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Benchmade Mini Freek vs Spyderco Caly Jr.
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Freek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$340Most expensive
US$325Cheapest
Weight
77.4 g (2.73 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.64 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
Handle material
Carbon Fiber, G-10 or Grivory/Versaflex
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Round Hole
Clip type
Standard / Tip-up Clip
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Comfortable pocket carryPremium folding knife usersUsers desiring excellent edge retention with S90V or abrasion resistance with M4
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Not best for
Users preferring easier sharpening steels than S90VUsers avoiding potential corrosion without cerakote on M4
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent ergonomics and comfort in handRobust Axis lock mechanismPremium steel options with great edge retentionAttractive and premium handle materialsCompact and lightweight for easy pocket 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
S90V steel difficult to sharpenM4 steel prone to corrosion if not properly cared for (unless cerakoted)Handle scales may feel thick or texturized
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase