Difference between revisions of "C54 Calypso"
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|valign="top" |black clip with gold bug | |valign="top" |black clip with gold bug, no [[boye dent]] | ||
|valign="top" |~1200 | |valign="top" |~1200 | ||
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat grind]] | |valign="top" |[[Full Flat grind]] | ||
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|134.95 $ | |134.95 $ | ||
|black clip with gold bug | |black clip with gold bug, no [[boye dent]] | ||
|~1200 | |~1200 | ||
|[[Full Flat grind]] | |[[Full Flat grind]] |
Revision as of 22:09, 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, no boye dent | ~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, no boye dent | ~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 |