The lightweight Calypso Jr. weighs a mere 35 g, and is so light it can even be carried clipped in a shirt pocket (tip down). The steel is 0.15" thick, the blade is 3 centemeters wide, with a 6.6 centemeter long blade (6.2 centemeters sharpened), with a small choil notch.
This knife was a gift for a friend, so no extended use. Just some comments from some light handling.
The handle is very comfortable in a grip high up on the fingers with the thumb resting on the back of the blade. This hold works well in precision cutting, the main intended use of the knife. The ergonomics are rather poor in a hammer grip due to the sharp inside edges of the Zytel (sandpaper would fix that) and the bottom portion of the clip is also a high pressure point. It is decently comfortable in reverse grips, more ergonomics with the facing clip out to prevent abrasion. The texture is secure without being overly abrasive.
The blade opens smoothly and easily through the Spyderco hole. There is no play sideways or vertical, lock is clean and tight. It easily handles various fast spine whacks with no effects, neither release or any induction of play. The indendation in the lock bar release also makes it impossible to white knuckle fail it either in any normal grip. A very secure lock eith easily enough strength to handle the light use this folder is designed for.
The Calypso was well recieved as a birthday gift, and the recipent went through a box of miscellaneous materials and the knife shredded thick tubing, cardboard, and poly rope with ease.
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| Last updated : | Thu Jul 15 23:24:59 NDT 2004 |
| Originally written : | Thu Jul 15 23:24:59 NDT 2004 |