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Spyderco Dodo vs Spyderco Phoenix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 46% 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$195Cheapest
US$310Most expensive
Weight
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Longest
Closed length
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Natural G-10
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Finish
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Satin finish
Lock type
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Tip up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
Common complaints
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price