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Spyderco Chinook vs Spyderco Stretch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 104% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$345Most expensive
US$168.75Cheapest
Weight
158.76 g (5.60 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
Bohler-Uddeholm K390 tool steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Satin
Tumbled
Lock type
Lockback
Lockback
Opening method
Ambidextrous one-hand opening via trademark round hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip, right or left tip-up
4-position steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAll-purpose usePersonal defense
EDCHikingCampingHunting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Solid ambidextrous designStrong patented Power Lock mechanismGood ergonomics with secure gripSleek, lean design with a quality blade steel
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