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Spyderco Endura 4 vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$151.5Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
211 mm (8.31 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
FRN
FRN
Finish
Satin, Black TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) or Damascus
Satin
Lock type
Back Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Spoon-style Clip
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvival
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Heavy-duty pryingFood prep with the saber-ground bladeDeep-pocket covert carry
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
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
Lightweight and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
Common complaints
Handle not suitable for hard use despite steel linersSlight blade play may develop after extended use
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty