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Benchmade Mini 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 6% 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 Mini 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
Handle material
Black G10 scales with stainless steel and titanium liners and black FRN backspacer
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin finished drop point blade with false top edge
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb hole manual opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Not best for
Heavy-duty stabbingExtreme prying or concrete/sturdy material penetration
Flick opening or fast deployment compared to modern knivesUsers wanting easily sharpened steel
Common praise
Well-made and sturdy constructionExcellent blade steel (S30V) with good edge retentionSecure and smooth liner lockErgonomic G10 handle with good gripLightweight and handy size for EDC
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
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users
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