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Spyderco Amalgam vs Spyderco Canis
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Canis stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Canis stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$330Cheapest
US$357Most expensive
Weight
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Longest
206 mm (8.11 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
Carbon Fiber and G-10 laminate
Finish
Full-flat grind
Satin
Lock type
Compression Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Spyderco Round Hole
Clip type
Four-position pocket clip
Four-position stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical use
Personal protectionClose combatEveryday carry where legal
Not best for
Unknown
General utility tasksCampfire choresFeather sticking
Common praise
Smooth opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position clip
Excellent ergonomics for secure combative gripHigh-quality CPM S30V blade with superior edge retentionStrong, reinforced tip for piercing strengthFour-position versatile clipLightweight and well-balanced
Common complaints
Unknown
Specialized blade shape limits general cutting utilityThicker handle profile makes it bulky for pocket carryNot suitable for mundane utility tasks