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Spyderco P'Kal vs Spyderco Techno 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Techno 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco P'Kal stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$389Cheapest
US$400Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
65 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
Overall length
187 mm (7.36 in)Longest
152 mm (5.98 in)Shortest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CTS-XHP
Handle material
G-10 laminate over skeletonized stainless steel liners
6AL-4V Titanium
Finish
Unknown
Stonewash
Lock type
Ball Bearing Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Trademark Round Hole and removable Emerson opener
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible steel wire clip, tip-up carry for left or right hand
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf defense
Everyday CarryHeavy-Duty Folding Knife Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality materials and constructionInnovative and ergonomic handle design for tactical useStrong and reliable locking mechanismAmbidextrous clip and opening featuresMade in USA quality
Excellent build quality and edge retentionVersatile and compact designStrong and reliable frame lockAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Minimal handle jimping and traction affecting gripPivot screw may loosen without loctitePocket clip placement could be improved
Unknown