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Spyderco Caribbean vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caribbean stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caribbean stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caribbean stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Caribbean stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, 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
Unknown
US$97
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
111 mm (4.37 in)
Blade thickness
3.6 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
LC200N
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
Compression Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb hole (Spyderhole)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Bead-blasted titanium clip, tip-up, non-deep carry
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWet Conditions UseUtility TasksFood Preparation
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Deep Carry Clip Preference
Heavy Duty Construction WorkLong Term Intensive Use
Common praise
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
Incredible Value For MoneyReal G 10 Handles, Not Cheap PlasticAmbidextrous 4 Way Pocket ClipFull Flat Grind Provides Excellent SlicingSmooth Action With Bronze WashersSolid Lockup And Good Ergonomics
Common complaints
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
8cr13mov Steel Requires More Frequent SharpeningLiner Lock Is Less Advanced Than Compression LockNot A Deep Carry Pocket Clip; Knife Shows In PocketMade In China, Not USA
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