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Spyderco Ayoob vs Spyderco Caly Jr.
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$300Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
220 mm (8.66 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM Cru-Wear
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Back Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Round Hole
Clip type
Four-position reversible metal pocket clip
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical UseAccurate Thrusting And Cutting
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work KnifePrecision Cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Unique Blade To Handle Angle For Greater Accuracy And Force Transfer In ThrustingHigh Quality CPM Cru Wear Steel With Excellent Edge Holding And ToughnessMultiple Carry Options With Four Position Reversible Pocket ClipSturdy Back Lock Mechanism And Skeletonized Liners For Strength
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
Discontinued Model, May Be Hard To FindPre Owned Units May Vary In Condition
Price May Be High Compared To Simpler KnivesLimited Availability May Affect Purchase
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