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== Information from the Spyderco catalog == | == Information from the Spyderco catalog == | ||
''This full-sized "big brother" to the Calypso Jr. model combines stylish refinement and incredibly comfortable carry. The satin-polished flat-ground blade offers superios edge retention and corrosion resistance. Cutting control is achieved via reliable thumb placement on the blade spin cusp. The ultra-slim handle is made of black linen Micarta for anamazinglylightweight feel, and a black pocket clip with a gold bug is positioned for low-profile tip-down carry. Big enhough to fill and hand, the Calypso provides a sleek finish in a general utlity tool.'' | ''This full-sized "big brother" to the Calypso Jr. model combines stylish refinement and incredibly comfortable carry. The satin-polished flat-ground blade offers superios edge retention and corrosion resistance. Cutting control is achieved via reliable thumb placement on the blade spin cusp. The ultra-slim handle is made of black linen Micarta for anamazinglylightweight feel, and a black pocket clip with a gold bug is positioned for low-profile tip-down carry. Big enhough to fill and hand, the Calypso provides a sleek finish in a general utlity tool.''<ref>Spyderco's product guide from 1998 is available for download [http://www.spydie.nl/catalogs/spyderco1999.pdf here]</ref> | ||
== Variations == | == Variations == | ||
Revision as of 21:59, 5 November 2008
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Appearance in catalogs
One-time appearance in the 1998 product guide [1]
Designer
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
Information from the Spyderco catalog
This full-sized "big brother" to the Calypso Jr. model combines stylish refinement and incredibly comfortable carry. The satin-polished flat-ground blade offers superios edge retention and corrosion resistance. Cutting control is achieved via reliable thumb placement on the blade spin cusp. The ultra-slim handle is made of black linen Micarta for anamazinglylightweight feel, and a black pocket clip with a gold bug is positioned for low-profile tip-down carry. Big enhough to fill and hand, the Calypso provides a sleek finish in a general utlity tool.[2]
Variations
All are made in Seki city, Japan.
Variations of the C54 Calypso
| SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C54BMP | Black Micarta | PE | VG-10 | 1998 | 134.95 $ | black clip with gold bug | ~1200 | Full Flat grind | 3- screw old standard clip | Right hand tip-down | N/A |
| C54BMS | Black Micarta | SE | VG-10 | 1998 | 134.95 $ | black clip with gold bug | ~1200 | Full Flat grind | 3- screw old standard clip | Right hand tip-down | N/A |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C54 Calypso
Technical information
Typical measurements (mm and grams) of the C54 Calypso:
| SKU | Length overall | Length closed | Hole Ø | Blade length | Cutting edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C54BM | 232 | 132 | 11 | 102 | 94 | 3 | 88 |
Typical measurements (inches and ounces) of the C54 Calypso:
| SKU | Length overall | Length closed | Hole Ø | Blade length | Cutting edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C54BM | 9 1/8 | 4 | 3.12 |
