Comparison Console
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt vs Spyderco Ikuchi
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$159.95Cheapest
US$256Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
82.8 mm (3.26 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
193.4 mm (7.61 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
110.5 mm (4.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber / G-10 laminate with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Satin finish
Satin finish blade
Lock type
Ball joint slipjoint (non-locking)
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible/ambidextrous
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry in regions with restrictive carry lawsTactical usePrecision cutting
Everyday CarryPrecision detail work
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
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth, easy opening via flipperSecure Compression LockReversible wire clip for left or right tip-up carrySharp and precise blade suitable for detail work
Common complaints
Non-locking slipjoint may not suit users desiring locking mechanismLack of sheath or pouch included
Unknown