Comparison Console
Spyderco Caly 3 vs Spyderco Rescue 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 18% 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$150
US$150
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
95 g (3.35 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Lockback
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Stainless steel four-position (tip-up/down, right/left carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Rescue situationsCutting seatbelts and tough materialsEmergency use
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
Efficient cutting through tough materialsSafe blunt-tip designLightweight and strong handleSecure lockback mechanismAmbidextrous carry options
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
Unknown