Should I buy a Caly 3?

[DocWorkingday]

Hi everyone, I just found this forum recently and learned about the Caly 3. I've been carrying a Native for some months (my first Spyderco, great knife), and the Caly 3 seems in many ways like a spiffier Native. Is that about right? How do they compare in size and weight? Any reviews yet?

I'd love to see pics comparing the Caly3 and the Native...

[zenheretic]

Welcome aboard DWD! Normally I might politely point you towards the search function, but it is hard to produce comparitive pictures for a knife that is not yet released. In good time, we shall all enjoy the Caly 3, but for now we have to wait.

[DocWorkingday]

Buh? But it is released, methinks:
http://http://spyderco.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=24145
aero_student reports receiving his from NGK, I assume others have gotten theirs too.

How y'all like 'em so far?

[zenheretic]

Buh? But it is released, methinks:
http://http://spyderco.com/forums/showt ... hp?t=24145
aero_student reports receiving his from NGK, I assume others have gotten theirs too.

How y'all like 'em so far?

I stand corrected by one day. My only excuse is I'm still trying to catch up on my reading after a hiatus. :o

[SoCal Operator]

Welcome to the Spyderco forums, Doc! The Caly III should be a great knife. Though similar to the Native in size, the ergonomics will be different. Not bad, just different. If you're on the fence, I suggest waiting untill they hit stores and handling one (if possibe before) you make a purchase.

[hornshwangler]

Welcome Doc! Yes, I would recommend buying the Caly 3. The ergos are different as others have already pointed out but I don't think you'll be disappointed. I bought mine at the SFO last week and have been carrying since, I'm very happy with this knife's performance.

good luck
Dan

[rcbalt2]

One word YES

Its going to be the perfect EDC.

[ront]

Hi DocWorkingday,
I like others think that the Caly 3 is going to be pretty much a perfect EDC. The Native was also my first Spyderco and it is still one of my favorites. I have been carrying the Para for several months now and I love it, but from what I have seen and heard, I do think that the Caly 3 just may replace it. It looks like a great knife indeed.

Ron

[kbuzbee]

What price are the Caly 3s selling for??

Thanks

Ken

[DFD04]

What price are the Caly 3s selling for??

Thanks

Ken

msrp of 154.95 i think.

[hornshwangler]

Or, if you buy at the SFO it's about $125 and change (this includes tax). :D

good luck
Dan

[sprokker]

knivesplus has them for a beer under $100. I too would be interested in a comparison between the Native and the Caly3.

[uncleknife]

I have been on ngk's wait list for months, but finally got the email tht my knife was in.

I promptly ordered it & total damage with s&h is $103.80.

I can't wait for the zdp-189 & carbon fiber model to be released.

[gull wing]

unkleknife,
Please remind me......The carbon fiber CalyIII = will have what blade steel?

[gordonk]

Still waiting for them to show up in the CDN marketplace - definitely on my list :D

[uncleknife]

I read on more that one post from Sal that the steel on the carbon fiber model is ZDP-189

[thombrogan]

I called New Graham today because I was on 'the list' and didn't get an update. Someone else called to cancel their preorder and now I'm getting a CalyIII.

It's peanut-butter jelly time! Peanut-butter jelly time!

[bh49]

I received my Caly3 few hours ago, she is amazing. This knife even more than I expected. I can not put it away. I love leaf shape full flat grind blade, finger choil with traction grooves, G10 comfortable handle, low riding wire clip. Everything just perfect.
I want to thank Sal and Spyderco, great job, even better than this.

[jaislandboy]

Get one! At any price! the Caly3 :cool: is a sublime creation that will fulfill your wildest EDC fantasy.... :p

[smcfalls13]

As soon as my CC Caly 3 arrives(no idea when though) I'll let you know my thoughts.