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Spyderco Caly Jr. vs Spyderco SpydieChef
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco SpydieChef stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$318Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
198 mm (7.80 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
LC200N
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Back Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Round Hole
Spyderco hole for ambidextrous one hand opening
Clip type
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Reversible wire clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Everyday carryCampingKitchen tasksWater environment use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Excellent corrosion resistanceErgonomic and balanced designSharp, precise cutting abilityVersatile for kitchen and EDC use
Common complaints
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase
Requires careful handling when closing to avoid thumb injuryNeeds some loosening for optimal flick opening
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