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Spyderco Chicago vs Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight 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$102Cheapest
US$146.25Most expensive
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
68 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
51 mm (2.01 in)Shortest
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
Overall length
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
177 mm (6.97 in)Longest
Closed length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
CPM SPY27
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
LinerLock
Back Lock
Opening method
Round Hole
Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingTactical use
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
Common praise
Compact and socially friendly sizeDurable CTS BD1N steel blade with good edge retention and corrosion resistanceSecure and comfortable G-10 handle with peel-ply textureReliable LinerLock mechanismReversible deep-pocket wire clip for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Lightweight yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners