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Spyderco Cat vs Spyderco Centofante 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 28% 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$108Cheapest
US$132Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)
71 g (2.50 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
80 mm (3.15 in)Longest
Overall length
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Unknown
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Adjustable, right side tip-up or tip-down carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
EDCHuntingTactical useCampingSurvivalHiking
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Compact and legally compliant sizeSmooth slicing capability due to full-flat-ground bladeComfortable, ergonomic G-10 handleEnhanced safety with finger choilReversible wire clip for ambidextrous carry
Elegant design with practical usabilityHigh-quality VG-10 steel blade with excellent sharpness and edge retentionLightweight and comfortable FRN handleSturdy back lock mechanismAdjustable clip allowing tip-up or tip-down carry
Common complaints
Unknown
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