I recently chose a Sage1 over a Caly3. For me it came down to the lock type, I'm just not a fan of lockbacks, they're just not as "flickable" as a liner lock and not as easy to close one-handed. Although, I must admit the laminated steel construction on the Caly3 ZDP CF is most intriguing.
i have both, and my vote goes to the caly 3 cf. fit and finish wise, caly 3 cf is a step above the sage 1...maybe due to the fact that it is made in Japan instead of taiwan (where sage 1 is made). the cf on the caly 3 also feels more high quality.
ergo wise, both of them are super ergo. but if you have bigger hands, u might prefer the sage one.
both excellent knives that will serve the role of gentleman folder.
Well guys, after many sleepless nights I finally decided on the Sage 1. For me the reasons were the following: textured cf, little bit bigger, flow through design, liner lock smooth opening, nicer lines, and finally - I've been dying to see what all the hype is over the Taiwanese made spydies. Also, as lame as it is to admit, I'm still a bit intimidated by zdp (my sharpening skills are not where I'd like them to be). Got it through CS. $97.15 shipped. Can't beat that deal. Should be here on Monday and I'll post up some thoughts.
I don't have either, but recently had a chance to hold a Caly 3 and it was all that I could do to keep from buying it. (I was buying a Para 2 for me and Dragonfly for my son, plus some shirts, so my billfold was getting stretched) It jumped up on my wishlist after that though.
I've got a Sage and it's a really nice knife. I am the opposite of you, though. I've been wanting a Moki-manufactured knife for a while now, but haven't been able to justify picking up yet another 3" folder. If I get one, it'll probably be the Moran fixed blade.
