Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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.
Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, also referenced as 3Cr stainless steel
Handle material
Glass-filled Nylon
Blue G-10 and stainless steel (varies by listing)
Finish
BlackWash steel finish
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Non-locking slipjoint
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb hole for one-handed opening
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
▣Multiuse▣EDC
▣EDC▣Camping▣Hunting▣Tactical▣Survival
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Versatile Multiuse Blade✓Compact Size For EDC✓Good Grip With Textured Glass Filled Nylon Handle✓Dual Thumb Studs Allow Ambidextrous Use✓Includes Useful Built In Bottle Opener And Flathead Screwdriver
✓Compact And Easy To Carry✓Good Size For Work Knife✓Ambidextrous One Hand Opening
Common complaints
⚠Weight Is About 3 Ounces, Which Is Heavier Than Some Ultra Light Knives⚠Blade Thickness Not Specified Clearly⚠Blade Length Slightly Varies In Sources Between 2.5 To 2.6 Inches