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Spyderco Kopa vs Spyderco Phoenix

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Spyderco Kopa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Kopa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Spyderco Kopa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Spyderco Kopa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Spyderco Kopa stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Spyderco Kopa stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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.

Spyderco Kopa — Blade length: 62 mm (2.44 in)Spyderco Kopa — Overall length: 148 mm (5.83 in)Spyderco Kopa — Closed length: 87 mm (3.43 in)Spyderco Kopa — Weight: 65 g (2.29 oz)Spyderco Kopa — Retail price: US$179.95Spyderco Kopa — Blade thickness: 3 mm (0.12 in)Spyderco Phoenix — Blade length: 76.2 mm (3.00 in)Spyderco Phoenix — Overall length: 184.15 mm (7.25 in)Spyderco Phoenix — Closed length: 116.06 mm (4.57 in)Spyderco Phoenix — Weight: 116.23 g (4.10 oz)Spyderco Phoenix — Retail price: US$310Spyderco Phoenix — Blade thickness: 3 mm (0.12 in)Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthWeightRetail priceBlade thickness
Price & carry
Retail price
US$179.95Cheapest
US$310Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
148 mm (5.83 in)Shortest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Longest
Closed length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Finish
Satin
Satin finish
Lock type
Lockback
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Tip up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGentleman's knifeCollectors
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality VG-10 steel bladeErgonomic stainless steel handleUnique limited edition runSmooth lockback mechanism
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
Common complaints
No pocket clip included
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price