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Spyderco Caly Jr. vs Zero Tolerance 0609PUR
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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609PUR stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0609PUR stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caly Jr. stands out as the longest option for overall 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$325
US$325
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
93.5 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)
86 mm (3.39 in)
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)
108 mm (4.25 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Laminated ZDP-189 & 420J2
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Gray DLC (blade), PVD-coating (blade)
Lock type
Back Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Round Hole
Flipper with KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Wire clip, low-seated, right/left hand, tip-up carry
Tip-up, reversible (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work knifePrecision cutting
Everyday carryEDCTactical useUtility
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 materials and craftsmanshipGood edge retention and corrosion resistance from CPM 20CV steelAttractive anodized titanium handleSmooth ball bearing flipper deploymentRobust frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Price may be high compared to simpler knivesLimited availability may affect purchase
Discontinued availabilityLimited to right-handed users without clip adjustment
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