Ill give it another shot once I cool my jets. Just doing this almost made me knock my monitor off the desk. :o
I wish I could remember what I did the first time around, the chrome looks much better on it.
micarta caly 3
I tried. It turned out better overall with the better white one from Padawan.
Ill give it another shot once I cool my jets. Just doing this almost made me knock my monitor off the desk. :o
I wish I could remember what I did the first time around, the chrome looks much better on it.
Ill give it another shot once I cool my jets. Just doing this almost made me knock my monitor off the desk. :o
I wish I could remember what I did the first time around, the chrome looks much better on it.
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jaislandboy
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Padawan, I seem to be in the minority as I don't care for the looks of bolsters on a Calypso Jr ..... an ivory micarta version of my Aus8 black micarta calypso jr. would make me more than happy.... :)Padawan wrote:I tried doing some Photoshop work to depict what I had in mind. It isn't the greatest job, but I'm still really pleased with how it looks. :)
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I would love to see one aswell. But I honestly don't see it happening. I hope that Im wrong, :)
I noticed on that picture I edited that the jimpin is far from even, I guess it was the prototype.
I noticed on that picture I edited that the jimpin is far from even, I guess it was the prototype.
In the time of chimpanzees, I was a monkey.
Give us clear vision, that we may know where to stand and what to stand for - because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything.
~ Peter Marshall, US Senate Chaplain 1947
Give us clear vision, that we may know where to stand and what to stand for - because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything.
~ Peter Marshall, US Senate Chaplain 1947
Bark river has some really nice looking antique ivory micarta. Take a long look at the maroon linen micarta as well 
http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showt ... 3576/tp/1/
I still think black&green linen, maroon or natural canvas micarta would look better though :p
http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showt ... 3576/tp/1/
I still think black&green linen, maroon or natural canvas micarta would look better though :p
Brian, I'm 100 % with you]Caly 3 is not the knife for bolsters[/U]. Sorry for all bolster-enthusiasts, that's my opinion and I've to say this.jaislandboy wrote:... I seem to be in the minority as I don't care for the looks of bolsters on a Calypso Jr ..... an ivory micarta version of my Aus8 black micarta calypso jr. would make me more than happy.... :)
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I guess that makes me part of the minority also, as I very much like the way the knife looks with plain white/cream/ivory Micarta scales and no bolsters. I think it would look extra nice with some sort of patina forming on a carbon steel blade. :)jaislandboy wrote:Padawan, I seem to be in the minority as I don't care for the looks of bolsters on a Calypso Jr ..... an ivory micarta version of my Aus8 black micarta calypso jr. would make me more than happy.... :)
LOL - why don't you close your eyes :DTHE_INCREDIBLE_ wrote:Meh. *fingers in ears* nenenenene.
I still wanna bolstered caly3.
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I so no to Bolsters as well. I like bolsters a lot, but for the Caly 3 it seems very imporbable and doesn't look right. I'm all for the ivory/white micarta though.
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So you already have what you want, a plain-handle Caly3! Be happy. Some of us like bolsters, that's what would make us happy. Sorry for all the plain-handle enthusiasts, the Caly 3 has wonderful design potential for bolsterizing. (Whether it's feasible is a different question.) That's my opinion and I've to say this.Peter1960 wrote:Brian, I'm 100 % with you]Caly 3 is not the knife for bolsters[/U]. Sorry for all bolster-enthusiasts, that's my opinion and I've to say this.
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Warm? Hot!
Warm? Hot. It's smokin, firey hot. That's perfect. That's the one. An up-sized Kopa, if you will.THE_INCREDIBLE_ wrote:AH HAH!
I think Im getting warmer.
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yeah NoFair, here's a couple crappy pics of my Nebula....NoFair wrote:Bark river has some really nice looking antique ivory micarta....
funny, but I would've preferred this particular knife WITH bolsters... :p
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Peter1960 wrote:Brian, I'm 100 % with you]Caly 3 is not the knife for bolsters[/U]. Sorry for all bolster-enthusiasts, that's my opinion and I've to say this.
Hehe, looks like we stirred up a little friendly competition(?) Peter... :p
Yeah, I like certain knives with bolsters.... like I've got an Al Mar Hawk folder which looks great with bolsters...as does the Kopas.....
but aesthetically, speaking I prefer the Calypso Jr. bolsterless! :eek:
since i only have the Zdp versions of the Jess Horn.....that one I could see liking it with bolsters....if it ever gets another sprint run....
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[quote="jaislandboy"]yeah NoFair, here's a couple crappy pics of my Nebula.... ]
Nice one too Brian.
And so it all boils down to a kind of "feel" about a knife.
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The nice thing is that it can be so personal.
There is allways something beautiful for each and everyone.
Nice one too Brian.
And so it all boils down to a kind of "feel" about a knife.
I think we are tickling the very heart of our sweet madness.
The nice thing is that it can be so personal.
There is allways something beautiful for each and everyone.
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Thankya. Thats exactly how I see it in my mind. Id also pay money that I don't have to see it in my hand. But that doesn't look likely unless its a custom job. :oBolstermanic wrote:Warm? Hot. It's smokin, firey hot. That's perfect. That's the one. An up-sized Kopa, if you will.
In the time of chimpanzees, I was a monkey.
Give us clear vision, that we may know where to stand and what to stand for - because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything.
~ Peter Marshall, US Senate Chaplain 1947
Give us clear vision, that we may know where to stand and what to stand for - because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything.
~ Peter Marshall, US Senate Chaplain 1947