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Spyderco Caly 3 vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$150Most expensive
US$97Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 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
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
Lockback
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Flick opening or fast deployment compared to modern knivesUsers wanting easily sharpened steel
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
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
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
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
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA