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Spyderco Civilian vs Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian 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$287.25Cheapest
US$296Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM-M4 tool steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Finish
Unknown
Satin
Lock type
Back Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Personal protectionUndercover law enforcement use
EDCHeavy-duty slicingTough cutting tasks
Not best for
General utilityEveryday use
Environments requiring low-maintenance stainless steel blades
Common praise
Effective cutting performance with fully serrated reverse 'S' bladeErgonomic handle with textured black G-10 scalesHigh-strength back lock mechanismTwo-position clip for versatile carryEstablished and respected design for self-defense
Excellent edge retentionVery sharp out of the boxRobust construction and feelSmooth action with phosphor bronze washersAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Not intended or designed for general utility or everyday useH2 steel version prone to surface rust after marine use
Requires diligent maintenance to avoid corrosionHandle ergonomics can feel blocky and less refinedHeavier and thicker compared to some other EDC foldersNot a discreet carry due to clip style and size