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Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto vs Spyderco Caly 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$138Cheapest
US$150Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
Handle material
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Lockback
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryStrengthPrecision cuttingPiercing
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Not best for
Unknown
Flick opening or fast deployment compared to modern knivesUsers wanting easily sharpened steel
Common praise
Strong lockupHigh build qualityComfortable gripLightweight yet strong handleGood balance of portability and performanceReliable locking systems
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
Handle can be slipperyHandle thinness can cause soreness on long use
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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