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Benchmade Arcane vs Spyderco Caly Jr.
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$270Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Round Hole
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban useTactical
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Not best for
Heavy use cutting tasksBeginners in sharpening
Unknown
Common praise
Durable blade for daily useEasy one-handed opening with flipperComfortable for both handsSecure AXIS lockSleek and lightweight design
Excellent blade steel combination for edge retention and toughnessErgonomic handle with finger choil for secure gripSmooth lockback mechanismLightweight carbon fiber handleCompact and practical folding design
Common complaints
Blade can be hard to sharpen for beginnersHandle may feel cold in winterPocket clip might be too tightBlade can chip under heavy use
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase