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Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt vs Spyderco Rescue 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$150Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
95 g (3.35 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
FRN
Finish
Satin finish
Satin
Lock type
Ball joint slipjoint (non-locking)
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible/ambidextrous
Stainless steel four-position (tip-up/down, right/left carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry in regions with restrictive carry lawsTactical usePrecision cutting
Rescue situationsCutting seatbelts and tough materialsEmergency 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
Efficient cutting through tough materialsSafe blunt-tip designLightweight and strong handleSecure lockback mechanismAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Non-locking slipjoint may not suit users desiring locking mechanismLack of sheath or pouch included
Unknown
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