Calypso Jr.

wsyocum · Jan 30, 2005

Hey all,

Looking for a gray FRN Calypso Jr. from the latest run. Besides keeping an eye out on the BF classifieds and ebay, does anyone know of a particular retail outlet currently offering them for sale.

Regards,

Scot

enkidu · Jan 30, 2005

www.newgraham.com should have them. Go to the spyderco Limited edition page. As of 1315 PDT it says that they have the plain edge variety in stock.

224477 · Jan 31, 2005

Hey guys,

I got mine on last Friday, and its awsome, dont hesitate to get one!
its scary sharp out of the box

wsyocum · Jan 31, 2005

Enkidu,

Thanks. I was just looking on New Grahams main Spyderco page and it said they were out of stock. I will check with them to see if they do indeed have them.

Scot

boxer93 · Jan 31, 2005

check SFO sfo@spyderco.com they had them when I checked last week and had a great price. also last time I checked john F jensen www.johnfjensen.com had them too. That reminds me to order mine before they are all gone.
Chris

edb · Feb 1, 2005

My question has probably come up before, and I may have even asked it - not sure. Anyway, can someone explain the reasons why I might prefer a Calypso Jr. to my 2 year old EDC Delica? They seem almost exactly the same to me, except for a minor difference in blade length, color, tip up vs. tip down (I prefer the Delica's tip up anyway).

Slvgx · Feb 1, 2005

The grind and blade geometry make the Calypso Jr. the perfect slicer! Also you have the coil for better control, and added safety when closing.

BuckyKatt · Feb 1, 2005

Don't forget the nifty fish-scale texture on the handle.

Seriously though, the blade is what makes this one, like Slvgx said.

JD Spydo · Feb 1, 2005

I just completed a trade with a valued Spyder-brother. I got an older AUS-8 stainless handled Calypso Jr. It is the one without the Boye dent. I have been collecting Spydies for quite a while now but until now I had never seen this variety of the Calypso Jr. Do any of you know the particulars about this variation of this fine classic?

JD Spydo · Feb 1, 2005

I also bought a Gray Calypso Jr. as well. If it was not so pretty I would be carrying it every day. It is the finest Spyder I own with a FRN handle. This belongs in the Gallery/hall of fame for sure.

allyourblood · Feb 1, 2005

i also got my filthy mitts on a grey Calypso Jr. -- it is awesome. i can't even use it, it's too nice! i'll have to pick up a second one.

the texturing on this one is nothing short of amazing. somehow, it seems nicer than FRN; certainly nicer than any other FRN model i've ever handled.

abe m.

spyderknut · Feb 2, 2005

I scored two on ebay with a meerkat all for about $80 shipped. So I had one to carry and one to save. I liked it so much, I gave the drawer queen to my brother. Still looking for one for the drawer. Flames-N-Knives has them for about $34 BIN + shipping on ebay. Carry and use that Caly!
I can't wait for the ZDP version. I'll have to buy three of those

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