calypso jr. - AUS-8 or VG-10???

[ruxton]

right, i decided to get a calypso jr. for christmas, i can't decide which to get tho, i devided on a plain edge blade, but should i get the SS handled AUS-8 version or the FRN handled VG-10 one? i keep hearing rave reviews about the VG-10 and how great it is, whats the difference between the two types?

i have a police and a harpy so i'm fond of SS handles and i've always thought of FRN as a poor mans G-10, i'd appreciate any input whatso ever to help me decide between the two.

MAT

[Joe Talmadge]

The tradeoffs between the two models are very clear-cut, so assuming you know your own desires (which I admit isn't always easy <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> ), the decision should be obvious.

The stainless steel version will have stronger handles.

The FRN version will be much lighter weight, plus VG-10 demolishes 8A when it comes to edge-holding.

Is the stainless version still using a sabre grind? If so, that's another distinction: the FRN's bleeding-edge cutting performance, versus the stainless version's more average-for-this-class cutting performance.

For myself, I tend to like lighter, more-carryable knives, and VG-10's edge-holding is a big winner for me, and frankly, the full flat grind alone makes this a slam dunk. But, if you're the kind of guy for whom FRN handles feel cheap and flimsy, you might be happier with the stainless model, sabre-grind and all. 8A steel has some things going for it -- it sharpens up easily to a scary edge, for example.

Joe

[Tightwad]

Just as Joe said &quot; The full flat grind(Vg-10) alone makes this a slam dunk&quot; in
his referance to the FRN handle Calypso. While stainless steel is nice , and I own
a stainless model, the FRN is much more comfortable and SECURE than the slick
stainless. On a knife with a blade a sharp as the Calypso I want a REALLY GOOD
GRIP on the handle.

[kraziekurtis]

We sure do sell alot more lw's than ss if that means anything.

[ruxton]

thanks guys, on balance i'm gonna order the vg-10 FRN one on monday unless anyone can convince me the stainless steel one is better before then
MAT

[Rookie]

Get the stainless steel. I like that solid heavy feeling of a ss. It just seems that the ss is so much better built than the lightweight.

In the land of knives, Spyderco is king.

[vampyrewolf]

got out of touch, back after 11 days of too much damn homework...

I have used the FRN/vg-10 for just under 2 months... it's great!

I tried to compare my knives to it, but gave up.

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

[ruxton]

Thanks for all the replies, i ordered and received the FRN version in PE, all i can say is... WOW! i LOVE this knife, i may be forced to replace my harpy with this lil puppy as my EDC... soooo sharp...
MAT