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Benchmade Dejavoo vs Spyderco Caly 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 32% 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$225Most expensive
US$150Cheapest
Weight
116.28 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
231.65 mm (9.12 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
131.32 mm (5.17 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)
3.18 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin (some variants stonewashed)
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Down Stainless Steel
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Collector's knifeEDC for those desiring an elegant design
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Not best for
Heavy tactical useHardcore utilityUsers desiring strong blade retention or aggressive grip traction
Flick opening or fast deployment compared to modern knivesUsers wanting easily sharpened steel
Common praise
Elegant and classy design by Bob LumLightweight despite its sizeGreat edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM S30V steelGood ergonomics with comfortable handle contoursSmooth thumb hole opening mechanism
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
Blade retention can be weak; blade may fall out if carried looselyTip-down-only pocket clip can be inconvenient for some usersRelatively smooth handle offers less traction for tactical purposesLack of jimping reduces grip securityNot strongest lock for heavy use
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