Caly 3.5/3 CF, Techno, or Air?

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Hairlesstwinkie

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I'm looking to get those 3 to switch up my EDC. Question is which one should I get first? Pros and cons of each. I want real world feedbacks. Comparison photos and whatnot.
 
I've got the Techno and Air, Caly 3.5CF will be purchased in the coming months. Techno is a nice tank with a clip, the Air will disappear in your pocket nice and easy while being a great slicer. The main question is what kind of knives do you enjoy carrying? The Air is my newest purchase so all it has cut so far is a few boxes and some cheese. Techno I've cleaned squirrels/rabbits with along with breaking down boxes and opening packages.

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The four knives you mentioned are quite a bit different so it depends on preference and usage. Here's a comparison picture of Caly 3.5 CF, Caly 3 CF, Bradley Air and Techno. Both Caly 3 and 3.5 carry small since they have a thin & narrow profile.

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Different is why I looked at those. Another reason why I planned on getting all 3. 3.5 or 3" version doesn't really matter to me. I'll just be using it for edc such as some food prep, opening packages, whatever misc cutting task that'll come my way.
 
Depends on steel properties and the bulkiness you want. For this I would go Caly 3 or Air due to ergonomics and thinner blades could be better for kitchen tasks though the Techno is a tank.
 
Caly 3.5 would be my choice. Lots of blade in a small package. Carries great in the pocket and is a wicked slicer. VG10 is also a great EDC steel (sharpens easily and takes a very sharp edge).
 
The Techno and Air are my two favorite Spyderco's!

I agree with what everyone else has said about them. Both super cool but different, you'll want both. As to which one you should get first...if I got rid of both and had to buy them back, I'd probably get the Techno first then the Air...maybe. :)
 
I typically EDC a WH B05 for small tasks and a larger folder which can range from Centofante 3, PM2, BM 710, Zaan, all the way to a XM-18. I just would like to switch out my smaller WH once in a while.

I like the Techno because it look so robust. I feel that the stock and the tip is stout enough that I can do some prying with it if it ever became necessary.

The Air is kind of just to have since I have never owned a wharncliffe blade.

Caly CF is just to try out something totally different with the ZDP-189, and maybe can bring me to sell my Delica or Cento 3
 
I haven't handled any of those 4, but the Caly 3 CF is pretty high up there on my want list.
 
I have the Techno and I love it, well built tank of a knife. Cuts very well as well after i thinned it up a little with an edge pro.
 
I'm a broken record when it comes to talking up the Techno, as I think it's probably the best true EDC I've owned. Before I got the Techno 13 months ago, my default EDC was a Small Regular Sebenza. I carried it probably 90% of the time for the better part of 6.5 years, but over that time I also owned a number of other CRKs, Striders, Hinderers, full-on customs and numerous other production knives. What makes the Techno so good is that it offers all the qualities of the other knives I've owned(except being exclusive like a custom or Mid-Tech) in terms of F&F, high-end materials and robust construction with the added bonus of being very reasonably priced, especially when compared to the customs.

In terms of use, I've cut everything from bagels to fire hose and haven't needed a larger knife yet. It's small enough to serve as a back-up, yet strong enough to stand alone. When I think about EDC, I want a knife I carry for basically everything and the Techno fits the bill.
 
Hairlesstwinkie said:
I typically EDC a WH B05 for small tasks and a larger folder which can range from Centofante 3, PM2, BM 710, Zaan, all the way to a XM-18. I just would like to switch out my smaller WH once in a while.

I like the Techno because it look so robust. I feel that the stock and the tip is stout enough that I can do some prying with it if it ever became necessary.

The Air is kind of just to have since I have never owned a wharncliffe blade.

Caly CF is just to try out something totally different with the ZDP-189, and maybe can bring me to sell my Delica or Cento 3
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I usually carry a GB/Para2/Southard with the Techno riding in 5th pocket. Which is where the Air resides now for testing and feel. My main reason for the Air was because I love the GB. Also needed a small pocket knife to go with me when carrying the Phil Wilson Southfork this hunting season.
 
My Air has had Koa scales put on and it looks really nice. It is so light, it's just crazy.

I'm looking for another used Air to mod. I want to force a dark patina on it and make a back spacer to protect the blade when it's in my pocket with keys, etc. If anyone has a "user" Air they want to get rid of, hit me up. :)
 
flipe8 said:
I'm a broken record when it comes to talking up the Techno, as I think it's probably the best true EDC I've owned. Before I got the Techno 13 months ago, my default EDC was a Small Regular Sebenza. I carried it probably 90% of the time for the better part of 6.5 years, but over that time I also owned a number of other CRKs, Striders, Hinderers, full-on customs and numerous other production knives. What makes the Techno so good is that it offers all the qualities of the other knives I've owned(except being exclusive like a custom or Mid-Tech) in terms of F&F, high-end materials and robust construction with the added bonus of being very reasonably priced, especially when compared to the customs.

In terms of use, I've cut everything from bagels to fire hose and haven't needed a larger knife yet. It's small enough to serve as a back-up, yet strong enough to stand alone. When I think about EDC, I want a knife I carry for basically everything and the Techno fits the bill.
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Well said.:thumbup:
 
I'll add a bump for the Techno as well. Originally when it came out I was like "that is one ugly blade". The more I researched it grew on me and I had to give one a shot. Really glad I did b/c I usually carried big blades for "just in case" heavy duty needs. We'll if they ever happen, the Techno is certainly up to the duty. It's actually a very elegant brute in a small package. The Air seems to me more like a traditional folder. It's elegent and will do probably 90% of tasks you need it to do very well, but it's lacking that toughness in a bind. If you dual carry (which I don't) and have a bigger blade for heavy work, the Air would be a great backup. If you want one knife in a small package that can do both duties and has great ergos, go Techno.
 
D1omedes said:
Caly 3.5 would be my choice. Lots of blade in a small package. Carries great in the pocket and is a wicked slicer. VG10 is also a great EDC steel (sharpens easily and takes a very sharp edge).
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Out of your list Calys without of doubt are the best all around EDC.
 
The Caly 3.5 is, in my opinion, that best all around EDC that they currently have in their lineup. The blade is just the right length for pretty much anything you might want to do, the handle to blade ratio (which isn't always Spyderco's strength) is very good, it's relatively lightweight, and can be had in CF/ZDP configuration which would fit in almost anywhere.
 
Techno gets most of my pocket time.Do miss my caly 3,great knife.
 
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