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Spyderco Kapara vs Spyderco Sliverax
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kapara stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$270Cheapest
Weight
94 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
93.5 g (3.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
117.9 mm (4.64 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.51 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber, G-10
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Compression Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip, tip-up, ambidextrous
Wire pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision slicingDiscreet carry
Everyday carry (EDC)
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
Slim profile and lightweight designExcellent ergonomics and comfortable handleStrong and easy to operate compression lockVersatile one-handed opening with flipper and thumb holeGood edge retention and cutting leverage
Common complaints
Unknown
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