of that project is?
jaislandboy -- ain't JFJ great?! ah, i remember his inventory two or three years ago... those were some great times!
JD -- wasn't there talk a year or two ago about a sprint run of ayoobs one day? wonder what the status of that project is?
jaislandboy -- ain't JFJ great?!
ah, i remember his inventory two or three years ago... those were some great times!
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I am starting to like more and more Spydies with teeth. I think it all started with the Ayoob. The Caly Sr. just looks plain sexy with teeth so I had to have her! :eek: :DSteelman wrote:Very Very nice Felly, two great looking knives. Great photos also. Serrated???? Must be a special one for you to go serrated!? :D HEHE! :D
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Nice pics Felly :cool:
I had a serrated one once but found it too nice to use so it's living in Hilo Hawaï right now
I had a serrated one once but found it too nice to use so it's living in Hilo Hawaï right now
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MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE SPYDEREDGE!!!
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....AND A FG(PARA) MILITARY/SE IN CPMD2(thanx Sal)
...I would love to have one in full SpyderEdge:p
MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE SPYDEREDGE!!!
VERY PROUD OWNER OF A CALY III/SE #043 :D
....AND A FG(PARA) MILITARY/SE IN CPMD2(thanx Sal)
...I would love to have one in full SpyderEdge:p
