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Microtech Stitch Shadow vs Spyderco Autonomy 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Stitch Shadow stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$422Cheapest
US$434Most expensive
Weight
179 g (6.31 oz)Heaviest
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M390
LC200N stainless steel
Handle material
6061 T6 premium aircraft aluminum
Black textured G-10
Finish
Black DLC
Black DLC or satin finish options
Lock type
Button Lock
Button lock with safety
Opening method
Push Button
Automatic push button
Clip type
Right hand, tip-up carry pocket clip
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCollectors
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Not best for
Lightweight EDCBushcraft
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
Common praise
High quality machining and fit and finishStrong, solid lockup with no blade playFast and powerful automatic deploymentDurable M390 blade steel with excellent edge retentionComfortable and ergonomic handle with secure grip
Exceptional corrosion resistance due to LC200N steelSmooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safetyRobust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure gripHigh-quality USA manufacturing
Common complaints
Heavier weight compared to lighter EDC knivesRequires significant button pressure for deploymentNot ideal for those preferring manual or lightweight knives
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users
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