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Spyderco Chicago vs Spyderco Salt 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 41% 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$154Most expensive
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
51 mm (2.01 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
182.88 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
79 mm (3.11 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
LC200N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Satin
Unknown
Lock type
LinerLock
Back Lock
Opening method
Round Hole
Round hole in blade
Clip type
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Black-coated titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingTactical use
Saltwater and humid environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor useFishingDiving
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty chopping or survival tasks
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
Excellent corrosion resistance with LC200N steelComfortable grip with textured fiberglass reinforced nylon handleSecure lock with back lock mechanismLightweight for everyday carryMarine-grade hardware resists rust in harsh environments
Common complaints
Unknown
Price is relatively high compared to standard folding knivesLimited blade thickness specs publicly available