mongomondo
SUPPRESSING FIRE
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Is the carbon fiber version worth the extra ~$50 or so?
I love the Caly III design and FWIW I think it is almost the perfect design for a general purpose EDC folder.
I have both versions but bought the G10/ VG10 version first as I felt the finish on both the handle and the blade are a proven combination and worthy of a user blade. Unless you are doing harcore work with it the G10/ VG10 version should do for most tasks.
Since than I have bought a CF/ ZDP version. It definitely looks a bit more flashy and for a classier looking knife it beats the G10 version any day.
HOWEVER, I too note that straight out of the box the G10/ VG10 version was buttery smooth but the CF/ ZDP version wasn't as smooth in its action.
Both knives seem to cut like lasers and I am unsure if the average user requires the CF/ ZDP version or even if they'd notice the difference except for the staining concerns.
I'd say that for less maintenance and for general use go for the G10 unless you can afford it. But in the long term go get BOTH![]()