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Spyderco Amalgam vs Spyderco Kapara
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$370Most expensive
Weight
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 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
Finish
Full-flat grind
Satin
Lock type
Compression Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Four-position pocket clip
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip, tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical use
Everyday carryPrecision slicingDiscreet carry
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Smooth opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position clip
Exceptional edge geometry and retentionComfortable and secure gripStrong, safe locking mechanismLightweight and easy to carryAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
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