Caly 3 EDC perfection? Could we see a compression?
Caly 3 EDC perfection? Could we see a compression?
So I just picked up one of these guys in Hap 40 a couple weeks ago, and I have to say that I am smitten. I have way too many knives in general and Spydercos more specifically, but I can't seem to kick this great design out of my pocket. Size, weight, materials, clip, all just scream ultimate EDC. I was just wondering if we could ever possibly see another iteration of this fantastic design and maybe even with a compression lock? I know it's been a year since we have seen one of these in production but I just can't fathom that it will be shelved and forgotten. This is a near perfect EDC design. Thank you Sal!
So it goes.
Re: Caly 3 EDC perfection? Could we see a compression?
Compression makes it a lot thicker, which is a loss to me, but I bet they'd sell better than the original did.
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I wouldn't buy one because the thin form factor is one of the top 5 attributes for me. But then again, i would buy and try one before I passed final judgement
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I've found the Calys making their way into my pocket more and more these days and winning out over the Delicas moist of the time. It really is a great edc knife, I prefer a 3" blade. It just makes me wish for a LW/FRN version, that would be hard to beat for edc.
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Hi Arlsee,
It's interesting for me to observe how afi's have become more aware of ergos in design in general over the at decade. Also thin is difficult with Compression lock because they work better with thicker blades and longer ramps.
At this time, I don't think the maker can get the Compression lock down. They're getting better, but not there yet. They are also a small shop and capacity for Spyderco is not very large. That's why sprits like the latest Caly jr come in batches.
sal
It's interesting for me to observe how afi's have become more aware of ergos in design in general over the at decade. Also thin is difficult with Compression lock because they work better with thicker blades and longer ramps.
At this time, I don't think the maker can get the Compression lock down. They're getting better, but not there yet. They are also a small shop and capacity for Spyderco is not very large. That's why sprits like the latest Caly jr come in batches.
sal
Re: Caly 3 EDC perfection? Could we see a compression?
I appreciate this, and I thank you for the response Sal. In the end I just really hope this iconic/definitive design is not abandoned and is subjected to CQI the way every other amazing Spyderco creation is. Once again I love the Caly 3 and first and foremost do not want to see this near perfect abandoned.
So it goes.
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The Caly 3 is my all time favorite knife. I have one I carry and a safe queen.
Re: Caly 3 EDC perfection? Could we see a compression?
I carry a Caly 3.5 everyday. Occasionally a Caly 3.0 CF
Re: Caly 3 EDC perfection? Could we see a compression?
The 3.5 was a Caly 3 designed for me. I prefer a longer blade. I'm currently experimenting with a possible Caly 3.5 in a light weight with nested liners like the Endura. Bi directional texture, with another maker. We usually don't like to change makers, but if the FRN version is popular, we'll need to be able to deliver higher volume than the current maker has capacity to make.
sal
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sal wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 6:25 pmThe 3.5 was a Caly 3 designed for me. I prefer a longer blade. I'm currently experimenting with a possible Caly 3.5 in a light weight with nested liners like the Endura. Bi directional texture, with another maker. We usually don't like to change makers, but if the FRN version is popular, we'll need to be able to deliver higher volume than the current maker has capacity to make.
sal
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Re: Caly 3 EDC perfection? Could we see a compression?
I think this would be great! Caly 3 LW would be equally great!sal wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 6:25 pmThe 3.5 was a Caly 3 designed for me. I prefer a longer blade. I'm currently experimenting with a possible Caly 3.5 in a light weight with nested liners like the Endura. Bi directional texture, with another maker. We usually don't like to change makers, but if the FRN version is popular, we'll need to be able to deliver higher volume than the current maker has capacity to make.
sal
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Re: Caly 3 EDC perfection? Could we see a compression?
I hope it passes. It would be nice to see a light weight Caly 3.5.sal wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 6:25 pmThe 3.5 was a Caly 3 designed for me. I prefer a longer blade. I'm currently experimenting with a possible Caly 3.5 in a light weight with nested liners like the Endura. Bi directional texture, with another maker. We usually don't like to change makers, but if the FRN version is popular, we'll need to be able to deliver higher volume than the current maker has capacity to make.
sal
Does it still use the wire clip or is a 4 way?
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Re: Caly 3 EDC perfection? Could we see a compression?
I would suspect it would be the 4 way, but I'm truly hoping for the wire clipPanChango wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:24 pmI hope it passes. It would be nice to see a light weight Caly 3.5.sal wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 6:25 pmThe 3.5 was a Caly 3 designed for me. I prefer a longer blade. I'm currently experimenting with a possible Caly 3.5 in a light weight with nested liners like the Endura. Bi directional texture, with another maker. We usually don't like to change makers, but if the FRN version is popular, we'll need to be able to deliver higher volume than the current maker has capacity to make.
sal
Does it still use the wire clip or is a 4 way?
*Landon*sal wrote: .... even today, we design a knife from the edge out!
Re: Caly 3 EDC perfection? Could we see a compression?
Why would you suspect that a 4-way clip would be used instead of a wire clip?xceptnl wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:28 pmI would suspect it would be the 4 way, but I'm truly hoping for the wire clipPanChango wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:24 pmI hope it passes. It would be nice to see a light weight Caly 3.5.sal wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 6:25 pmThe 3.5 was a Caly 3 designed for me. I prefer a longer blade. I'm currently experimenting with a possible Caly 3.5 in a light weight with nested liners like the Endura. Bi directional texture, with another maker. We usually don't like to change makers, but if the FRN version is popular, we'll need to be able to deliver higher volume than the current maker has capacity to make.
sal
Does it still use the wire clip or is a 4 way?
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I guess I only have the D4/E4 to compare it to since I haven't held the Chap yet so when Sal compares it to the Endura that's where my mind goes. I really hope I'm wrong.Sharp Guy wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:43 pmWhy would you suspect that a 4-way clip would be used instead of a wire clip?xceptnl wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:28 pmI would suspect it would be the 4 way, but I'm truly hoping for the wire clipPanChango wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 7:24 pmI hope it passes. It would be nice to see a light weight Caly 3.5.sal wrote: ↑Sat Sep 15, 2018 6:25 pmThe 3.5 was a Caly 3 designed for me. I prefer a longer blade. I'm currently experimenting with a possible Caly 3.5 in a light weight with nested liners like the Endura. Bi directional texture, with another maker. We usually don't like to change makers, but if the FRN version is popular, we'll need to be able to deliver higher volume than the current maker has capacity to make.
sal
Does it still use the wire clip or is a 4 way?
*Landon*sal wrote: .... even today, we design a knife from the edge out!
Re: Caly 3 EDC perfection? Could we see a compression?
Yes, there is hope! A LW Caly would be just great, I'd rather the 3, but we can start with the 3.5 I guess. I would absolutely want to maintain the wire clip on either, that is part of the reason the Caly gets put in my pocket
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I’d like to add another vote to PLEASE keep the wire clip on an FRN version. Also I think the texturing used on the ukpk fits the Caly model better than the bi-directional used on the seki models. Either way, can’t wait to have some more Caly 3.5 options. Thank you Sal!!
Re: Caly 3 EDC perfection? Could we see a compression?
We designed it with a 2 way wire clip.
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Re: Caly 3 EDC perfection? Could we see a compression?
That's great to hear (er...read).
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