Spyderco Pingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Lightest
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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.
Birdseye Maple or FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Back Lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Thumb hole (Round Hole)
Two-handed opening
Clip type
Reversible deep pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Tip-up, reversible, left/right
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry (EDC)▣Gentleman's knife▣Lightweight slicing▣Office use
▣Everyday carry (EDC)
Not best for
!Heavy duty work!Hard use cutting tasks
Unknown
Common praise
✓Lightweight and slim design✓Excellent ergonomics with good grip texture and finger choil✓High quality CTS XHP steel blade with great edge retention and corrosion resistance✓Solid back lock mechanism with satisfying lock up✓Ambidextrous one-handed opening via large round hole✓Reversible deep pocket clip for tip-up carry
✓Lightweight and compact✓Durable FRN handle✓Good blade steel✓Suitable for legal carry in restrictive regions
Common complaints
⚠Lock bar may be stiff to disengage on some models