Caly 3 Drop point? a dream to far?

northern munkey · #1

I love my ukpk drop-point ( my first spydie) but miss a lock, would a caly3 appeal?

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bh49 · #2

Sorry, not to me. I really love Caly3/3.5 as is.

The Deacon · #3

There would probably be a market for it, though probably not a huge one. Drop point blades don't seem to appeal to as many people as the leaf/spear types. I'd almost certainly buy one but, to be honest, I'd prefer a DP version of the CF Chaparral.

DeathBySnooSnoo · #4

I would love to see more DPs.

Evil D · #5

With all the threads about making the Stretch with a straight spine, I don't think the popularity is there.

Doesn't Spyderco call the Para style blade a modified drop point or something like that?

If nothing else, just modify the Caly 3.5's spine to your liking and make your own DP.

Buck Knives I Like · #6

I like it because they don't!

northern munkey wrote:I love my ukpk drop-point ( my first spydie) but miss a lock, would a caly3 appeal?

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kbuzbee · #7

The Deacon wrote: I'd almost certainly buy one but, to be honest, I'd prefer a DP version of the CF Chaparral.

I'm in for either one. Hands down my favorite blade shape.

Ken

Jazz · #8

I'd buy a drop point Caly 3! I love the blade shape. I don't use my UKPK because the lack of a lock... I just don't like no lock.

Scottie3000 · #9

I don't know why there is so much (perceived) demand for a straight spines Stretch. The Stretch blade shape is my all time favorite and I would surely buy a Caly3/Stretch love child.

The Deacon · #10

Scottie3000 wrote:I don't know why there is so much (perceived) demand for a straight spines Stretch. The Stretch blade shape is my all time favorite and I would surely buy a Caly3/Stretch love child.

At least two that I can think of. Some folks just prefer the esthetics of a straight spine, some prefer the more acute "splinter picker" tip it provides, and I'm sure there are some who prefer it for both of those reasons or for others. I don't think anyone has suggested replacing the DP Stretch with a straight spine version and, to me, choice is never a bad thing.

D1omedes · #11

bh49 wrote:Sorry, not to me. I really love Caly3/3.5 as is.

+1 :)

Holland · #12

Evil D wrote:With all the threads about making the Stretch with a straight spine, I don't think the popularity is there.

Doesn't Spyderco call the Para style blade a modified drop point or something like that?

If nothing else, just modify the Caly 3.5's spine to your liking and make your own DP.

very good point

Mr Blonde · #13

I'm sure the market just isn't there, but I'd love it. The G-10 drop point UKPK is my favorite of the slipit series.

bh49 · #14

The Deacon wrote: Some folks just prefer the esthetics of a straight spine, some prefer the more acute "splinter picker" tip it provides, and I'm sure there are some who prefer it for both of those reasons or for others.

Few years ago I was in the search of the knife with FFG 3.5" blade. There were not many choices back than. I had R2 and bought original Stretch. Sold within couple day due to the first reason, which Paul mentioned. As much as I loved ergos, that much I hated the tip. I also love my knives to be pointy. If Spyderco will ever produce straight spine Stretch, I will be interested.

Donut · #15

Jazz wrote:I'd buy a drop point Caly 3! I love the blade shape. I don't use my UKPK because the lack of a lock... I just don't like no lock.

Drop point Caly sounds like a good dremel project for you. :)