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Kershaw Leek vs Spyderco Caly 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Leek stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Leek 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.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 39% 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
85 g (3.00 oz)
85 g (3.00 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)
76 mm (2.99 in)
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)
178 mm (7.01 in)
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 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
410 stainless steel
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Bead-blasted or Cerakote finish depending on variant
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Lockback
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip for right, tip-up/down carry
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesWorkTactical use
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
Slim and lightweight designFast assisted opening mechanismDurable and sharp Sandvik 14C28N bladeComfortable contoured stainless steel handleReversible pocket clipSecure frame lock mechanism
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
Tip-lock slider may be removed by some usersLimited blade thickness for heavy duty tasks
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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