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Benchmade Mini Presidio II 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 Presidio II 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 Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
190 mm (7.48 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
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
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Medium duty camp/bushcraft tasksRobust folder for lightweight carry
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Not best for
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
Flick opening or fast deployment compared to modern knivesUsers wanting easily sharpened steel
Common praise
Lightweight yet durable handle materialSmooth and reliable Axis lockSharp, stout drop point blade with good edge retentionAmbidextrous opening and carry optionsSolid quality feel and balance
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
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)
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