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Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto vs Spyderco Stretch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto 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$138Cheapest
US$168.75Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Bohler-Uddeholm K390 tool steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
FRN
Finish
Satin
Tumbled
Lock type
Lockback
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
4-position steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryStrengthPrecision cuttingPiercing
EDCHikingCampingHunting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong lockupHigh build qualityComfortable gripLightweight yet strong handleGood balance of portability and performanceReliable locking systems
Great edge retention with K390 steelLightweight and ergonomic with secure gripGood size for EDC and outdoor use
Common complaints
Handle can be slipperyHandle thinness can cause soreness on long use
Some reports of slight blade sloppiness when openingHandle feel not preferred by all users
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