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Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 vs Spyderco Salt 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 cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% 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 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 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$98.99Cheapest
US$154Most expensive
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)
54 g (1.90 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
65 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
182.88 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
99 mm (3.90 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.4 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
LC200N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Satin
Unknown
Lock type
Back Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Round hole in blade
Clip type
Tip-up (left/right)
Black-coated titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical knife
Saltwater and humid environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor useFishingDiving
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty chopping or survival tasks
Common praise
Lightweight at 54 gramsCompact size with 65mm bladeErgonomic G10 handleReliable lock back mechanismAmbidextrous clip placement
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
No sheath or pouch included
Price is relatively high compared to standard folding knivesLimited blade thickness specs publicly available