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Spyderco Civilian vs Spyderco Slysz Bowie
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Slysz Bowie stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, 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$287.25Cheapest
US$450Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
198 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
M390
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Unknown
Satin / stonewashed (varies by version)
Lock type
Back Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Wire clip, reversible deep-pocket
Use case profile
Best for
Personal protectionUndercover law enforcement use
Everyday carryMedium-sized folding knife usersUsers desiring a premium titanium framelock folder
Not best for
General utilityEveryday use
Heavy duty cutting choresUsers needing large fixed 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
High quality manufacturingComfortable ergonomicsSmooth deploymentRefined frame lockGood balance and medium sizeExcellent blade steel (M390 or CTS-XHP)Suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Not intended or designed for general utility or everyday useH2 steel version prone to surface rust after marine use
Higher price pointSome design changes less desirable compared to original modelOriginal stonewashed finish replaced by satin in newer versionRough edges at blade opening hole and jimping on new versionLong handle may feel disproportionate for some users