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Another pic, but mine isn't so pretty any more.

I thinned the edge and broke the corners of the g10 and it hasn't left my pocket.

I have to agree about the cladding. I was hoping the blade was pure HAP40. Just like my Super Blue Caly 3.5

Just got mine today. All I can think is why is this a discontinued model?

Just got mine today. All I can think is why is this a discontinued model?

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PanChango
How did you go about smoothing the corners of the G10? I might want to do this with some of my knives, as the G10 texture can eat pockets. I assume you wore a dust mask, but what grits did you use?

arty wrote:PanChango
How did you go about smoothing the corners of the G10? I might want to do this with some of my knives, as the G10 texture can eat pockets. I assume you wore a dust mask, but what grits did you use?

I removed the clip first. I used some wet dry sand paper and just gave it a quick once over. I did wear a mask and did it under running water.

I am not sure of the grit used as it was just a small piece of sand paper I had in my tool box. If I had to guess, I would think about 220, but that is just a WAG.

I think it only took about 5 minutes, but it really made the knife much more comfortable for me.

Thanks. I like CF because it is pocket friendly, but I do have some G10 handles that could use some work. The Spyderco Worker has smooth, rounded corners. Not all G10 is treated this way.

Love this darn thing! Honestly it’s my favorite Spydie right now!

Strider wrote:Just got mine today. All I can think is why is this a discontinued model?

I can not agree with you more on this. I got mine in today. Its the best spydeco knife I have put my hands on and I have put my hands on alot of knives. Right now I have 12 spyderco knives that I have acquired during my search for the "one". The Caly came in super smooth perfect size with a deep carry clip. I now already have lined up a few for sale !

murphjd25 wrote:Love this darn thing! Honestly it’s my favorite Spydie right now!

How about now? :D

I experience this quite frequently.

anycal wrote:

murphjd25 wrote:Love this darn thing! Honestly it’s my favorite Spydie right now!

How about now? :D

I experience this quite frequently.

Yes! It could possibly change quickly though haha

anycal wrote:

murphjd25 wrote:Love this darn thing! Honestly it’s my favorite Spydie right now!

How about now? :D

I experience this quite frequently.

The Caly has been my favorite since I picked up a SB Caly 3.5 in 2011.

I have migrated to the 3" Caly, but still it is still my favorite.

Mastermachetier wrote:

Strider wrote:Just got mine today. All I can think is why is this a discontinued model?

I can not agree with you more on this. I got mine in today. Its the best spydeco knife I have put my hands on and I have put my hands on alot of knives. Right now I have 12 spyderco knives that I have acquired during my search for the "one". The Caly came in super smooth perfect size with a deep carry clip. I now already have lined up a few for sale !

Yeah, exactly. This is the knife that finally pushed my Worker sprint out of my pocket. I'll probably rotate between these two, and might throw my Blurple G10 S110V native in there if I need something bigger. I am definitely a little bummed that out of the many, many, models I have, my two favorites at this point are not production models. Maybe we can get some support to get a run of G10 versions of Japan-made knives in VTOKU or Superblue. Caly 3, Worker, Rookie, Jester, Delica, Stretch, Dragonfly would be at the top of my list for a run like that. With Blurple or Navy G10.

I am glad to see so many enjoying what has turned out to be for me... My Favorite Spyderco!! :D John

PanChango wrote:

arty wrote:PanChango
How did you go about smoothing the corners of the G10? I might want to do this with some of my knives, as the G10 texture can eat pockets. I assume you wore a dust mask, but what grits did you use?

I removed the clip first. I used some wet dry sand paper and just gave it a quick once over. I did wear a mask and did it under running water.

I am not sure of the grit used as it was just a small piece of sand paper I had in my tool box. If I had to guess, I would think about 220, but that is just a WAG.

I think it only took about 5 minutes, but it really made the knife much more comfortable for me.

I did the same. It was hard for me to do as I know this knife will be HIGHLY collectible. I decided to smooth it out after the blade started scratching like crazy...made it less painful.

jmh58 wrote:I am glad to see so many enjoying what has turned out to be for me... My Favorite Spyderco!! :D John

The caly 3 is like the delica I have always wanted haha

Strider wrote:Just got mine today. All I can think is why is this a discontinued model?

That's why I bought two. :)

I am going to bite the bullet and start customizing mine to my grip and throw the possibility of collectability out the window. Planning to round off the G-10 all around as well as the spine of the blade. I am really tempted to polish the contact surfaces of the tang as well, but it already seems smoother than my well used ZDP Caly model. I can see now I'm going to need to buy a back-up before they all disappear

xceptnl wrote:I am going to bite the bullet and start customizing mine to my grip and throw the possibility of collectability out the window. Planning to round off the G-10 all around as well as the spine of the blade. I am really tempted to polish the contact surfaces of the tang as well, but it already seems smoother than my well used ZDP Caly model. I can see now I'm going to need to buy a back-up before they all disappear

That's what happened to me, I sanded the edges and now it's mine! I also purchased another for the Spydie Pac for safe keeping.
Of all my Spydercos which are many, the Caly 3 and 3.5 are my most valued models,they fit like a glove.