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Spyderco Paramilitary 2 vs Spyderco Stretch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$151.5Cheapest
US$168.75Most expensive
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
Bohler-Uddeholm K390 tool steel
Handle material
FRN
FRN
Finish
Satin
Tumbled
Lock type
Compression Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Wire Clip
4-position steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
EDCHikingCampingHunting
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
Unknown
Common praise
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
Great edge retention with K390 steelLightweight and ergonomic with secure gripGood size for EDC and outdoor use
Common complaints
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty
Some reports of slight blade sloppiness when openingHandle feel not preferred by all users
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