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Spyderco Chicago vs Spyderco Squeak
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Squeak stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Squeak stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 20% 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$102Most expensive
US$99Cheapest
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
46 g (1.62 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
51 mm (2.01 in)
51 mm (2.01 in)
Overall length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
Closed length
79 mm (3.11 in)
79 mm (3.11 in)
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
Bohler-Uddeholm N690Co
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
LinerLock
Slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Round Hole
One-hand thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Reversible tip-up wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCampingHikingTactical Use
Legally Restricted Carry Where Locking Folders Are ProhibitedEveryday Carry
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duty Tasks Requiring Locking Blades
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
Compact And LightweightComfortable Ergonomic Handle With Textured JimpingEasy To Carry With Reversible Deep Pocket Clip
Common complaints
Unknown
No Locking Mechanism May Not Suit All UsersBlade Length Is Short For Some Cutting Tasks
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