Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
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Caly 4 - how exciting! I’ve been considering a Caly for a while just off the back of Bolster’s glowing recommendations, but I prefer a 4inch (or larger) blade wherever possible.
Now I’m just hoping it comes in Magnacut or something similarly rust resistant (but really Magnacut ).
Now I’m just hoping it comes in Magnacut or something similarly rust resistant (but really Magnacut ).
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Chinook in Magnacut (any era)
Manix 2 XL Salt in Magnacut
A larger Rockjumper in Magnacut SE
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A larger Rockjumper in Magnacut SE
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Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
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Sal on the future plans for the Caly series - From the thread “Where Have all the Calys Gone?”
sal wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:20 pm…
The current plan includes; a continuation of the Caly 3 in traditional carbon fiber, a Caly 3.5 (3.5" blade) in both traditional carbon fiber and a light weight version. A Caly 4 (4.0" blade) in carbon fiber. A Caly 2.5 (2.5" blade). And a necklace pendant miniature (non locking) in 4 handle variations. This will increase the size of the "family" and assuming all goes well, we can make variations (requested by you) in different materials.
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Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
(Can´t recall if this is perhaps old news anyway, but can´t hurt to share here)
"More than likely will do the entire Endura "family" in SPY27, in time."
(Sal in the "Delica 4 in 2024" - thread viewtopic.php?f=2&t=96073&start=160#p1766800)
"More than likely will do the entire Endura "family" in SPY27, in time."
(Sal in the "Delica 4 in 2024" - thread viewtopic.php?f=2&t=96073&start=160#p1766800)
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
OK, OK, it's (1) maybe not a bombshell and (2) it's not Sal. Still, I'm posting here.
I've always wondered what tolerances Spyderco holds on its knives. In a recent promo interview I watched, Eric said "half a thou." Which any machinist will tell you is incredibly tight tolerance for a product of this type. Might not be a big deal for machinists manufacturing the Mars Rover, but for a knife? Dang, that's impressive. I'm usually thrilled if I can hold my machining to five thousandths. Maybe Rusty can do better but I think even he would say those are remarkable tolerances.
I've always wondered what tolerances Spyderco holds on its knives. In a recent promo interview I watched, Eric said "half a thou." Which any machinist will tell you is incredibly tight tolerance for a product of this type. Might not be a big deal for machinists manufacturing the Mars Rover, but for a knife? Dang, that's impressive. I'm usually thrilled if I can hold my machining to five thousandths. Maybe Rusty can do better but I think even he would say those are remarkable tolerances.
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But he was thinking about inches, right? So it's 0,0127 mm. Probably mechanical parts in knives from Golden and Taichung have such tolerances, and that's it. Grinds sometimes have 1,5 mm difference. I'm working with such tolerances very often. It's not that hard when you have quality tools, good program and a lot of time and some spare parts to waste. :P
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I'm hoping it has a 4 way clip / 4 way wire clip.JoviAl wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:28 pmCaly 4 - how exciting! I’ve been considering a Caly for a while just off the back of Bolster’s glowing recommendations, but I prefer a 4inch (or larger) blade wherever possible.
Now I’m just hoping it comes in Magnacut or something similarly rust resistant (but really Magnacut ).
I find the 3.5-4" models (Mil, Endura, Police, Ulize, etc) deploy better tip down, whereas Delica/Caly 3 sized knives do better tip up.
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Re: Sal's Casual Bombshell Thread
I'm hoping it comes with carbon fiber that has a bit of texture. Something like the US peel-ply or the smooth CF ZT uses. Love the Caly it all its iterations. However, the glass-smooth finish of the Caly 3.5 CF leaves much to be desired.Mushroom wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:56 pmSal on the future plans for the Caly series - From the thread “Where Have all the Calys Gone?”
sal wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:20 pm…
The current plan includes; a continuation of the Caly 3 in traditional carbon fiber, a Caly 3.5 (3.5" blade) in both traditional carbon fiber and a light weight version. A Caly 4 (4.0" blade) in carbon fiber. A Caly 2.5 (2.5" blade). And a necklace pendant miniature (non locking) in 4 handle variations. This will increase the size of the "family" and assuming all goes well, we can make variations (requested by you) in different materials.
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...for you. For me I really like the smooth CF more than I ever thought I would. It glides in and out of my pocket easily and it doesn't shred my pockets. The shape of the handle provides a sure grip when in use. I wouldn't say no to peel ply but I'd rather see the same material that's used on the Sage 5 hopefully with a different colorthewoodpecker wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:52 am....However, the glass-smooth finish of the Caly 3.5 CF leaves much to be desired.
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^ I agree with this statement. I think the peelply texture is nice and I understand the appeal. They both have there pros and cons. I find in practical use it barely makes no difference on this knife for me, the hooked downward handle shape, jimped finger choil & thumb ramp locks the hand in place and is doing all the grip work. But with the added benefit of being very easy in and out of the pocket.
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^ I've often lost my pinch grip trying to pull my clipped-in CF Caly from my waistband. It's pretty durn slippery! Though I take your point that it does not shred pants.
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