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Spyderco Bodacious vs Spyderco Caribbean
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caribbean stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caribbean stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Bodacious stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caribbean stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$315
Unknown
Weight
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.5 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.6 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
LC200N
Handle material
Blue G-10 over skeletonized stainless steel liners
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin finish (blade)
Satin
Lock type
Compression Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Round Hole
Thumb hole (Spyderhole)
Clip type
Reversible broad-based pocket clip for tip-up carry
Bead-blasted titanium clip, tip-up, non-deep carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHuntingTacticalCampingSurvivalHiking
EDCWet conditions useUtility tasksFood preparation
Not best for
Unknown
Deep-carry clip preference
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM SPY27 blade steelRobust and reliable Compression Lock mechanismComfortable and secure blue G-10 handleFull-flat grind enables smooth slicingReversible broad-based pocket clip allows ambidextrous tip-up carry
Rust-free LC200N blade for worry-free use in wet conditionsLarger blade than Para Military 2 without significant weight increaseSmooth deployment and fidget-friendly designUnique G10 handle provides excellent gripCompression lock for safer closingVersatile for various tasks, from utility to food prep
Common complaints
Compression Lock can be stiff initially requiring a break-in periodHigher price point
Non-rustproof hardware and liners can corrodeSoft screws may strip easily during adjustmentsNo deep-carry clip, with about 3/4 inch protruding from pocketUnique aesthetics may not appeal to everyoneThinner edge requires more frequent maintenanceHigher price point compared to some other Spyderco models
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