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Spyderco Cat vs Spyderco Chicago
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$108Most expensive
US$102Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
62 mm (2.44 in)Longest
51 mm (2.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Closed length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
CTS BD1N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Unknown
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Unknown
Round Hole
Clip type
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Everyday carryCampingHikingTactical use
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
Compact and socially friendly sizeDurable CTS BD1N steel blade with good edge retention and corrosion resistanceSecure and comfortable G-10 handle with peel-ply textureReliable LinerLock mechanismReversible deep-pocket wire clip for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Common complaints
Unknown
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