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Spyderco Caly 3 vs WE Knife Saakshi
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Saakshi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Saakshi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Saakshi stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Saakshi stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$185Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
91.21 g (3.22 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
83.81 mm (3.30 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
192.8 mm (7.59 in)Longest
Closed length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
109.1 mm (4.30 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Laminated ZDP-189 core with 420J2 outer layers
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Lockback
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper
Clip type
Wire clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingLong-lasting edge retentionErgonomic use
EDC KnivesTactical KnivesCollectorsEveryday Carry
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
High quality CPM 20CV blade steelSturdy G10 handleSmooth flipper openingReliable liner lock mechanism
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
Heavier than some other EDC knivesHandle finish might feel too natural for some
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