Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
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.
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
Lockback
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Marine And Saltwater Environments▣Rescue Work And Emergency Cutting▣Outdoor And EDC Use
▣Daily Carry▣Outdoor Use▣Budget Tactical Use
Not best for
!Heavy Chopping Or Prying Tasks!Tasks Requiring Pointed Blade Tip
!Heavy Duty Construction Work!Long Term Intensive Use
Common praise
✓Highly Corrosion Resistant Blade Steel For Saltwater Use✓Ergonomic FRN Handle With Volcano Grip Texture✓Ambidextrous Reversible Pocket Clip✓Effective Cutting Performance With Hollow Ground Serrated Or Plain Edge Blades
✓Incredible Value For Money✓Real G 10 Handles, Not Cheap Plastic✓Ambidextrous 4 Way Pocket Clip✓Full Flat Grind Provides Excellent Slicing✓Smooth Action With Bronze Washers✓Solid Lockup And Good Ergonomics
Common complaints
⚠Some Versions Heavier Than Comparable Knives⚠Limited Tip For Piercing Tasks Due To Sheepfoot Blade Shape
⚠8cr13mov Steel Requires More Frequent Sharpening⚠Liner Lock Is Less Advanced Than Compression Lock⚠Not A Deep Carry Pocket Clip; Knife Shows In Pocket⚠Made In China, Not USA