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Kershaw Knockout 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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$125Cheapest
US$150Most expensive
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Satin
Lock type
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Lockback
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useLaw enforcementFirst respondersOutdoor use
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Not best for
Heavy wood carvingHard chopping tasks
Flick opening or fast deployment compared to modern knivesUsers wanting easily sharpened steel
Common praise
Lightweight for its sizeStrong and secure sub-frame lockFast and reliable assisted openingGood corrosion resistanceBalanced design
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
Blade grind not ideal for hard wood carvingSpeedSafe system can be noisy and harder to closeSome hot-spotting of lockbar on index finger
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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