Spyderco Forums

Old hat, I know….

I just received one of Moki’s finest and it is a beauty! Absolutely flawless. The cf really does elevate the Caly.

The ergo’s and superb blade/handle ratio were a given, having had a g10 version, but the fit and finish here are as good as anything (with the known, possible exception of the crisp hole/liner edges, that some dislike but I don’t).

Anyone still carry theirs?

Few days a week, most weeks.



I am excited for a lightweight to come into production. Maybe even get some steel variants for that one. I would also think it cool to see the G10 version comeback. VG-10 would be great.

It is really the only model that I would consider collecting different variants.

JSumm pockets his 3.5 quite often . I have the first run of the CF 3 but only carry it formally so not in my pocket very often . The fit and finish on mine is stellar and edge is one of my best examples from Spyderco. I have handled the 3.5 and appreciate the extra length of the handle and how well it feels in hand , very natural . Sounds like you have a keeper . Regards MG2

It’s gone in my pocket and been used every day since I got it. I’m very proud to own one, it is a pure gem.

I already love the CF Caly3. The 3.5 is just more goodness in a closed size very close to the 3.


I hope the new LW has steel liners just for the stiffness. I don't think they are any stronger, but I like the way it makes the knife stiffer and balance better (though I do like linerless knives done right). If it has liners, I might be done buying knives. The Caly is that good.

Doc Dan wrote: ↑

Fri May 27, 2022 8:27 am

I already love the CF Caly3. The 3.5 is just more goodness in a closed size very close to the 3.


I hope the new LW has steel liners just for the stiffness. I don't think they are any stronger, but I like the way it makes the knife stiffer and balance better (though I do like linerless knives done right). If it has liners, I might be done buying knives. The Caly is that good.

Yes, that's been my exact thought, too, doc.

Can't wait!

It's one of my favorite knives. I carry mine often. The ergos are stellar.

Love my CF, it is so elegant. I'd love a LW version though, just because.

I carry mine but not often enough

Meadowlark wrote: ↑

Fri May 27, 2022 11:34 am

Doc Dan wrote: ↑

Fri May 27, 2022 8:27 am

I already love the CF Caly3. The 3.5 is just more goodness in a closed size very close to the 3.


I hope the new LW has steel liners just for the stiffness. I don't think they are any stronger, but I like the way it makes the knife stiffer and balance better (though I do like linerless knives done right). If it has liners, I might be done buying knives. The Caly is that good.

Yes, that's been my exact thought, too, doc.

Can't wait!

Me either.

The Caly3 is the one that brought me back to Spyderco because it was so good. I was looking to replace a Leek as a go to pocket knife. My criteria were that it had to be the same size, had to have a better lock, no assisted opening, a bias to close, a back lock, and better build quality. The Caly3 ticked every box.

: