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Spyderco Autonomy 2 vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$434Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
214 mm (8.43 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
125 mm (4.92 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
LC200N stainless steel
M390
Handle material
Black textured G-10
Titanium
Finish
Black DLC or satin finish options
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Button lock with safety
Frame lock
Opening method
Automatic push button
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed blades
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 manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users