Sorry, Son, this one's mine!

[bad4u]

I ordered a Spyderco full-size Calypso, with the thought that this would make a nice Christmas gift for my son.

I got the knife today, and I gotta tell ya that this is one fine example of the knifemaker's art. I guess I could argue that I would prefer tip-up carry clip placement. And valid arguments could be made textured grip panels would be more practical. Those points aside, this is a fine knife.

The kid gets a card with a $100 bill. Let him buy his own knife. He's a fine young man, but paternal affection has limits.

 

[Ferret]

Easy to fall under the spell of those elegant lines...shoulda sheilded yer eyes when you opened it.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Hey, it would be pretty easy to order yourself another Calypso if you were to give your son the present you had planned. I understand your feelings, but think of how much joy you would give your son.
I take it your son loves knives as much as you do. If not keep it and give him the $100.00, he might appreciate it more.
Merry Christmas.

[This message has been edited by Keith Montgomery (edited 12-20-2000).]

 

[FullerH]

bad4yu, Try the following website, Screaming Hot Deals in selling CAlypsos for $79.90 + shipping. They also have the new, large Dyad for $89.90 + shipping.

http://www.screaminghotdeals.com/outd.shtml

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Walk in the Light,
Hugh Fuller

 

[bad4u]

Actually, I will give my son the Calypso.

I ordered another from DiscountKnives.

Giving money sucks!

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A nation that limits Freedom in the name of Security will have neither. (Thomas Jefferson)

 

[kutch133]

bad4u, Good move giving your son the knife and ignoring your lust for that shiny hard steel. I can't wait until my son is old enough to give him his first knife. He's four and has been coveting mine since he was two.