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Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt vs Spyderco Caly 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the longest option for closed 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$159.95Most expensive
US$150Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)
76 mm (2.99 in)
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)
178 mm (7.01 in)
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.18 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin finish
Satin
Lock type
Ball joint slipjoint (non-locking)
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible/ambidextrous
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry in regions with restrictive carry lawsTactical usePrecision cutting
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Not best for
Heavy-duty chopping tasksFixed blade knife uses
Flick opening or fast deployment compared to modern knivesUsers wanting easily sharpened steel
Common praise
High-quality CPM-S30V steel bladeInnovative ball joint slipjoint lock system with half-stopLightweight carbon fiber handleLegal carry blade length under 3 inchesErgonomic finger choil enhances safety and grip
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
Non-locking slipjoint may not suit users desiring locking mechanismLack of sheath or pouch included
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