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Microtech Mini UDT vs Spyderco Caly Jr.
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 184% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Mini UDT stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 36% 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
31 g (1.09 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
440C
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
Handle material
Aluminum with rubber inserts
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Bead Blast or Stonewash depending on variant
Satin
Lock type
Automatic
Back Lock
Opening method
Side-opening push button
Round Hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality manufacturing and materialsCompact size for everyday carryEffective automatic opening mechanism
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
Vintage versions may show slight wearSomewhat limited blade length for heavy-duty tasks
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase
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