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These are two more examples of knives that when I first saw them I was not immediately impressed, but over time, I have grown to be quite fond of the lustrous linen micarta and silky VG-10 goodness. These have been hotter than a popcorn fart lately and now I can finally see why. Sometimes it takes a while for certain knives to grow on you and then all of the sudden it's like BAM!! Then you gotta have it! Here are some pic's for your viewing pleasure.

Very Nice :) I'm really lusting for a PE version.

Elegance and lightweight of the C54BM Calypso is a class of one's own!

And you have all variants, Felly. Good job - thanks! :)

Very nice pics!! I love popcorn farts :D .

Oh, those are beautiful. Mine should be coming in the mail soon. I got one of the last ones from Armor of New Hampshire. What a beautiful knife! :D

The C-54 big Calypso truly was a Super Spyder model that literally fell through the cracks. Being it was in the extensive line up of Spyders in what I've always called "The GOLDEN ERA OF SPYDERS" ( 1998 to 2003).

It truly had the unfortunate dilema of being completely overshadowed by some great models of that time. Otherwise it would have easily had the popularity of the Lil T, Jess Horn models, C-42 Viele, The LUM models and at least a dozen more. Not to mention the ever so popular Terzoula models as well.

The C-54 and C-60 Ayoob models in my book are the best comeback candidates period. I truly think with a few up to date modifications of both models that they would scream on the sales charts in this current environment.

The poor ol JD Smith model sort of suffered that same fate but not to the degree that the big Calypso did. One huge hint to make you all realize that I am on to something>> Just look at the explosive popularity of the Calypso Junior models. I rest my case for now.

Very nice pictures.
Thank you.

It would be just my luck for the large Caly to make a sprint run comeback and not have any cash for one.

Thanks for the great show Felly!

C 54 for me the most beautiful :spyder:
I have one in serrated and look already longer for the PE Version.
Thanks for the great pictures!

fellyjr wrote:... I have grown to be quite fond of the lustrous linen micarta and silky VG-10 goodness. These have been hotter than a popcorn fart lately and now I can finally see why. Sometimes it takes a while for certain knives to grow on you and then all of the sudden it's like BAM!! Then you gotta have it! Here are some pic's for your viewing pleasure...
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VERY nice pics Felly.....I want to thank u again for that link to the Ayoob store in NH where I finally (after searching 2 yrs) found a "reasonably priced" Calypso.... I like your photos that show the "grain" of that "silky" VG10 blade.... :)
...the deep Lustre of this particular micarta handle I like very much...same type that's on my micarta Aus8 Calypso Jr SE I scored from JFJ a while back.... :p
I believe your post on these Forums (with the link to the Ayoob store) have made them hotter than a Jalapeno air biscuit.... :D

great thread, felly... still rejoicing from my recent $100 PE NIB calypso score... :D :D :D i still feel funny about carrying one of these babies around with me for EDC... gotta find a special occassion that will justify carrying this sleek beast around with me!

JD -- wasn't there talk a year or two ago about a sprint run of ayoobs one day? wonder what the status of that project is?

jaislandboy -- ain't JFJ great?! ah, i remember his inventory two or three years ago... those were some great times!

I still say they should bring it back. I would really like to get a few to go with my caly Jr's.

Very Very nice Felly, two great looking knives. Great photos also. Serrated???? Must be a special one for you to go serrated!? :D HEHE! :D

Steelman wrote:Very Very nice Felly, two great looking knives. Great photos also. Serrated???? Must be a special one for you to go serrated!? :D HEHE! :D

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I am starting to like more and more Spydies with teeth. I think it all started with the Ayoob. The Caly Sr. just looks plain sexy with teeth so I had to have her! :eek: :D

A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of everyday living. ~ Charles Swindoll

Nice pics Felly :cool:

I had a serrated one once but found it too nice to use so it's living in Hilo Hawaï right now

Thank you sooo much for this thread!!! :D
I dont have any pics of my C54BMP with me now, but I love to see these ones! :)
This is, IMO, the best spyderco design ever made!

Very nice Felly, those pics make me wishing for a sprint run in white Micarta!

Wouter

Mr Blonde wrote:Very nice Felly, those pics make me wishing for a sprint run in white Micarta!

Wouter

That would be sweet! Count me in.