Spyderco Caly 3 Carbon Fiber Handle Folding Knife
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Manufacturer: SpydercoBrand: Spyderco
Release Date: 2008-08-28
Model: C113CFPE
Product features:
- Folding knife with high-end, laminated ZDP-189 steel blade
- Hard and high on Rockwell scale, with long-lasting sharpness
- PlainEdge ground flat for precise cutting; blade measures 3 inches long
- Buffed carbon-fiber handle feels like natural extension of hand
- Measures 7 inches overall (4-1/16 inches when closed)
Sports reviews of Spyderco Caly 3 Carbon Fiber Handle Folding Knife
Customer Review: Excellent in every way
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I've been carrying and using the Caly 3 CF since Christmas, about 6 months now. I have a small collection of good knives made with good steel, including S30V, VG10, 440C, 420HC, and a few non-stainless. The ZDP189 steel is head and shoulders above everything else I've used as far as edge-retention. I generally use the knife for common chores such as opening packages, some cardboard and paper cutting, food prep, twine cutting, etc. I have not yet had to resharpen it with stones. Stropping it on the back of an old leather belt loaded with green grinding compound has brought it back to hair-shaving sharpness, and I have only needed to do that once so far. I have been amazed on several occasions when after I have banged the edge hard against porcelain plates, it has not bent or chipped. It really is awesome. The one thing I cannot attest to is how the blade would stand up against lateral forces as I have never used it as a pry bar. Hopefully, if I do ever need to use this knife to pry in an emergency, the soft 420J2 component of the blade will work as designed and allow the blade to give instead of snap. I do not always keep the knife as dry and clean as it deserves. Still, the blade, screws, pins, liners, and clip show no signs of corrosion.
The ergonomics are awesome. It fits my medium-sized hands perfectly and comfortably. The CF feels smooth and polished in the hand- luxurious, even. For my non-tactical uses, I have never had problems with grip slippage.
This knife opens and closes like silk. I have not had to clean or lubricate it yet, whereas my other knives seem much more apt to get gummed up with pocket lint, dust, and etc. With a little practice, a flick of the thumb opens it as quickly as if it was spring-loaded. If you press the back lock and allow the blade to drop closed, a detent holds the blade in a half-open position. So even if your index finger is not high enough to catch the kicker, you will not get cut. None of my other Spydie lockbacks have this feature.
My one and only complaint is that there was not an instruction sheet with info such as torx driver size, clip changing instructions, etc. It was more difficult than I expected to change the clip to lefty. Still, it is an amazing knife made out of the finest materials, with perfect fit and finish, excellent ergonomics, and beautiful looks. It is the perfect EDC for me.
Description of Spyderco Caly 3 Carbon Fiber Handle Folding Knife
The Spyderco Caly3 is an evolution of our popular Calypso folder. True to the heritage of the Calypso 1 and 2, it offers exceptional ergonomics that make it feel like a natural extension of the hand. its scientifically-designed handle profile features stunning polished carbon fiber scales over a sturdy framework of skeletonized stainless steel liners. Its leaf-shaped blade is constructed of three layers of laminated steel. The core is ZDP-189, an extraordinary steel that contains 3% carbon for exceptional hardness and edge retention. It is sandwiched between two layers of 420J2 stainless steel that provide increased strength and corrosion resistance. Like a fine Samurai sword, the boundary between these layers is visible near the blade edge--a reminder that you are cutting with the very best! The blade locks open via a sturdy back lock mechanism and an ambidextrous deep-pocket wire clip provides tip-up carry on both the left and right sides.As the name implies, the Caly3 is the newest iteration of the Calypso2 and Calypso1 knives. Like comparing a classic Corvette to a modern Corvette, the Caly3 is an offshoot of the original Calypsos--a testament to the knives' durability and long-lasting appeal--but with improved functionality and design. The Caly3 features a high-end, laminated ZDP-189 steel blade made using 3 percent carbon, making it harder and higher on the Rockwell scale while preserving the sharpness. The blade is versatile and exact, with a PlainEdge that's ground flat for precise cutting. The buffed carbon-fiber handle, meanwhile, is shaped so that the index finger sits on the underside and the thumb naturally above the jimped slip-resistant spine. As a result, the knife feels like part of the hand, with a controlled grip and no forward or backward slide while cutting. Other features include an ambidextrous deep-pocket-carry tip-up wire clip and a mid-positioned back lock.
Specifications
- Blade: Laminated SDP-189 steel
- Handle: Buffed carbon fiber
- Blade length: 3 inches
- Blade thickness: 1/8 inch
- Cutting edge: 2-5/8 inches
- Hole diameter: 15/32 inches
- Overall length: 7 inches
- Closed length: 4-1/16 inches
- Weight: 3 ounces
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