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Spyderco Dodo vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 68% 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$195Most expensive
US$151.5Cheapest
Weight
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Natural G-10
FRN
Finish
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Satin
Lock type
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
Common praise
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
Lightweight and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
Common complaints
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty