Calypso Jr. lwt. is Dragonfly's older brother?

[Kahz]

Is the blade design the same for these two knives? They look quite similar, like brothers or per chance first cousins... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I see the line that touches the SpyderHole is farther down the blade on the Dragonfly but, otherwise, they are very similar...



What do other SpyderPeople think?



Kahz

[Jeff/1911]

Kahz,

That what I always figured too. Their lineage seems quite obvious to me.

Jeff.

[SpyderNut]

Good eye, Kahz <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

You're right, they are very close in size and design. I took a quick gander at my catalogs and found that the Calypso Jr. has a blade length of 2 7/8&quot; while the Dragonfly sports a 2 5/16&quot; blade. If you get them both in a flat grind, they would look like distant relatives. Or maybe like father and son. A &quot;Chip off the old block&quot; type thing. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
BTW, if you would like a Calypso Jr. and Dragonfly for your CF Dragonfly, just let me know. *Winks at Kahz* <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
[I still have the CF virus!]


~Spydernut

&quot;When in need, buy with all speed.&quot;

[Kahz]

SpyderNut,

Dream on! LOL! <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Ahhhhhhhhh......... the shimmer of CF..... *evil grin*

I am so eeeeevil!!!! [insert Dr. Evil accent here, from Austin Powers]

Kahz

[yog]

I've noticed that in recient years Spyderco have moved away from the early wedge shape (Delica, Endura, Military), and have been moving more towards a more rounded leaf shape (Calypso Jnr, Dragonfly, Temperance Jnr).
Perhaps it's an attempt to keep a fine cutting tool, but make it look a little less agressive.

"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."

[aero_student]

There are four flat ground spydies at present calypso jr, military, dragonfly and temperance jr. I prefer a flat grind for camping and outdoor as well as food prep, but i like the hollow grind for every day work.

[Rookie]

How much is the temperance jr. going to cost?

In the land of knives, Spyderco is king.

[Kahz]

Rookie,

MSRP is close to 200 bux, I believe, but Shoplite and the Knifecenter have it for around 130 bux. It looks like a very niiiiice knife. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Kahz

[Carlos]

Don't forget the Salsa! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[SpyderNut]

Hmmm, I wonder if anyone would trade a CF Dragonfly for a Salsa......

*Looks slyly at Kahz* <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

This confounded CF syndrome is slightly worse than the Pink Cicket disease. <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
[I enjoy a good hunt though...<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>]


~Spydernut

&quot;When in need, buy with speed.&quot;

[Kahz]

SpyderNut,

In her best Steven Tyler voice, she sings: &quot;DREAM ON, DREAM ON!&quot;

Have had enough salsa all my life... <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Shimmerssssss...... LOL! Have you tried posting a wanted ad at Bladeforums?

Kahz

[SpyderNut]

Kahz,

I read ya loud and clear! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

A good idea though, about posting on the Blade Forum. Hmmm, now why didn't I think of that? [Muddled thinking must be a side affect of the highly contagious CF syndrome.]<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
In the mean time, I'll be dreaming on.....


Thanks!
~Spydernut

&quot;When in doubt, count your dough.&quot;

[Kahz]

SpyderNut,

I was also trying to sound as loud as Tyler does... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

So, good luck with your hunting! I know the feeling. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Kahz

[SpyderNut]

Thank you Kahz <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[I actually enjoyed the 'Tyler' impersonation....<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> ]


~Spydernut

Edited by - Spydernut on 1/4/2002 5:03:13 PM

Edited by - Spydernut on 1/4/2002 5:03:51 PM