[Spyderco] Caly 3.5 ZDP-189, Backlock, Made in Seki-City Japan
£274.95
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Overall Length : |
19.60 cm |
7.72" inches |
Closed Length : |
11.10 cm |
4.37" inches |
Blade Length : |
8.60 cm |
3.39" inches |
Cutting Edge Length : |
7.60 cm |
2.99" inches |
Blade Height : |
2.80 cm (Tapered) |
1.10" inches |
Blade Thickness : |
3.00 mm |
0.12" inches |
Blade Finish : |
Satin |
Blade Shape : |
Drop Point (Spyderco Leaf) |
Type of Edge : |
Plain |
Way of Sharpening (Grind) : |
Flat, Secondary V-Edge |
Sharpening Angle : |
11º |
BESS Rating : |
195  |
Lock Type : |
Back-Lock ![The old school lock; for the classy gentleman. Backlock (or: Lockback, Back-Lock, Spinelock) is the mechanism in certain lockable pocketknives. The handle of a Lockback knife contains a mechanism that allows the blade to be locked in place and then unlocked again. The blade of a Lockback knife also has a small notch on the end of the tang. Lockbacks are by design totally ambidextrous – since actuation of the lock is done along the spine, they don't favor one hand over the other. They are also generally very strong – the lock bar is a lot thicker than a typical liner lock, being the same width as the blade stock itself. [Detailed Info]: At their core, backlocks are simply a derivative of the non-locking slipjoint. The lock bar is pinned to the scales of the blade, pivoting in the middle, and a bent spring anchored further back in handle provides upward pressure behind the pivot point, pressing the front of the lock bar downward. In the closed position, the lock bar sits on a ramp in the bottom of the tang which provides a detent for opening. When the blade is opened, the forward portion of the lock bar with its square protusion sits down into a matching square cutout on the top of the blade tang, locking it into position. The cutout on the tang matching the shape of the lock bar means that the lock bar has to be lifted out of the notch to release the blade. The spring bar thus keeps the lock closed until the bar is pressed from behind the pivot point against the spring tension opening the knife.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Opening Function : |
Manual |
Opening System : |
Thumb Hole (Spyderco Hole) |
One Hand Opening : |
Yes |
Pivot Assembly : |
Phosphor Bronze Washers  |
Blade Material : |
Laminated ZDP-189 SUPERSTEEL [Stainless] High Quality |
Blade Treatment (Estimate) : |
Cryogenically Treated  |
Handle Material : |
Carbon Fibre  |
Handle Length : |
11.10 cm |
4.37" inches |
Handle Width : |
2.87 cm (Variable) |
1.13" inches |
Handle Thickness : |
1.04 cm |
0.41" inches |
Handle Finish : |
Satin |
Handle Texture : |
Smooth as Butter |
Frame/Liner Material : |
420J2 [Stainless] |
Color : |
Silver, Black, Grey |
Pocket Clip : |
Wire (Left/Right) |
Pocket Clip Position : |
Tip-Up |
Pocket Clip Material : |
420J2 [Stainless] |
Left/Right Handed Lock : |
Ambidextrous |
Left/Right Handed Usability : |
Ambidextrous |
Lanyard Hole : |
Yes |
Weight : |
85.00 g |
3.00 oz. |
Designer : |
(Louis) Sal Glesser  |
Made in : |
Japan (Seki-City) |
Warranty : |
Lifetime |
Rockwell/Hardness : |
65 HRC |
This Knife Can Be Engraved ✓ |
Description:
The Spyderco Caly 3.5 C144CFPE is a fancy gentleman's knife from Japan. The 3.5 in the name stands for 3.5 inch, which is 7.6 cm. With it Spyderco is talking about the edge, and not the length of the blade including the finger groove. The Caly 3.5 is perfect for anyone who felt the Caly 3 was too small or who prefers a slightly larger gentleman's knife.
This Caly 3.5 has a blade made from two types of laminated steel. So a specific type of steel as a core and a second type of steel that is wrapped around the core. Often a really hard type of steel is used as a core to make sure the knife remains sharp for a very long time. The side is often made from softer types of stainless steel. With this knife they also used a laminated blade. The core is made from the very strong ZDP-189-steel, and the sides from 420J2-steel. This creates a wavy line on both sides of the blade above the edge, which will be different on every Caly 3.5. It truly makes every Caly 3.5 unique!
The handle is enhanced with a stunning carbon fibre handle that is mounted on steel liners. They give the knife a nice look and feel. The blade on the Caly 3.5, like on all Spyderco's is locked by a backlock. The finish on the spine of the handle is sublime. It looks as if the steel liners, backlock and steel backspacer are made from one piece of steel. Exactly what we have grown accustomed to from the Japanese Spyderco factory.
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Duncans offers a sharpening service in store (just ask)
[prices vary depending on size of blade, condition and type of steel]
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MANUFACTURERS SKU: C251CF