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Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 vs Spyderco Phoenix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$296Cheapest
US$310Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-M4 tool steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Finish
Satin
Satin finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Tip up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeavy-duty slicingTough cutting tasks
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
Not best for
Environments requiring low-maintenance stainless steel blades
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionVery sharp out of the boxRobust construction and feelSmooth action with phosphor bronze washersAmbidextrous carry options
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
Common complaints
Requires diligent maintenance to avoid corrosionHandle ergonomics can feel blocky and less refinedHeavier and thicker compared to some other EDC foldersNot a discreet carry due to clip style and size
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price