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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Spyderco Caly 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 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$150
US$150
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
Handle material
Nylon
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Flick opening or fast deployment compared to modern knivesUsers wanting easily sharpened steel
Common praise
Durable and sharp CPM S30V steelSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismCompact and lightweight design suitable for discreet carryAmbidextrous design with reversible clipLifetime warranty and sharpening service by Benchmade
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
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
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