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Spyderco Caly 3 vs Spyderco Pacific Salt 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$150Cheapest
US$171Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
H-2 stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
FRN
Finish
Satin
Tumbled or black coated (variant dependent)
Lock type
Lockback
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Four-position reversible pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Saltwater environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor activities
Not best for
Flick opening or fast deployment compared to modern knivesUsers wanting easily sharpened steel
Unknown
Common praise
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
Exceptional corrosion resistanceLightweight and ergonomic handleReliable lockback mechanismVersatile blade edge options (PlainEdge and SpyderEdge)Four-position pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
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
Some users find the blade thickness thin for heavy-duty tasks