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Kershaw Scallion vs Spyderco Caly 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$159.95Most expensive
US$150Cheapest
Weight
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
60.33 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
149.23 mm (5.88 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Closed length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.18 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Lockback
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday useEveryday Carry (EDC)
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
Easy to open with assisted SpeedSafe mechanismStrong frame lock for one-handed operationAttractive Damascus blade and bead blasted handle finishRemovable pocket clip and lanyard hole for carry options
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
Unknown
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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