Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Crooked River vs Spyderco Caly Jr.
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% 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 Mini Crooked River stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Crooked River stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$325
US$325
Weight
93.32 g (3.29 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
200.61 mm (7.90 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
Handle material
Dymondwood stabilized wood with aluminum bolsters
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Round Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingOutdoor use
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Not best for
Heavy-Duty & Abusive WorkDeep Concealment
Unknown
Common praise
High edge retentionAmbidextrous AXIS lockComfortable stabilized wood handleElegant designLightweight and easy to carry
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
Some reports of blade not as sharp as expectedMinor rust spots reported in rare cases
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase