Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Onslaught vs Spyderco Caly Jr.
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% 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 Onslaught 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, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Onslaught stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$295Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
110.63 g (3.90 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.63 mm (3.45 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.3 mm (7.85 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
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 steel
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Matte finish blade, bead blasted G-10 handle
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Round hole opener
Round Hole
Clip type
Tip-up stainless steel clip
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useHeavy use
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Ambidextrous axis lock makes the knife versatileStrong, durable blade and handleGood fit and finishEasy ambidextrous opening
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
Non-adjustable tip-up pocket clip
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase