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Spyderco Endela vs Spyderco Salt 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Endela stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Endela stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$138.25Cheapest
US$154Most expensive
Weight
91 g (3.21 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
182.88 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
Closed length
119 mm (4.69 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
K390 (MICROCLEAN)
LC200N
Handle material
FRN
FRN
Finish
Satin
Unknown
Lock type
Back Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Manual
Round hole in blade
Clip type
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Black-coated titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral outdoor useTacticalCamping
Saltwater and humid environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor useFishingDiving
Not best for
Heavy-duty chopping tasks
Heavy-duty chopping or survival tasks
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
Excellent corrosion resistance with LC200N steelComfortable grip with textured fiberglass reinforced nylon handleSecure lock with back lock mechanismLightweight for everyday carryMarine-grade hardware resists rust in harsh environments
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
Price is relatively high compared to standard folding knivesLimited blade thickness specs publicly available