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Spyderco Ikuchi 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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$256Most expensive
US$154Cheapest
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.8 mm (3.26 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
193.4 mm (7.61 in)Longest
182.88 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
Closed length
110.5 mm (4.35 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
LC200N
Handle material
Carbon fiber / G-10 laminate with skeletonized stainless steel liners
FRN
Finish
Satin finish blade
Unknown
Lock type
Compression Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Round hole in blade
Clip type
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Black-coated titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryPrecision detail work
Saltwater and humid environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor useFishingDiving
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty chopping or survival tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth, easy opening via flipperSecure Compression LockReversible wire clip for left or right tip-up carrySharp and precise blade suitable for detail work
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
Unknown
Price is relatively high compared to standard folding knivesLimited blade thickness specs publicly available