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Spyderco Endura 4 vs Spyderco Matriarch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$143Cheapest
US$182Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)
102 g (3.60 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
217 mm (8.54 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
FRN
FRN
Finish
Satin, Black TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) or Damascus
Black TiCN-coated blade (in Emerson Wave model)
Lock type
Back Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Spyderco Round Hole and Emerson Opener wave feature
Clip type
Spoon-style Clip
Four-position clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvival
Everyday carryPersonal protectionHuntingCampingTactical use
Not best for
Heavy-duty pryingFood prep with the saber-ground bladeDeep-pocket covert carry
Heavy-duty fixed blade tasks
Common praise
Lightweight yet rugged constructionSecure grip with bi-directional texturingEasy ambidextrous one-handed openingStrong and reliable lock backHigh-quality VG-10 blade steel with good edge retention and corrosion resistance
Exceptional cutting performance with serrated VG-10 bladeFast and confident deployment with Emerson OpenerLightweight yet strong FRN handle with good gripVersatile carry options with four-position clipDurable build suitable for tactical and outdoor use
Common complaints
Handle not suitable for hard use despite steel linersSlight blade play may develop after extended use
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