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Spyderco Centofante 3 vs Spyderco Stretch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$132Cheapest
US$168.75Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
80 mm (3.15 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Bohler-Uddeholm K390 tool steel
Handle material
FRN
FRN
Finish
Satin
Tumbled
Lock type
Back Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Adjustable, right side tip-up or tip-down carry
4-position steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHuntingTactical useCampingSurvivalHiking
EDCHikingCampingHunting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Elegant design with practical usabilityHigh-quality VG-10 steel blade with excellent sharpness and edge retentionLightweight and comfortable FRN handleSturdy back lock mechanismAdjustable clip allowing tip-up or tip-down carry
Great edge retention with K390 steelLightweight and ergonomic with secure gripGood size for EDC and outdoor use
Common complaints
Unknown
Some reports of slight blade sloppiness when openingHandle feel not preferred by all users