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Kershaw Cryo II vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$79Cheapest
US$97Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)
197 mm (7.76 in)
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
Common praise
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
Common complaints
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA
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