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Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 vs Spyderco Shaman
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Shaman stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$296Most expensive
US$240Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)
91 mm (3.58 in)
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-M4 tool steel
CTS BD1N or CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
FRN or G-10
Finish
Satin
DLC coating or Plain finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Four-position Reversible Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCHeavy-duty slicingTough cutting tasks
Everyday carryCampingOutdoor fieldworkTactical use
Not best for
Environments requiring low-maintenance stainless steel blades
Heavy-duty prying
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionVery sharp out of the boxRobust construction and feelSmooth action with phosphor bronze washersAmbidextrous carry options
Lightweight yet strong designVersatile carry options with four-position clipSuperior edge retention especially with MagnaCut steelGood grip texture on handle materialsReliable and safe Compression Lock mechanism
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
Some models heavier than othersNot suitable for prying tasksLimited blade length for some heavy users