Comparison Console
Spyderco Domino vs Spyderco Paysan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Domino stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Domino stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the longest option for overall 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
Unknown
US$920
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS-XHP
CPM S90V
Handle material
Carbon fiber, titanium
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame-lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Flipper, thumb hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up and tip-down (left/right)
Tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Detailed cutting tasksGeneral utility
Everyday carryGentleman's knife
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
Smooth opening action with ball bearing washersPremium CPM S90V blade steelDurable titanium handle with Reeve Integral LockCompact and ergonomic designHigh-quality construction and finish
Common complaints
Handle scale material (carbon fiber veneer) considered unattractive by someHandle could be improved by a full titanium build
Right-hand only pocket clip orientation