Comparison Console
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 vs Spyderco Nirvana
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 152% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 46% 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$98.99Most expensive
US$88Cheapest
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
136.1 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
65 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.4 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM S90V stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Satin / Stonewashed
Lock type
Back Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up (left/right)
Removable steel pocket clip, tip-down, right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical knife
Everyday carryCollectorsKnife enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight at 54 gramsCompact size with 65mm bladeErgonomic G10 handleReliable lock back mechanismAmbidextrous clip placement
Beautifully madeSmooth actionGood lockupExcellent materialsErgonomic and durable handle design
Common complaints
No sheath or pouch included
Lock stick when new, easily fixed