Spyderco Civilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Microtech Stitch Manual stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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.
2-tone or stonewash or bead blast, black blade coated or apocalyptic Wharncliffe
Unknown
Lock type
RAM-LOK crossbar lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣Precision Cutting
▣Personal Protection▣Undercover Law Enforcement Use
Not best for
Unknown
!General Utility!Everyday Use
Common praise
✓Excellent Edge Retention✓Secure Ram Lok Lock✓Ambidextrous Thumb Hole Opening✓Durable And Grippy Handle Materials✓Solid Build Quality
✓Effective Cutting Performance With Fully Serrated Reverse 's' Blade✓Ergonomic Handle With Textured Black G 10 Scales✓High Strength Back Lock Mechanism✓Two Position Clip For Versatile Carry✓Established And Respected Design For Self Defense
Common complaints
⚠None Clearly Reported In Sources
⚠Not Intended Or Designed For General Utility Or Everyday Use⚠H2 Steel Version Prone To Surface Rust After Marine Use