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Benchmade Auto Fact vs Spyderco Caly Jr.
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight. Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$335Most expensive
US$325Cheapest
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Round Hole
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High edge retention due to premium S90V steelDurable and lightweight handle materialsSleek design combining classic and modern influencesReliable AXIS lock mechanismSmooth push-button automatic opening
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
Unknown
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase