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Spyderco Caly Jr. vs Spyderco Matriarch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$325Most expensive
US$182Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
FRN
Finish
Satin
Black TiCN-coated blade (in Emerson Wave model)
Lock type
Back Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Round Hole
Spyderco Round Hole and Emerson Opener wave feature
Clip type
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Four-position clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Everyday carryPersonal protectionHuntingCampingTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty fixed blade tasks
Common praise
Excellent blade steel combination for edge retention and toughnessErgonomic handle with finger choil for secure gripSmooth lockback mechanismLightweight carbon fiber handleCompact and practical folding design
Exceptional cutting performance with serrated VG-10 bladeFast and confident deployment with Emerson OpenerLightweight yet strong FRN handle with good gripVersatile carry options with four-position clipDurable build suitable for tactical and outdoor use
Common complaints
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase
Unknown
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