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Microtech 158-10BH vs Spyderco Caly Jr.
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech 158-10BH stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 72% 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$320Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
1.7 mm (0.07 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Bohler M390 stainless steel
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
Handle material
Green apocalyptic 6061-T6 aluminum
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Apocalyptic
Satin
Lock type
OTF automatic (double-action)
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb slide (double-action auto)
Round Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous pocket clip
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSlicingPiercing
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Precision engineeringSmooth automatic deployment and retractionExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceAmbidextrous pocket clip for versatile carry
Excellent blade steel combination for edge retention and toughnessErgonomic handle with finger choil for secure gripSmooth lockback mechanismLightweight carbon fiber handleCompact and practical folding design
Common complaints
Unknown
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase
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