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Spyderco Autonomy 2 vs Spyderco Civilian
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$434Most expensive
US$287.25Cheapest
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Overall length
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
Closed length
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
LC200N stainless steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Black textured G-10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black DLC or satin finish options
Unknown
Lock type
Button lock with safety
Back Lock
Opening method
Automatic push button
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseMarine Or Outdoor UseUsers Requiring Corrosion Resistant Blade
Personal ProtectionUndercover Law Enforcement Use
Not best for
Users Preferring Lighter Knives For EDC (some Find It Heavy)
General UtilityEveryday Use
Common praise
Exceptional Corrosion Resistance Due To Lc200n SteelSmooth And Reliable Automatic Opening With Button Lock And SafetyRobust And Ergonomic G 10 Handle Providing Secure GripHigh Quality USA Manufacturing
Effective Cutting Performance With Fully Serrated Reverse 's' BladeErgonomic Handle With Textured Black G 10 ScalesHigh Strength Back Lock MechanismTwo Position Clip For Versatile CarryEstablished And Respected Design For Self Defense
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy At 156 Grams, Considered Heavy For Some EDC Users
Not Intended Or Designed For General Utility Or Everyday UseH2 Steel Version Prone To Surface Rust After Marine Use
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