Comparison Console
Spyderco Endela vs Spyderco Rubicon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Endela stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Endela stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 7% 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$138.25
Unknown
Weight
91 g (3.21 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
119 mm (4.69 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
K390 (MICROCLEAN)
CPM S30V
Handle material
FRN
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Back Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral outdoor useTacticalCamping
Everyday carryLightweight EDCCollector's piece with premium finish
Not best for
Heavy-duty chopping tasks
Heavy-duty utility workTasks requiring larger blade size
Common praise
Excellent edge retention due to K390 steelLightweight and well-balancedStrong and secure back lockErgonomic blue FRN handle with good gripVersatile clip carry options
Beautiful carbon fibre handleGreat flipper actionEase of opening the knife for maintenanceNice blade shapeHigh quality carbon fiber handle finish
Common complaints
Some models use different steels (VG-10, CPM SPY27) which may confuse buyersLimited availability at certain price pointsNot suitable for heavy-duty chopping
Some minor issues noted in reviews but outweighed by positives