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Spyderco Bug vs Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Spyderco Bug stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Bug stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Spyderco Bug stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Spyderco Bug stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 391% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Spyderco Bug stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 141% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Spyderco Bug stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 103% 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.

Spyderco Bug — Blade length: 32 mm (1.26 in)Spyderco Bug — Overall length: 74 mm (2.91 in)Spyderco Bug — Closed length: 41 mm (1.61 in)Spyderco Bug — Blade thickness: 1.8 mm (0.07 in)Spyderco Bug — Weight: 11 g (0.39 oz)Spyderco Bug — Retail price: US$33Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 — Blade length: 65 mm (2.56 in)Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 — Overall length: 172 mm (6.77 in)Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 — Closed length: 99 mm (3.90 in)Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 — Blade thickness: 2.4 mm (0.09 in)Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 — Weight: 54 g (1.90 oz)Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 — Retail price: US$98.99Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$33Cheapest
US$98.99Most expensive
Weight
11 g (0.39 oz)Lightest
54 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
32 mm (1.26 in)Shortest
65 mm (2.56 in)Longest
Overall length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
172 mm (6.77 in)Longest
Closed length
41 mm (1.61 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Blade thickness
1.8 mm (0.07 in)Thinnest
2.4 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
12C27 stainless steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Slipjoint
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-up (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Keychain▣Light Cutting Tasks
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Knife
Not best for
!Heavy Duty Use
Unknown
Common praise
✓Very Lightweight And Compact✓Easy To Open Due To Thumb Hole✓Sharp Blade With Good Edge Retention✓Attractive Finish With Possible Engraving
✓Lightweight At 54 Grams✓Compact Size With 65mm Blade✓Ergonomic G10 Handle✓Reliable Lock Back Mechanism✓Ambidextrous Clip Placement
Common complaints
⚠Not Suitable For Heavy Duty Cutting⚠Slipjoint Lock Less Secure Than Locking Knives
⚠No Sheath Or Pouch Included

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