Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Kershaw Blur stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Blur stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Blur stands out as the longest option for overall 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.
SpeedSafe assisted opening (thumb stud with torsion bar)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Adjustable pocket clip (tip up or tip down)
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Moderate Tasks▣Fast One Handed Deployment
▣Daily Carry▣Outdoor Use▣Budget Tactical Use
Not best for
!Heavy Duty Applications Due To Possible Liner Lock Failure
!Heavy Duty Construction Work!Long Term Intensive Use
Common praise
✓Fast And Smooth Assisted Opening System✓Excellent Grip And Balance Even When Wet✓Sharp, Durable Blade✓Solid Value For Performance
✓Incredible Value For Money✓Real G 10 Handles, Not Cheap Plastic✓Ambidextrous 4 Way Pocket Clip✓Full Flat Grind Provides Excellent Slicing✓Smooth Action With Bronze Washers✓Solid Lockup And Good Ergonomics
Common complaints
⚠Liner Lock Can Fail Under Heavy Pressure⚠Small Thumb Stud Can Strain Thumb With Repeated Use⚠Pocket Clip Is Very Tight And May Pull Fabric
⚠8cr13mov Steel Requires More Frequent Sharpening⚠Liner Lock Is Less Advanced Than Compression Lock⚠Not A Deep Carry Pocket Clip; Knife Shows In Pocket⚠Made In China, Not USA