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Kershaw Mini Natrix vs Spyderco Squeak
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Squeak stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 37% 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$49.95Cheapest
US$99Most expensive
Weight
55.9 g (1.97 oz)Heaviest
46 g (1.62 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
51 mm (2.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
Closed length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV (some versions D2 steel)
Bohler-Uddeholm N690Co
Handle material
G-10 (black or red) or copper
FRN
Finish
Black coated (8Cr13MoV version), stonewash (D2 steel version)
Satin
Lock type
Sub-frame lock
Slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Flipper tab with KVT ball-bearing pivot system
One-hand thumb hole
Clip type
Deep-carry pocket clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Reversible tip-up wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight useCompact foldable knife
Legally restricted carry where locking folders are prohibitedEveryday carry
Not best for
Heavy-duty choppingFixed blade knife tasks
Heavy duty tasks requiring locking blades
Common praise
Smooth and quick flipper deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleEffective sub-frame lock securityVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip
Compact and lightweightComfortable ergonomic handle with textured jimpingEasy to carry with reversible deep pocket clip
Common complaints
Some versions heavier due to copper handleBlade steel 8Cr13MoV less premium than D2
No locking mechanism may not suit all usersBlade length is short for some cutting tasks
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