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Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo vs Spyderco Caly Jr.
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini SOCOM Bravo stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$325
US$325
Weight
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.05 mm (3.39 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
195.58 mm (7.70 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
109.73 mm (4.32 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390 Stainless Steel
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
Handle material
Titanium with Carbon Fiber scales
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Blade: Bead Blasted, Handle: Blasted Titanium
Satin
Lock type
Unknown
Back Lock
Opening method
Manual
Round Hole
Clip type
Titanium tip-up pocket clip
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight robust performanceDiscerning knife enthusiasts
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight yet robust performancePrecision engineeringElegant titanium and carbon fiber handle designQuality craftsmanship
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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