Superleaf - to the Sage, what the Caly 3.5 is to the Caly 3?

Peroni1973

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I loved my Sage 1 (but loaned it to a 'friend' who never returned it!) and have since found myself carrying somewhat bigger variants. Think Gayle Bradley, Endura 4 in ZDP, etc. The Caly 3.5 is about as small as I want to go these days which got me thinking...

...is the Superleaf like a grown-up Sage in a similar manner to the Caly 3.5 vs Caly 3?

I know that there is a difference in the locking mechanism and the blade steel but I was kind of wondering if anyone had one of the Sage series and the Superleaf and could pass on their thoughts. I am especially pleased that eh Superleaf has the deep-carry, wire clip as I prefer this somewhat more subtle option.

For what it is worth, I've already ordered a Superleaf and it is on it's way to me. That said, I am always interested in other recommendations so feel free to share any thoughts you have.

Thanks!

Ben
 
Friends... :rolleyes: hope he needed a Band Aid.

I've been carrying the SuperLeaf since I got it and prefer its slightly larger size over the Sage. Not much other than that. Both nice knives but the Superleaf with its .157 blade thickness and larger handle just work better for my use.
As far as a cousin to the Caly 3.5, there's the Nishijin "R". Similar blade length but again the larger grip size fits me.

Here's a so-so phone pic. If you want some better photos or measurements just let me know. It's a slow night here...


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Hey Barman1,

Thanks for posting your thoughts and that terrific comparison photo. You do know that you've put the Nishijin on my list don't you?!?

Cheers,

Ben
 
Peroni1973 said:
Hey Barman1,

Thanks for posting your thoughts and that terrific comparison photo. You do know that you've put the Nishijin on my list don't you?!?

Cheers,

Ben
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You won't regret it. Very solid performer and a sprint for a great price.
I picked up a few Nishijin scaled Spydies after the "R" to keep it company.
 
This is a great discussion of the Spyderco "Caly" heritage! I would also add a Caly Jr. to the top of Barman's picture - a lot of these knives share definite traits with their brothers and sister and ancestors - a 50/50 choil, thumb ramp, curved sloping back, and of course, Spydieholes.

For me, the ultimate expression of this line of knives is the Sage. The ergonomic of the Sage makes it feel like it is melting into my hand - simply beautiful engineering. I'm anxiously awaiting the new Domino, which gave me a *rush* when I picked it up that I haven't felt since the original Sage.

TedP
 
I'll also echo the appreciation for the nishijin "R"... IMO, it is absolutely a "must have" for any Spydie collector. Certainly one of those pieces that I wouldn't dream of letting go of.

edit: Also, OP, if you haven't already then you absolutely must track down one of the brown Calypso sprint run... It's certainly a large knife in my opinion for honest "edc" -- but it sneaks its way in once in a while anywho. Fantastic knife in all respects.
 
Hey Phillipsted - I hear you on love for the Sage series. I only ever had the Sage 1 but it was/is a terrific EDC knife and a real thing of beauty.

Galactorrhea, I do have the Brown Calypso and love it. Whilst I usually really like the wire pocket clips on the Caly series the hourglass clip on the Calypso seems more appropriate somehow and grips like a vice. I really appreciate some of these sprint runs and the big Caly is a classic! :)

Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts to both of you...

Ben
 
Received my Superleaf today. Initial impressions are very positive - I will see how it works out in my EDC rotation and report back but so far I'm very happy...

Ben
 
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