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Benchmade Boost vs Spyderco Caly 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$140.25Cheapest
US$150Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Black non-reflective
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Lockback
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Not best for
Unknown
Flick opening or fast deployment compared to modern knivesUsers wanting easily sharpened steel
Common praise
High traction Versaflex handle provides secure grip even when wet or glovedStrong CPM 3V blade with durable grind for tough tasksReliable and ambidextrous AXIS Assist lock mechanismSolid build quality and ergonomic design suited for heavy use
Exceptional edge retention due to ZDP-189 laminated steelErgonomic handle design with comfortable thumb ramp and finger choilLightweight and slim profile ideal for everyday carrySolid lockback mechanism with good lockup
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively slow and stiff blade deploymentDifficult to flick open compared to modern knives420J2 outer steel layer scratches easilyTang rubbing causing circular marks around the blade base during deployment