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Spyderco Ayoob vs Spyderco Phoenix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ayoob stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$310Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
220 mm (8.66 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM Cru-Wear
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Finish
Satin
Satin finish
Lock type
Back Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Four-position reversible metal pocket clip
Tip up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useAccurate thrusting and cutting
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding 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
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
Common complaints
Discontinued model, may be hard to findPre-owned units may vary in condition
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price