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Spyderco Cat vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% 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 Tenacious 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$108Most expensive
US$97Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 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
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Unknown
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
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
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
Common complaints
Unknown
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA