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Spyderco Amalgam vs Spyderco YoJumbo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Amalgam stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco YoJumbo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$330Most expensive
US$298Cheapest
Weight
122.08 g (4.31 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
226.06 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
129.54 mm (5.10 in)Shortest
136 mm (5.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V (standard variants), CPM SPY27 (variant)
Handle material
Carbon fiber/G-10 laminate with nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Full-flat grind
Satin or DLC coating
Lock type
Compression Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Index-finger flipper opener and Trademark Round Hole
Fully accessible Trademark Round Hole (ambidextrous, one-handed)
Clip type
Four-position pocket clip
Four-position pocket clip, configurable for tip-up or tip-down carry, either side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingCampingHikingSurvivalTactical use
Everyday carryPersonal defensePrecise cutting tasksUsers with larger hands
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring fixed bladesUsers preferring non-folding knives
Common praise
Smooth opening action with ball-bearing washersStrong and reliable Compression LockLightweight yet durable handle constructionAmbidextrous carry options with four-position clip
Ergonomic design for larger handsSharp and precise Wharncliffe bladeLightweight due to skeletonized linersStrong and reliable Compression LockVersatile clip positioningHigh-quality blade steels with good edge retention
Common complaints
Unknown
Premium price pointHeavy for some users (150 g)