Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Microtech Stitch Auto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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.
▣Everyday carry▣Tactical use▣Marine or outdoor use▣Users requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Not best for
!Legal restricted areas for automatic knives
!Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
Common praise
✓Smooth, snappy automatic action✓Robust and durable build quality✓Premium materials like M390 steel and aluminum handles✓Attractive finishes and unique handle colors✓Comfortable ergonomic design with thumb ramp and choil✓Reliable pocket clip and carry options
✓Exceptional corrosion resistance due to LC200N steel✓Smooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safety✓Robust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure grip✓High-quality USA manufacturing
Common complaints
⚠May be restricted in some jurisdictions due to automatic mechanism⚠Relatively heavy compared to some folding knives (around 164-179 g)
⚠Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users