Old spyderco, ID Help

ixer · Oct 8, 2013

I picked up this old Spyderco yesterday and i'm pretty sure it's a Black Micarta Calypso Jr, thoughts?

It's in pretty good shape, but has been carried. It needs sharpening as there are some small chips in the edge and i'm not sure what, if anything, can be done about the off center blade as this is pinned construction.

Barman1 · Oct 8, 2013

Definitely a Calypso Jr.
Not sure either about repairing the centering.

Blades · Oct 14, 2013

Nice find! Does the off center blade affect opening/closing? If not, I wouldn't worry, just use it.

ixer · Oct 14, 2013

Nope, just aesthetics.... Been carrying all week, reminds me of a Delica but with a finger choil. It feels awesome in the hand, and slices like nobodies business.

Wish there was a way to figure out date of manufacture too.

Barman1 · Oct 14, 2013

ixer said:
Nope, just aesthetics.... Been carrying all week, reminds me of a FeliCa but with a finger choil. It feels awesome in the hand, and slices like nobodies business.

Wish there was a way to figure out date of manufacture too.

It should be in here. http://www.spydiewiki.com/models/

chogue1980 · Oct 14, 2013

That's my old knife!!! Lol love seeing it come around

Hairlesstwinkie · Oct 14, 2013

Great find! I'm jealous. Contact Spyderco and see if anything can be done to fix her back up. She's still quite a beauty despite being around the block a few times.

The Deacon · Oct 15, 2013

Definitely a Calypso Jr. and, FWIW, warped blades were fairly common on them.