Comparison Console
Spyderco Domino vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious 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 Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Domino stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$97
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 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 non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
Frame-lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper, thumb hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up and tip-down (left/right)
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Detailed cutting tasksGeneral utility
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Extreme edge retention tasksCarving delicate objects
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
Common praise
Stellar fit and finishExcellent flipping actionGood blade steel balance of edge retention and sharpenabilitySolid ergonomicsVersatile pocket clip
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
Common complaints
Handle scale material (carbon fiber veneer) considered unattractive by someHandle could be improved by a full titanium build
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA