Comparison Console
Spyderco Atlantic Salt vs Spyderco Rubicon
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 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for overall 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$125.95
Unknown
Weight
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
CPM S30V
Handle material
FRN
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Satin
Lock type
Lockback
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Marine and saltwater environmentsRescue work and emergency cuttingOutdoor and EDC use
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Not best for
Heavy chopping or prying tasksTasks requiring pointed blade tip
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
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
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
Common complaints
Some versions heavier than comparable knivesLimited tip for piercing tasks due to sheepfoot blade shape
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives