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Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt vs Spyderco Cat
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 18% 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$159.95Most expensive
US$108Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)
71 g (2.50 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin finish
Unknown
Lock type
Ball joint slipjoint (non-locking)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible/ambidextrous
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry in regions with restrictive carry lawsTactical usePrecision cutting
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Not best for
Heavy-duty chopping tasksFixed blade knife uses
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality CPM-S30V steel bladeInnovative ball joint slipjoint lock system with half-stopLightweight carbon fiber handleLegal carry blade length under 3 inchesErgonomic finger choil enhances safety and grip
Compact and legally compliant sizeSmooth slicing capability due to full-flat-ground bladeComfortable, ergonomic G-10 handleEnhanced safety with finger choilReversible wire clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Non-locking slipjoint may not suit users desiring locking mechanismLack of sheath or pouch included
Unknown