Comparison Console
Spyderco Efficient vs Spyderco Rubicon
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 Rubicon 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$65
Unknown
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
77 mm (3.03 in)Longest
Overall length
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
189 mm (7.44 in)Longest
Closed length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin or Black oxide coated blade
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Spyderco Trademark Round Hole for one-handed opening
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible hourglass clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useValue-oriented users
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
Common praise
Good value for the priceSolid build quality for a budget bladeComfortable ergonomic handleEffective and secure liner lock mechanismReversible clip for versatile carry options
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
Common complaints
Blade steel is lower-end (8Cr13MoV) compared to high-end knives
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives