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Spyderco Atlantic Salt vs Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$125.95Cheapest
US$143.25Most expensive
Weight
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
CTS BD1N
Handle material
FRN
FRCP
Finish
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Satin or Diamond-Like Carbon
Lock type
Lockback
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Marine And Saltwater EnvironmentsRescue Work And Emergency CuttingOutdoor And EDC Use
Everyday CarryTactical UseAmbidextrous OperationOne Handed OpeningLightweight Folding Knives
Not best for
Heavy Chopping Or Prying TasksTasks Requiring Pointed Blade Tip
Unknown
Common praise
Highly Corrosion Resistant Blade Steel For Saltwater UseErgonomic FRN Handle With Volcano Grip TextureAmbidextrous Reversible Pocket ClipEffective Cutting Performance With Hollow Ground Serrated Or Plain Edge Blades
Excellent Ambidextrous Design With Reversible Clip And Round Hole OpeningLightweight And Ergonomic Handle Design With Secure GripStrong And Smooth Ball Bearing Lock MechanismHigh Quality Cts Bd1n Blade Steel With Good Cutting Performance
Common complaints
Some Versions Heavier Than Comparable KnivesLimited Tip For Piercing Tasks Due To Sheepfoot Blade Shape
Unknown
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