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Spyderco Drunken vs Spyderco P'Kal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Drunken stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Drunken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Drunken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Drunken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$770Most expensive
US$389Cheapest
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
204 mm (8.03 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V stainless steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Titanium and carbon fiber
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Tumbled finish
Unknown
Lock type
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.) frame lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Trademark Round Hole for ambidextrous, one-handed opening
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Clip type
Right-hand only, tip-up pocket clip
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCollector's knifeArtistic/Custom knife
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality CPM S90V steelErgonomic handle with artistic designSecure frame lock with durable interfaceAmbidextrous one-handed opening via thumb hole
High-quality materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Common complaints
Unknown
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved