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Spyderco Ayoob vs Spyderco Paysan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Paysan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 207% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$300Cheapest
US$920Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
220 mm (8.66 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM Cru-Wear
CPM S90V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Back Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Four-position reversible metal pocket clip
Tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAccurate thrusting and cutting
Everyday carryGentleman's knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Unique blade-to-handle angle for greater accuracy and force transfer in thrustingHigh-quality CPM Cru-Wear steel with excellent edge holding and toughnessMultiple carry options with four-position reversible pocket clipSturdy back lock mechanism and skeletonized liners for strength
Smooth opening action with ball bearing washersPremium CPM S90V blade steelDurable titanium handle with Reeve Integral LockCompact and ergonomic designHigh-quality construction and finish
Common complaints
Discontinued model, may be hard to findPre-owned units may vary in condition
Right-hand only pocket clip orientation