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Gizmo
01-15-2002, 12:00 AM
I just received the 2002 catalog. It was quite a surprise to see the spirit of the full size Calypso folder reborn as the fixed blade "Temperance" ! Anyone know where they are available now?

Jeff/1911
01-15-2002, 09:47 PM
Yeah, doesn't it look like the Calypso? Just exactly what I thought! Beautiful.

Jeff/1911.

SpyderNut
01-16-2002, 11:54 AM
Gizmo,

Check out Shoptimax.com.

They have the fixed-bladed Temperance for $119.95 in either PE or Combo Edge. They also have some new Salsa's out. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
[Those run a cool $149.95, though. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>]

~Spydernut

&quot;When you want it, begin to worry about your cash.&quot;

bell
01-17-2002, 09:30 PM
So the logical deduction is that Spyderco has taken a total hit design, changed it a little, charged a lot more and viola. A high priced &quot;improved&quot; Calypso Jr. Hmmm.

Clay Kesting
01-18-2002, 12:37 PM
Bell, I'm not so sure if that's the way it went. The Temperance FB is based on the Temperance Jr and are Sal's designs as were the Calypsos. I think the similarity between the Temperance FB and the Calypso is due to their design origins.

Clay

"The trouble is that you think you have time."

nomaded
01-18-2002, 06:27 PM
I've got to say. I've been eyeing a fixed blade for a while and the Temperance definitely catches my eye. I had considered picking up a Moran drop-point, but the Temperance appeals to me much more.