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Spyderco Caly Jr. vs WE Knife Swordfin
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% 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.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$294Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
97.1 g (3.43 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
83.4 mm (3.28 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
195.7 mm (7.70 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
112.3 mm (4.42 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Shredded Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Back Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Round Hole
Front Flipper & Thumb Stud
Clip type
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work KnifePrecision Cutting
EDCTactical Knives
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
High Quality CPM 20cv Blade Steel.Lightweight And Well Balanced At 97.1 Grams.Durable Shredded Carbon Fiber Handle With Titanium Liners.Smooth Liner Lock With Reliable Locking Mechanism.Ergonomic Front Flipper And Thumb Stud Opening Methods.
Common complaints
Price May Be High Compared To Simpler KnivesLimited Availability May Affect Purchase
Premium Price Point Compared To Average EDC Knives.
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