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Spyderco Matriarch 2 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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% 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 Matriarch 2 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$182Cheapest
US$270Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 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
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 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
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
FRN
Carbon Fiber, G-10
Finish
Black TiCN-coated blade (in Emerson Wave model)
Satin
Lock type
Back Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Spyderco Round Hole and Emerson Opener wave feature
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Clip type
Four-position clip
Wire pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPersonal protectionHuntingCampingTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)
Not best for
Heavy-duty fixed blade tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Exceptional cutting performance with serrated VG-10 bladeFast and confident deployment with Emerson OpenerLightweight yet strong FRN handle with good gripVersatile carry options with four-position clipDurable build suitable for tactical and outdoor use
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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