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CIVIVI Trailblazer vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Trailblazer stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$88Cheapest
US$151.5Most expensive
Weight
90.5 g (3.19 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
174 mm (6.85 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
98.6 mm (3.88 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
CTS BD1N
Handle material
G10 onlay on stainless steel
FRN
Finish
Gray stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Slip Joint
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday tasksLeft-handed use
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
Common praise
Lightweight yet strong bladeGood quality 14C28N steelReversible clip for leftiesStonewashed finish hides wear wellClassic slip joint design with modern materials
Lightweight and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
Common complaints
Opening requires some effort due to slip joint tension
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty
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