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Spyderco Paramilitary 2 vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$151.5Most expensive
US$97Cheapest
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
FRN
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
Compression Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Wire Clip
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
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
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
Common complaints
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA