Comparison Console
Spyderco Domino vs Spyderco Efficient
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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
Unknown
US$65
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
195 mm (7.68 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS-XHP
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon fiber, titanium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin or Black oxide coated blade
Lock type
Frame-lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper, thumb hole
Spyderco Trademark Round Hole for one-handed opening
Clip type
Tip-up and tip-down (left/right)
Reversible hourglass clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Detailed cutting tasksGeneral utility
Everyday carryTactical useValue-oriented users
Not best for
Extreme edge retention tasksCarving delicate objects
Unknown
Common praise
Stellar fit and finishExcellent flipping actionGood blade steel balance of edge retention and sharpenabilitySolid ergonomicsVersatile pocket clip
Good value for the priceSolid build quality for a budget bladeComfortable ergonomic handleEffective and secure liner lock mechanismReversible clip for versatile carry options
Common complaints
Handle scale material (carbon fiber veneer) considered unattractive by someHandle could be improved by a full titanium build
Blade steel is lower-end (8Cr13MoV) compared to high-end knives