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Revision as of 22:18, 26 November 2014
The Caly3.5 is a slightly longer version of the Caly3.
Appearance in catalogs
The C144 Caly3.5 appears in the following catalogs:
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
Discussion on the Super Blue sprintrun
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C144G:
"Spyderco has several knife designs that remain steadfast year after year. What keeps people buying them over decades is their basic function but also that they're upgraded or refreshed with new technology and materials when they become available. A prolific design in Spyderco's line is the Calypso.
Its arrival over a decade ago as a mid-sized folder has spawned numerous variations and converted legions of knife buyers to the benefits of flat-ground, thick leaf-shaped blades. This is a workingman's or woman's folder founded on the premise that a comfortable, usable pocketknife is one that feels like a natural extension of your hand.
A larger, newer Bionic version of the original Calypso Jr. is the Caly3.5. The latest Calypso progeny has a three and a half inch VG-10 leaf-shaped blade that is thick at the tang, then tapering to a tip. The cutting edge is flat-ground and thin for precision and receptive cutting. Ergonomics and control were taken into the designs' consideration and where handle and blade meet is a substantial finger choil. This is the spot where the index finger settles ergonomically leading the thumb to naturally position itself directly above on the blade's spine. Also the spine is textured with slip resistant jimping making the knife feels like part of the hand with no sliding forward or backward while cutting. The black G-10 handle has a mid-positioned back lock and a low profile wire clip, holding the folder deeply in a pocket facing tip-up."
The C144 Caly3.5 in Spyderco's online catalog
See also:
The C144 Caly3.5 Carbon Fiber in Spyderco's online catalog
The C144 Caly3.5 Super Blue in Spyderco's online catalog
Variations
All are made in Seki city, Japan and have:
Variations of the C144 Caly3.5
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
C144G | black G-10 | PE | VG-10 | 2010-2014 | 204.95 $ (2013) | N/A | Full Flat grind | Low profile Stainless wire clip | Ambidextrous tip-up | Main | |
C144CFE | black CF | SE | ZDP-189/420J2 laminate | 2011- | 274.95$ (2013) | N/A | Full Flat grind | Low profile Stainless wire clip | Ambidextrous tip-up | Variant | |
C144GGY | grey G-10 | PE | Aogami Super Blue | 2011 | 224.95$ (2012) | sprintrun | 1000? | Full Flat grind | Low profile Stainless wire clip | Ambidextrous tip-up | Variant |
Most collectible variation
The Super Blue C144 sprint run.
Questions regarding collecting the C144 Caly3.5
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Typical measurements (mm and grams) of the C144 Caly3.5:
SKU | Length overall | Length closed | Blade length | Cutting edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C144G | 194mm | 110mm | 89mm | 79mm | 12.5mm | 3mm | 89g |
C144CF | 194mm | 110mm | 89mm | 79mm | 12.5mm | 3mm | 88g |
Typical measurements (inches and ounces) of the C144 Caly3.5:
SKU | Length overall | Length closed | Blade length | Cutting edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
C144G | 7.625" | 4.313" | 3.5" | 3.125" | 0.49" | 0.125" | 3.1 oz. |
C144CF | 7.625" | 4.313" | 3.5" | 3.125" | 0.49" | 0.125" | 3.1 oz. |
References