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Spyderco Cat vs Spyderco Rescue 3
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 25% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 47% 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$150Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
95 g (3.35 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Unknown
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Stainless steel four-position (tip-up/down, right/left carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsTravelersOutdoor Enthusiasts
Rescue SituationsCutting Seatbelts And Tough MaterialsEmergency 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
Efficient Cutting Through Tough MaterialsSafe Blunt Tip DesignLightweight And Strong HandleSecure Lockback MechanismAmbidextrous Carry Options
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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