Super Blue is a very pleasant Steel to use. But I wouldn't go and pay an arm and a leg for an FRN model with it.
If a Caly 3/3.5 in Super Blue came by, and was in great condition, I'd consider paying up.
Super Blue??
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W.O.T.W. - Way of the Wharncliffe
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PayneTrain
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I think if you're patient enough you can still get a Super Blue sprint at not much of a premium, if any. I hunted for a long time for my Caly 3 and missed out on a few before I landed one for what I believe was actually a slight discount off street price.
I do recommend the steel though. It's a fun one. Gets super sharp easily, and stays like that for way longer than you'd think given how fast it got there. Of course that depends on what and how you cut, but it definitely has its place in my life. I like the solid blade in the Caly models because I love seeing that patina develop over time. It will rust just sitting in humid air though, so if you don't want to have to be so mindful of a knife, the laminated models are the way to go. Plus there are way more of them!
I do recommend the steel though. It's a fun one. Gets super sharp easily, and stays like that for way longer than you'd think given how fast it got there. Of course that depends on what and how you cut, but it definitely has its place in my life. I like the solid blade in the Caly models because I love seeing that patina develop over time. It will rust just sitting in humid air though, so if you don't want to have to be so mindful of a knife, the laminated models are the way to go. Plus there are way more of them!
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To me, they became instant collectibles because of the fact that it's a limited run in a desirable steel - runs sell out really quickly and when you do find one on the secondary market, they're at least double the retail price
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I've been EDC-ing a Super Blue Dragonfly for a while now. It's a great version of the Dfly but there are definite drawbacks. I live near the ocean and the tarnish and now a tiny bit of pitting are obvious. I've used Flitz but at least one pit on top of the blade spine looks like it's here to stay. That said, I don't care about looks as long as the knife continues to perform. Is SB really that much better than my VG-10 or H-1 Dragonflies? Well, I like the color of the FRN better...
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farnorthdan
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Carried one of my Cal 3's the last few days, every time I do I'm reminded just how nice it is, really looking forward to the up coming sprint.
Happy to be part of this great forum and group of down to earth spyderco addicts, Thanks Sal and gang.
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
"We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
"We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."
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I had two Caly 3.5's.
My preference for the model actually settled down to the Caly3
Passing on the Caly3 it turns out, was not one of my smartest moves.
My preference for the model actually settled down to the Caly3
Passing on the Caly3 it turns out, was not one of my smartest moves.