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Who owns/uses SS-handled Calypso Jr.?
- Thread starter James Y
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I have one, fully serrated version, it's pretty neat, but I've been lusting after a plain edge micarta one. I have the full size Calypso in micarta and love it, want to add the Jr. The neat thing about the SS handle is the quick snap openings, otherwise I prefer the lighter weight of the micarta.
Brian
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Brian
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I have both micarta and stainless plain-edge Calypsos.
While the flat grind of the micarta model slices apples, cheese and bread far better than the other, that's about the extent of it's use due to it's more fragile construction.
The stainless model cuts everything else far better.
I also like the way it fits my hand without the clip.
My stainless model, clipless of course, is one of the most attractive Spydercos I own.
I wear it in a ballistic nylon sheath vertically on my belt. It's thin profile (1/2", inc. sheath) does not snag clothing and is close to my body.
The heft, feel, sound and appearance of the stainless model provides me with an impression of FAR greater strength than the micarta model.
Accordingly, I like it best.
Bill
While the flat grind of the micarta model slices apples, cheese and bread far better than the other, that's about the extent of it's use due to it's more fragile construction.
The stainless model cuts everything else far better.
I also like the way it fits my hand without the clip.
My stainless model, clipless of course, is one of the most attractive Spydercos I own.
I wear it in a ballistic nylon sheath vertically on my belt. It's thin profile (1/2", inc. sheath) does not snag clothing and is close to my body.
The heft, feel, sound and appearance of the stainless model provides me with an impression of FAR greater strength than the micarta model.
Accordingly, I like it best.
Bill
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I did not avoid the micarta Calypso Jr. In fact, I have one.
The idea of the great grip inherant with this design and the flat-ground plain-edge blade was irresistable.
It's a beautiful knife.
My problems are that it is easily scratched and far weaker than G-10 or stainless steel. There is no steel inner liner, so your fingers are committed to the integrity of the micarta's strength. Also, it feels and sounds like plastic.
Knives are a "feel good" thing with me. That's why I prefer the stainless-scaled Calypso.
Later, Bill
The idea of the great grip inherant with this design and the flat-ground plain-edge blade was irresistable.
It's a beautiful knife.
My problems are that it is easily scratched and far weaker than G-10 or stainless steel. There is no steel inner liner, so your fingers are committed to the integrity of the micarta's strength. Also, it feels and sounds like plastic.
Knives are a "feel good" thing with me. That's why I prefer the stainless-scaled Calypso.
Later, Bill