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Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
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 31% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 35% 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$98.99Cheapest
US$151.5Most expensive
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
65 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.4 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Back Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up (left/right)
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical knife
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
Common praise
Lightweight at 54 gramsCompact size with 65mm bladeErgonomic G10 handleReliable lock back mechanismAmbidextrous clip placement
Lightweight and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
Common complaints
No sheath or pouch included
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty