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Spyderco Kapara vs Spyderco Phoenix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% 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 Kapara 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$370Most expensive
US$310Cheapest
Weight
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Finish
Satin
Satin finish
Lock type
Compression Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip, tip-up, ambidextrous
Tip up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryPrecision SlicingDiscreet Carry
EDCCollectorsUsers Seeking High Tech Materials And DesignUsers Wanting A Lightweight, Sleek Folding Knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional Edge Geometry And RetentionComfortable And Secure GripStrong, Safe Locking MechanismLightweight And Easy To CarryAmbidextrous Tip Up Pocket Clip For Versatile Carry
High Quality Vg 10 Blade SteelSmooth Ball Bearing LockPremium Titanium And Micarta Handle MaterialsLightweight And Ergonomic DesignAmbidextrous Thumb Hole For Easy Opening
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued, Availability LimitedPremium Price
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