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Spyderco Autonomy 2 vs Spyderco P'Kal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$389Cheapest
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
214 mm (8.43 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
125 mm (4.92 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
LC200N stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Black textured G-10
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Black DLC or satin finish options
Unknown
Lock type
Button lock with safety
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Automatic push button
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
Not best for
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
Unknown
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
High-quality materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved