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CIVIVI Fracture 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 4% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Fracture stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$30Cheapest
US$150Most expensive
Weight
88.5 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
85.4 mm (3.36 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
111.5 mm (4.39 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Slipjoint
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up)
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight useSlip joint legal carry
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Not best for
Tactical heavy duty use
Flick opening or fast deployment compared to modern knivesUsers wanting easily sharpened steel
Common praise
Good blade steel with corrosion resistanceGood grip and handle strength from G10Legal to carry almost everywhere due to slip jointAmbidextrous thumb hole opening and reversible clip
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
Non-locking slip joint design may not suit those wanting locking mechanism
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
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