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Spyderco Cat vs Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% 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$143.25Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
CTS BD1N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRCP
Finish
Unknown
Satin or Diamond-Like Carbon
Lock type
Liner Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Round Hole
Clip type
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous operationOne-handed openingLightweight folding knives
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
Excellent ambidextrous design with reversible clip and round hole openingLightweight and ergonomic handle design with secure gripStrong and smooth Ball Bearing Lock mechanismHigh-quality CTS BD1N blade steel with good cutting performance
Common complaints
Unknown
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