Calypso jr. - purchased again years later

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Calypso jr. - purchased again years later

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So my first ever spyderco purchase was a gray Calypso jr. that I got from a local outdoor store. I always liked the way it looked, but never really used it. Not really knowing much about spydercos or frn handles back then, when I carried it it kinda felt cheap. Plus the blade was off center which bothered me. Now i know off center blades are relatively common with this knife. I ended up and sold it.

Now, I can really appreciate a lightweight slicer. I was lucky enough to find a place that had some caly jr. ZDP's still in stock, so bought 2 :D Both arrived perfect, with nicely centered blades. What great lightweight slicers these things really are. I think the caly 3 is a great knife, but I really like these even more.

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You are a lucky man to find both of those NIB. Would you care to share with us where you found them, and what they cost you?
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Nice score man, I love the Calypso Jr. I have a gray one and it's fantastic.

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Wow nice find!

I just plunked down my card and picked a black ZDP one up from a local army surplus store. What an impressive piece it is :)
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Countryknives possibly?!
Nice score btw :cool:
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just checked out Countryknives, HOLY JESUS CHRIST, no wonder you still can find them in stock, just wow
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LowTEC wrote:just checked out Countryknives, HOLY JESUS CHRIST, no wonder you still can find them in stock, just wow

Wow. Umm, yeah. I didn't pay that. I got both for $184 shipped. I believe they're gone now though. It wasn't a major store, and probably not even an authorized dealer.
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Really nice score!
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I've got two of the same -- and it was also my first Spydie.

They are real beauties -- thanks for sharing.
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LowTEC wrote:just checked out Countryknives, HOLY JESUS CHRIST, no wonder you still can find them in stock, just wow
To quote Aretha Franklin from the movie "The Blues Brothers": "Don't you blaspheme in here!".
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I just picked one up on eBay for $65. They're out there and definitely worth looking for. This will be backup to my other ZDP, 3 micarta and 1 stainless Caly Jr. Can you tell I like the design? And I've given away 9 others of various flavors!
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I just got my black VG-10 yesterday. Was lucky enough to get it for $40 off bf.com. Now I can give my black ZDP a break. I cannot stand to use my burgundy ZDP is that wrong?
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LowTEC wrote:just checked out Countryknives, HOLY JESUS CHRIST, no wonder you still can find them in stock, just wow
Lol I have bought one knife from them, just one! It was worth it though because it was long disco'd and i really really wanted it! :D
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Nice score. I seldom carry my FRN Caly not because I wouldn't like it, but because I try to keep it in mint condition. Great little knife.
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I have the grey Caly Jr. sprint from the yrs. back. Laser sharp! and featherlight, you dont know you have it with you.
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You are a wise man. :D
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mikerestivo wrote:To quote Aretha Franklin from the movie "The Blues Brothers": "Don't you blaspheme in here!".
I'll second that. ;)
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3rd


And as far as the Calypso goes, I love the design, but the clip kept pulling the FRN and pulled the blade toward the scale on the one I had. Tried both sides, bugged me to no end.
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It was my first Spyderco as well...ended up giving it to my gf, so now its her first.
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It's a great knife for sure. I keep hoping for a new run. My new hope is that there will be a Caly version of the FRN UKPK. Caly 4 perhaps???
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