Dragonfly vs Caly 3

jackthedog · #1

Hi,

I've been looking at photos but haven't actually handled a Caly 3 (I own a Dragonfly) and was wondering, are the ergonomics of the Caly 3 similar to that of the Dragonfly? Essentially a Dragonfly on steroids?

Thanks!

Blue72 · #2

they are different, The caly fits my hand much better and feels more ergonomic

npueppke · #3

The blade shapes are very similar, but the ergos are different. I actually prefer the ergos of the D'fly... it fits my hand very very well for a knife of its size. For a 3" blade, I prefer the handle of the Sage.

The Deacon · #4

I think the ergonomics of the Caly 3 are better, and I can get a full four finger grip on it without using the choil. I also prefer the full width spine, makes it easier on my hand if I have to press down on it.

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bh49 · #5

For me ergos of Caly3 is much better, the knife is better as well for most of the cutting tasks. Also I hate the swedge. I would not hesitate a second to take Caly3 over Dragonfly any time, unless you have blade length limitation. I used to have couple Dragonfly, both gone.

jackthedog · #6

Thanks for the pictures, those are very helpful. I guess I was maybe thinking UKPK and Caly 3?

I have the G10 Dragonfly and it's great for pocket carry but I do have to use the choil for 4 finger grip. I might have to add a Caly.

Thanks!

The Deacon · #7

jackthedog wrote:Thanks for the pictures, those are very helpful. I guess I was maybe thinking UKPK and Caly 3?

I have the G10 Dragonfly and it's great for pocket carry but I do have to use the choil for 4 finger grip. I might have to add a Caly.

Thanks!

UKPK and Caly 3 are viturally identical in size. UKPK has the "better" (deeper) choil, choice of blade shapes, and is a bit less expensive. Caly 3 has the "better" lock

and nicer looking handle material.

jackthedog · #8

The Deacon wrote:UKPK and Caly 3 are viturally identical in size. UKPK has the "better" (deeper) choil, choice of blade shapes, and is a bit less expensive. Caly 3 has the "better" lock and nicer looking handle material.

Thanks. Regarding the CF on the Caly, is it peel pry (like the Manix 2 or Stretch) or smooth?

Stony · #9

jackthedog wrote:Thanks. Regarding the CF on the Caly, is it peel pry (like the Manix 2 or Stretch) or smooth?

It is smooth.

Blerv · #10

I'm a Dfly fan over the Caly3. I even like the Calypso Jr better.

The downfall in my mind of having ergonomics designed around a choil is it's often it feels forced. Sadly for some reason the Caly3 doesn't give me as much security as some others. I haven't held a Sage but think it's deeper choil would feel more secure as it's less subtle.

NaturalMystic · #11

Two of my favorite Spydercos which I've been rotating as my main EDC knives since getting them, depending on where I'm going. They've replaced my Delica4 and Benchmade Mini Grips.
I think the Caly3 has the better ergos, it just fits the hand much more comfortably due to it's longer handle. The Caly3 feels much more like a Sage than a D'fly.
Here's another pic for reference.

jackthedog · #12

Thanks for all the info. I'm heading to the SFO in several weeks so I will see if I can handle them and do some comparisons.

The Deacon · #13

jackthedog wrote:Thanks for all the info. I'm heading to the SFO in several weeks so I will see if I can handle them and do some comparisons.

That's always the best way. No matter how much I may like a knife, it still may not work for you, and visa-versa. Unless you already own one that's very similar, the only way to be reasonably sure a given model may work for you is to have it in your hand.