I have been a huge fan of Spyderdco. However the last few knives I have ordered have really had QC issues. This Caly 3.5 is by far the worst knife I have ever received...from Sypderco or any other maker.
Knife arrived today. Upon opening it and trying to deploy the blade it was so gritty I could barely open it. I have heard that this is a stiff knife at first but I knew something wasn't right. The first thing I did was remove the pivot screw and balde and looked inside the knife. It was so corroded with shaving and dirt I could believe it was new. After a thorough cleaning and oiling it is now much smoother. Still stiff and a little gritty but very acceptable. I know it will break in over time.
The second issue I have with this knife is it is the dullest knife I have ever received.....from Spyderco or any other maker. This really suprised me. Every Spyderco I have ever purchased has come razor sharp. The bevel on this is very thick. I cant even touch up the edge on the 40 degree slots on my sharpmaker. Is going to need to be re profiled. As it sits this knife wont slice regular paper.
The third issue I have with this knife is the amount of vertical blade play. I have an FRN stretch, a carbon fiber stretch, a police, a tasman salt, a lil matriarch and an endura....all lockbacks. This knife was just taken out of the box and has considerable more blade play then any of those knives that have been used, some of them for years.
I really like the design of this knife. You can tell some thought when in to it...just wish as much thought would have been put into the production and finish.
Is it wrong to expect a $120.00 knife to be sharp, have solid lock up, and not need to be taken apart to be cleaned coming from the factory. My Para 2 had similar issues which required the knife to be taken apart and modified to achieve solid lock up. The last solid knife I have received from Spyderco was my Sage 1. I have heard a lot of grumbling over this knife being produced in Taiwan. I have to say it was perfect in every way.
It is sad but I am at the point where I dont want to purchase any more Spydercos unless I can personally handle the knife prior.....which makes it tough because not to many places stock them in my area. Still better than Benchmade but whats up?
Knife arrived today. Upon opening it and trying to deploy the blade it was so gritty I could barely open it. I have heard that this is a stiff knife at first but I knew something wasn't right. The first thing I did was remove the pivot screw and balde and looked inside the knife. It was so corroded with shaving and dirt I could believe it was new. After a thorough cleaning and oiling it is now much smoother. Still stiff and a little gritty but very acceptable. I know it will break in over time.
The second issue I have with this knife is it is the dullest knife I have ever received.....from Spyderco or any other maker. This really suprised me. Every Spyderco I have ever purchased has come razor sharp. The bevel on this is very thick. I cant even touch up the edge on the 40 degree slots on my sharpmaker. Is going to need to be re profiled. As it sits this knife wont slice regular paper.
The third issue I have with this knife is the amount of vertical blade play. I have an FRN stretch, a carbon fiber stretch, a police, a tasman salt, a lil matriarch and an endura....all lockbacks. This knife was just taken out of the box and has considerable more blade play then any of those knives that have been used, some of them for years.
I really like the design of this knife. You can tell some thought when in to it...just wish as much thought would have been put into the production and finish.
Is it wrong to expect a $120.00 knife to be sharp, have solid lock up, and not need to be taken apart to be cleaned coming from the factory. My Para 2 had similar issues which required the knife to be taken apart and modified to achieve solid lock up. The last solid knife I have received from Spyderco was my Sage 1. I have heard a lot of grumbling over this knife being produced in Taiwan. I have to say it was perfect in every way.
It is sad but I am at the point where I dont want to purchase any more Spydercos unless I can personally handle the knife prior.....which makes it tough because not to many places stock them in my area. Still better than Benchmade but whats up?
