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I grew up using pinned knives and have no problem whatsoever using a pinned design. I'm more worried about F&F, blade steel ,hardness, grind, comfort and ergonomics, etc.

Some extremely strong knives have been happily troublefree pinned models.I too have pinned models from the early 90's that are edc'able and though the blade is scratched and resanded, the edge higher they are perfectly serviceable and just get smoother and smoother as time goes by.

Joe

Wow!!! Never expected to get a response from Sal himself!!!! Thanx all for the replies and insight and thanx Sal for taking the time to enlighten us on your philosiphy. No apologies require and I think I am gonna go ahead and get the Calypso before they are all gone. It just keeps calling to me. I was gonna get a Police 3 but I like the handle of the Calypso much better. I was really just going on memories of my youth where I had a cheap buck copy and over time it got loose in the handles and such. I know i shouldnt compare those to Spyderco but I always just associated pinned knives with the cheap stuff you get at Ace hardware or something :) . Obviuosly not the case and I see now the reasons why they might be used and good to know its really not an issue to concern ones self with . I was also just thinking about cleaning the knife if i got it dirty with heavy grit or stuff like wall board dust (happened all last year during remodelling ) and I had to dissasemble my Chinook to really get it clean.

Am I correct in that on the Calypso the blade can be removed and the pivot cleaned ?

Thanx again everyone !!

I've used my knives for many o tasks and they have been quite dirty, clogged with mud or plant debris and even sap and a good washing in warm soapy water and a small brush has always thoroughly cleaned them. Never had to disassemble to get it clean. As far as pinned knives,, I have several and have never had an issue. Not something I consider when I buy a knife.

I agree. I dont like pins. Even if they can last a long time. They just look cheap and ugly to me. And why not add the option to be able to tighten things up if needed. I mean nothing is perfect and things do wear with time.

Blerv wrote:Ps: many pinned knives (usually the Moki ones) have screwed pivots. I believe the Calypso sprint is no different. If you can remove the lock and blade...isn't that pretty serviceable?

Key PS, Blake. As long as you can clean and/or adjust the blade, I'm perfectly happy.

Ken

Really, it's not a big deal to me, but on sleeker and "classier" knives like my Calypso sprint run, I MUCH prefer pinned construction. I've only had to take apart one Spyderco (and that was an accident when applying threadlocker.. oy) and the good looks of a knife such as the Calypso would be marred by having ugly screw heads everywhere. The recessed pivot screw was a wonderful compromise.

edit: Oh, and to the OP: if you're still on the fence about picking up the Calypso, DO IT. It is a wonderful design -- feels more "alive" in my hand than any folder I've used yet. A truly fantastic knife.

Because you don't need to pass a test and get a license in order to buy a screwdriver.

I don't mind pinned knives from Spyderco, they hold up well most of the time. The only problem I ever had was the salts, where the pin would loosen with use. I'm also somewhat baffled by the construction of my Centofante memory, it has some sort of screw or bolt with 2 holes in it, spaced perfectly apart. It LOOKS like it could be adjusted with some sort of tool, but I've never seen anything of the sort before nor since.

Because the Caly 3.5 changed would be like adding a color to the rainbow...no need to f with perfection!

I like the ability to disassemble a knife and clean it thoroughly, but I can't remember the lack of this feature every being a problem. I've had old-fashioned knives that felt gritty after exposure to dust, but rinsing them with soapy water and then oiling them takes care of the problem.