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Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt vs Spyderco Chicago
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 49% 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$102Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
51 mm (2.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 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
Satin
Lock type
Ball joint slipjoint (non-locking)
LinerLock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Round Hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible/ambidextrous
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry in regions with restrictive carry lawsTactical usePrecision cutting
Everyday carryCampingHikingTactical use
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 socially friendly sizeDurable CTS BD1N steel blade with good edge retention and corrosion resistanceSecure and comfortable G-10 handle with peel-ply textureReliable LinerLock mechanismReversible deep-pocket wire clip for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Common complaints
Non-locking slipjoint may not suit users desiring locking mechanismLack of sheath or pouch included
Unknown