Comparison Console
Spyderco Domino vs Spyderco Rubicon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 10% 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
Unknown
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)
119 g (4.20 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
77 mm (3.03 in)Longest
Overall length
195 mm (7.68 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS-XHP
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon fiber, titanium
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Frame-lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper, thumb hole
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-up and tip-down (left/right)
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Detailed cutting tasksGeneral utility
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Not best for
Extreme edge retention tasksCarving delicate objects
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
Common praise
Stellar fit and finishExcellent flipping actionGood blade steel balance of edge retention and sharpenabilitySolid ergonomicsVersatile pocket clip
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
Common complaints
Handle scale material (carbon fiber veneer) considered unattractive by someHandle could be improved by a full titanium build
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives