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Spyderco Cat vs Spyderco Squeak
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Squeak stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Squeak stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak 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 Squeak 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$99Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
46 g (1.62 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
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
Closed length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
Bohler-Uddeholm N690Co
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Unknown
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Unknown
One-hand thumb hole
Clip type
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Reversible tip-up wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Legally restricted carry where locking folders are prohibitedEveryday carry
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty tasks requiring locking blades
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 lightweightComfortable ergonomic handle with textured jimpingEasy to carry with reversible deep pocket clip
Common complaints
Unknown
No locking mechanism may not suit all usersBlade length is short for some cutting tasks