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Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt vs Spyderco Urban
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Urban stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Urban stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Urban stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bob Terzuola SlipIt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$105Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
154 mm (6.06 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Bohler M398 / N690Co (sources differ)
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
FRN
Finish
Satin finish
Satin
Lock type
Ball joint slipjoint (non-locking)
Slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible/ambidextrous
Wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry in regions with restrictive carry lawsTactical usePrecision cutting
Everyday carry in legal restrictive areasLightweight EDC useFine cutting tasks
Not best for
Heavy-duty chopping tasksFixed blade knife uses
Heavy-duty cutting requiring blade lockHard work that risks blade closureCutting very tough materials
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 compact designExcellent blade steel with good edge retentionComfortable and secure grip with finger choilDiscreet and socially-friendly non-locking slipjoint mechanismPositive and distinct opening and closing clicks
Common complaints
Non-locking slipjoint may not suit users desiring locking mechanismLack of sheath or pouch included
Not suitable for hard or heavy-duty cutting tasks due to slipjoint designBlade steel may require care to prevent rust (especially K390 variant)Limited blade length may restrict some uses