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Spyderco Atlantic Salt vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt 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$125.95Cheapest
US$151.5Most expensive
Weight
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
CTS BD1N
Handle material
FRN
FRN
Finish
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Satin
Lock type
Lockback
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Marine and saltwater environmentsRescue work and emergency cuttingOutdoor and EDC use
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Heavy chopping or prying tasksTasks requiring pointed blade tip
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
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
Lightweight and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
Common complaints
Some versions heavier than comparable knivesLimited tip for piercing tasks due to sheepfoot blade shape
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty