Spyderco C54GPBN Calypso with VG-10 Blade

[Addicted_to_Knives]

I've been recently looking for a new toy... Wanted something unique and maybe rare... A 4 inch knife within a $200 budget with a descent blade. My final decision - Spyderco C54GPBN Calypso VG10 made in Japan, Earth Brown color handles with 4 inch blade.

PRO : I personally like this knife a lot, pretty sexy design (close to Military, Police and other Spyderco models but quite original as well), quality Japanese Spyderco knife that feels good, comfortable in hand and can withstand some harsh use and abuse (which I have not done yet, but feels)... The more I play with it, the more I cut the paper (and my fingers by accident lol occasionally), the more I test it the more I like it. Personally I think it was a good purchase from another collector for $200.

However, I am also looking for your opinions and thoughts. Have you had experience with this model, what are your thoughts on it? Pros? Cons? How would you rate it?


CON : Destroyed white $250 Prada shirt + cost of 3 Bend-Aids

 

[BladeScout]

Beautiful knife and one of my favorites. Congrats.
I really like that coyote brown handle. Looks good IMO.
No bad experience at all with mine at all. A classic and timeless Spyderco design.

PS Prada, really? Buy some Carhartt shirts, they can take the blood and a wash just fine.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Nice! VG-10 is one of my favorite steels. You can't beat Spyderco's quality standards.

 

[BladeScout]

Nice! VG-10 is one of my favorite steels. You can't beat Spyderco's quality standards.

Ditto.
People turn up their noses at VG10. Silly.
Its an excellent steel.
I like M4, PD1 and ZDP for my Spyderco knives but VG10 is nothing to sneeze at IMO.