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Spyderco Cat vs Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% 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$146.25Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
Overall length
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
177 mm (6.97 in)Longest
Closed length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
CPM SPY27
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Unknown
Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Round Hole
Clip type
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
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
Lightweight yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners