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Spyderco Atlantic Salt vs Spyderco Caly 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% 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$125.95Cheapest
US$150Most expensive
Weight
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
Handle material
FRN
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Satin
Lock type
Lockback
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Marine and saltwater environmentsRescue work and emergency cuttingOutdoor and EDC use
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Not best for
Heavy chopping or prying tasksTasks requiring pointed blade tip
Flick opening or fast deployment compared to modern knivesUsers wanting easily sharpened steel
Common praise
Highly corrosion-resistant blade steel for saltwater useErgonomic FRN handle with volcano grip textureAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipEffective cutting performance with hollow-ground serrated or plain edge blades
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
Some versions heavier than comparable knivesLimited tip for piercing tasks due to sheepfoot blade shape
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