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Spyderco Atlantic Salt vs Spyderco UK Penknife
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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$135Most expensive
Weight
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
175 mm (6.89 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
FRN
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Satin-finished blade
Lock type
Lockback
SlipIt (non-locking)
Opening method
Thumb Hole
One-handed opening via Spyderco Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Deep-pocket wire clip, reversible for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Marine And Saltwater EnvironmentsRescue Work And Emergency CuttingOutdoor And EDC Use
Everyday CarryEDC
Not best for
Heavy Chopping Or Prying TasksTasks Requiring Pointed Blade Tip
Locking Blade Knife UsersLegal Jurisdictions Prohibiting Locking Blades
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 Edge Retention And Toughness Thanks To CPM Spy27 SteelLightweight And Durable G 10 HandleConvenient Reversible Pocket Clip For Ambidextrous Tip Up CarrySafe, Legal Non Locking Slipjoint Design With Ambidextrous One Handed Opening
Common complaints
Some Versions Heavier Than Comparable KnivesLimited Tip For Piercing Tasks Due To Sheepfoot Blade Shape
Not Suitable For Users Preferring Locking BladesLimited Blade Length (approximately 2.95 Inches) For Heavy Duty Tasks
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